Information Society Watch

March 17, 2008, Nate Anderson, Ars Technica

Based on a recent report on the state of the news media, this article says that the making and marketing of news on the Internet is dominated by the same players who control the traditional print media. The report, released by the Project for Excellence in Journalism, suggests that bloggers rarely represent popular opinion, as most bloggers come from elite backgrounds. There is little diversity in the top stories, the report notes, though the readers have become more conscious about the sources of news. These findings contrast the widely held perception that the Internet has brought multiple voices and opinions to the fore, thereby democratising information.

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