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Viral to Prime Time: How Internet Culture is Rewriting the Narratives of Mainstream Media

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Viral to Prime Time: How Internet Culture is Rewriting the Narratives of Mainstream Media

The emergence of online mediums has transformed the way stories are produced, distributed and viralized. Internet culture has taken over some of the things that will become news, who will be visible, and the evolution of the public conversation. The algorithms give more weight to engagement whereas the audiences are seeking immediacy and relatability. Consequently, mass media is increasingly changing its tone, rhythm, and emphasis to match with the trends of the Internet. This has changed the top down model of storytelling and made it a two way flow between the institutions and the online communities.
 

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