The Internet's Effect On Traditional Media

by James D. Foster, Ph.D.
It's no doubt that the internet has greatly affected traditional media. One of the effects is that people no longer have to wait for the 1PM or 7PM news for them to know any new occurrences. With the internet, any new information is sent through blogs, Facebook, and twitter in real time. For example, if there is a bomb blast in a given location, you only need to sign in to twitter and Facebook and follow the right people and you will be able follow the story in real time.