Another word for news commercialization

Here are some alternative phrases to describe the phenomenon of news commercialization:

  1. Infotainment: A blend of information and entertainment, often prioritizing sensationalism over substance.
  2. Media sensationalism: The practice of using provocative or shocking headlines to attract viewers and increase ratings.
  3. Commercialized journalism: The prioritization of profit over journalistic integrity, often leading to biased or sensationalized reporting.
  4. Tabloidization: The adoption of sensationalist and attention-grabbing tactics by mainstream news outlets, often mimicking the style of tabloid newspapers.
  5. Clickbait journalism: The use of misleading or attention-grabbing headlines to encourage clicks and increase online traffic.
  6. 24-hour news cycle: The constant need for news outlets to produce content to fill airtime, leading to a focus on sensationalism and controversy over in-depth reporting.
  7. Media manipulation: The intentional distortion or manipulation of news to influence public opinion or promote a particular agenda.
  8. Information commodification: The treatment of information as a commodity to be bought and sold, rather than a public good.
  9. Sensationalized reporting: The use of exaggerated or misleading language to attract attention and increase ratings.
  10. Journalistic exploitation: The exploitation of news events for the purpose of increasing ratings or profits, rather than serving the public interest.

These phrases all capture the idea that the pursuit of profit and ratings can lead to a watering down of journalistic standards and a prioritization of sensationalism over substance.