Questions and Answers
What is yellow journalism?
Who was William Randolph Hearst?
A United States newspaper publisher known for the New York Journal and sensational reporting.
Who was Joseph Pulitzer?
He owned the New York World and used yellow journalism in competition with Hearst.
Study Notes
Yellow Journalism Overview
- Defined as journalism that exaggerates, distorts, or exploits news to create sensationalism and draw in readers.
- Often leads to the reporting of misleading or false information for increased sales.
Key Figures in Yellow Journalism
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William Randolph Hearst
- Prominent American newspaper publisher.
- Owned the New York Journal.
- Known for utilizing large, attention-grabbing headlines and sensational reporting styles to attract readers.
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Joseph Pulitzer
- Competed directly with Hearst in the realm of sensational journalism.
- Owned the New York World.
- Implemented yellow journalism techniques to boost newspaper sales and readership.
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