1 definition by Portdaisy
It is mainstream media infected by tabloid journalism. The infiltration of tabloid journalism into traditional media sources, including the proliferation of sensationalism, triviality and disregard for privacy.
"Facts, Fallacies, and Fears of Tabloidization"
USA Today Magazine; Nov99, Vol. 128 Issue 2654, p67, 2p
"Tabloid Truth: The Michael Jackson Scandal"
Tabloids rely for their content on gossip, barely credible sources, an appeal to emotion, and the use of checkbook journalism. Where the problem occurs is that mainstream media is rapidly turning into medialoid.
USA Today Magazine; Nov99, Vol. 128 Issue 2654, p67, 2p
"Tabloid Truth: The Michael Jackson Scandal"
Tabloids rely for their content on gossip, barely credible sources, an appeal to emotion, and the use of checkbook journalism. Where the problem occurs is that mainstream media is rapidly turning into medialoid.
by Portdaisy December 20, 2009