Is cable news all propaganda?

Isn't cable news dying?

  1. : Traditional cable news networks like CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News have experienced fluctuations in viewership. While there are spikes during major news events (e.g., elections, pandemics), overall, there's a trend of declining regular viewership. This might be due to an aging demographic of cable subscribers and younger audiences moving to digital platforms.
  2. Cord-Cutting: The rise of cord-cutting, where viewers cancel their cable subscriptions in favor of streaming services or internet-based news, has significantly impacted cable TV's audience base. Services like Hulu, YouTube TV, and even direct news from social media platforms offer alternatives that are often cheaper and more tailored to individual preferences.
  3. Digital and Social Media: There's a noticeable shift towards consuming news via digital platforms. Social media sites, news aggregators, and personalized news apps provide instant, on-demand news, often with content tailored to user interests, which traditional cable news can't match in terms of immediacy or customization.
  4. Trust in Media: Trust in cable news has seen ups and downs, with controversies and perceived biases influencing public perception. This has led some viewers to seek out alternative or independent news sources, further diluting the cable news audience.
  5. Advertising Revenue: As viewership declines, so does advertising revenue, which is crucial for cable networks. Advertisers are also moving towards digital platforms where they can target ads more precisely, leading to a decrease in ad dollars for cable news.

@Grok


𝕏 is the media now, I heard.
 
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