That defining moment; Rise of digital journalism

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As newspapers turns into e-papers, magazines into blogs, facebook takes over columns in daily newspapers, we welcome you to the world of digital journalism. Speed, mass coverage and accessibility are the new mantra of journalism. Digital journalism in today’s world appears to be limitless, containing all news pieces, updates, articles, debates on any public forum. Its accessibility is depicted as one can edit the piece as per the requirement. Less flaws leads to better communication.

Gradually with the decline of print media (due to the same old pattern they have been carrying for decades), digital media has come out with a boom and has taken over the media in the past few decades. Digitalization of various institutions and workplace has also been a crucial factor in its success. Its requirement of minimal investment and production has also worked in its favor. 

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 The modern demands of today’s readers are well catered by the swiftness and new communicative forms of digital media. One of the most unique features of this type of journalism is that it includes every individual’s contribution and hence, is not confined to a specific section of the society. More participation generates more awareness.

To sum it up, we are the e-generation and hence the ‘e’ version of journalism. It’s a great time for journalism right now but better are coming our way soon, yet again, thanks to the digital media.

Aditi 
Columnist