ENTERTAINMENT VS INFORMATION: THE EVOLVING ROLE OF MEDIA IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Keywords:
media, digital age, information, entertainment, infotainment, social media.Abstract
This article discusses how media has changed in the digital age. It focuses on the shift from traditional information-based media to entertainment-oriented content. The study also explains the concept of infotainment and its impact on audiences. The results show that while entertainment makes media more engaging, it can also reduce the quality of information.
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