One of the most noticeable ways technology has changed mass media is the expectation that news should be immediate. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram have transformed how quickly information is shared, often making audiences aware of events before traditional news organizations can fully verify them. As a result, society now expects real-time updates rather than scheduled broadcasts or next-day reporting. This shift has forced media organizations to prioritize speed, sometimes at the expense of depth, fundamentally changing how journalism operates (Filak, 2021; Clavio, 2023).
From my perspective, this has completely reshaped how I consume news. I rarely wait for a full news segment anymore; instead, I check updates throughout the day, often through social media first. While this creates convenience, it also introduces challenges, especially around misinformation and incomplete reporting. The expectation of immediacy has created a culture where being first is often more important than being thorough, with major implications for credibility and trust in the media.
References
Filak, V. F. (2021). Convergent journalism: An introduction (4th ed.). Taylor & Francis.
Clavio, G. (2023). Dynamic social media content in sport communication research. International Journal of Sport Communication, 16(3), 361–365. https://doi.org/10.1123/ijsc.2023-0126
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