Of course, even though speed is the main reason for papers to publish online, the Internet has a plethora of other advantages that print journalism can’t rival, as well as many features that make the journalism experience more interactive.
Most notably comes websites like Buzzfeed that do less to spread actual news and more to personally entertain contemporary individuals through quizzes and the like.
But can it be said for certain that this is this not a valuable use of influence in the journalism world?
I mean, Buzzfeed, although unconventional, does technically fit under the umbrella of journalism. It keeps up with the times, even though it’s more through relatable lists than by genuinely reporting, which is admittedly a very modern, with-the-times way to go about things.
Its popularity further solidifies its effectiveness as a news site. It employs the use of modern slangs and situation, which is influential to younger readers in their alignment with it and to older readers in their understanding of millennial culture.
Easy access and advertisement are also key in its hold on modern journalism. New outlets like Snapchat stories make it easier for users to take in a snippet of what the site generally has to offer.
Although unusual and new to journalistic practices, new types of sites like Buzzfeed are pivotal in the progression of the art with the times.