Convergence in journalism is when news and information is provided in more than one format, using effective formats to serve news audience in a very fragmented public, and also combining to create a larger journalistic project.
In 2010 it is now more common for someone to read a newspaper online then to actually buy a copy. Not only is it more accessible, but also it is quick and in many instances you can get more information in just a click. For example on CNN.com, you are provided with video clips, audio clips, and articles to get you updated on the worlds new. This gives the viewers different outlets to view the story. For example, seeing something in action rather then just reading the action can give the reader a more intense experience.
By creating less companies it creates less journalists which means many local and smaller news stories go unnoticed. When that happened the internet was being used to the fullest with news becoming more accessible online, and much more convenient. While convergence does have its negatives that feed into consolidation, they also have positives that counter these very problems as well.
Among these negatives includes the loss of jobs. “In the USA today there are roughly 3,000 people working on the internet making news. Last year alone 16,000 newspaper employees lost their jobs." While the internet does its best to create employment, it is simply not enough. Another negative linked with this is credibility. Now more than ever readers must be weary of of the credibility of stories online, as it could be someone fabricating lies for an entertaining story. Another negative is if there are only a few networks left, after consolidating, then it creates less competition between them. As this revolution continues anyone with the a passion for news can now act up on it enter the world of professional journalism.
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