Yellow journalism

Definition

Yellow journalism is a type of news reporting that emphasizes sensationalism over facts to increase readership and influence public perception. It often involves exaggerating details, scandal-mongering, or sensational headlines that do not fully reflect the truth of the article.

Related terms

Sensationalism: The use of exciting or shocking stories or language at the expense of accuracy, in order to provoke public interest or excitement.

Media bias: The perceived bias of journalists and news producers within the mass media in the selection of events and stories that are reported and how they are covered.

Propaganda: Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a political cause or point of view