churnalism

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Churnalism' is a term used to describe journalism or news stories that are published quickly and in large volumes, usually without original reporting or critical analysis. They often rely heavily on press releases and other external sources.

Examples in Different Contexts

In ethics in journalism, 'churnalism' is critiqued for compromising journalistic integrity by not sufficiently verifying information. An ethicist might argue, 'The rise of churnalism presents a significant ethical challenge, demanding a recommitment to the principles of diligent reporting.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

Our digital strategy should focus on creating original, engaging content rather than just repurposing what's already out there.

Response:

Yes, let's prioritize creating meaningful, original content over churnalism to truly engage our target audience.

Tech

Scenario:

With every tech launch, there's an onslaught of identical news stories. We need to push for more independent tech reporting.

Response:

I agree. The tech world needs more investigative journalism and less churnalism resulting from product launches.