Everything Everywhere Daily

The Newspaper Wars: Pulitzer vs Hearst

Oct 2, 2024

Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, titans of American media, engage in a riveting discussion about their notorious rivalry. They explore the rise of yellow journalism and how sensationalism transformed public opinion during events like the Spanish-American War. The impacts of their fierce competition led to innovative reporting methods and even street confrontations. They also delve into the Newsboy Strike, highlighting how it galvanized public support and forever changed the dynamics of the newspaper industry. A captivating insight into the world of early journalism!

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William Randolph Hearst

Joseph Pulitzer

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Quick takeaways

Joseph Pulitzer revolutionized American journalism by popularizing sensational headlines and accessible news for a mass audience during the late 19th century.

The fierce rivalry between Pulitzer and Hearst not only influenced public opinion, particularly during the Spanish-American War, but also established the foundations of yellow journalism in modern media.

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The Rise of Joseph Pulitzer

Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian immigrant, significantly influenced American journalism by adopting a populist approach to news. He initially struggled with the English language but achieved success after purchasing the St. Louis Dispatch and merging it with the St. Louis Post. Pulitzer focused on making news accessible to a mass audience through human interest stories, sensational headlines, and political exposés, leading to a remarkable increase in circulation figures. By the time he acquired the New York World in 1883, he had already established himself as a dominant force in journalism, ultimately transforming the World into the largest newspaper in the United States by the mid-1890s.

Intro

2min

The Rise of Yellow Journalism: Pulitzer and Hearst's Newspaper Rivalry

7min

Sensationalism and War: The Impact of Journalism on Public Opinion

2min

The Newsboy Strike: Turning Point in the Newspaper Wars

2min

The Impact of Newspaper Rivalries on American Journalism

2min

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several major Americans were the battleground for a conflict between two great powers.

These powers were not armies or nations; rather, they were newspaper conglomerates headed by two of the most powerful figures in the history of American media.

The competition between them was furious, and it was fought not just on the pages of their newspapers but sometimes on the streets.

Learn more about Joseph Pulitzer, William Randolph Hearst, and the newspaper wars on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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