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... > social science subjects > communication and media studies > media studies > media forms > journalism > issues and controversies > bandwagon journalism
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > journalism > issues and controversies > bandwagon journalism
... > social science subjects > business and management > types of industry > communication industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > issues and controversies > bandwagon journalism
... > social science subjects > health and social care > health and society > cancer and society > industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > issues and controversies > bandwagon journalism
... > social science subjects > library and information science > information science > publishing > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > issues and controversies > bandwagon journalism

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bandwagon journalism  

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  • Bandwagon journalism is a type of media behavior whereby journalists follow the actions and storylines of other journalists or broad trends in media coverage as a result of journalism habits, mores, and culture. The term often refers to political news coverage, although the topic of the media coverage can vary, and it is often meant as a pejorative. [Source: Encyclopedia of Journalism; Bandwagon Journalism]

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