CNN is one of the most popular network news on television in modern days. Yahoo news is also one of the most influential news sources on the internet. Yet they are still competing with one another even though they are on different devices. They do have different mediums in which they communicate but nonetheless they make efficient and reliable news.
Most people when they watch cable news they go straight to CNN. It is by far the most reliable and efficient news to find on the television. Not only is the news reliable, the news anchors are reliable as well. One of CNN's popular, most valued anchors is Anderson Cooper. No one expects Anderson Cooper to spread false news. Having a signature news anchor like Anderson Cooper also helps with their views. CNN press room states that the network, "continues to reach the largest cumulative TV audience." Having a signature fan favorite broadcaster helps connect with the viewers. CNN is also as popular as it is because of it being live and the communication with the anchors. The news anchors look right in the camera and makes the viewers feel like they have secure information. They also provide live feeds to whatever is going on in a certain area. For instance, if there is a hurricane occurring, they usually have a broadcaster live in the area of the hurricane. Watching someone talk to you live during a hurricane brings in the viewer and makes them want to watch more. We may not realize these techniques or features CNN is using but it works to bring in the viewers attention, thus increasing their views and profit.
While Yahoo news is not broadcasted on television, it still is a popular website people visit very frequently to view current events. It is a more fast and proficient way to view news during modern times. Yahoo news is viewed more by older generations but is still a top competitor to the other news outlets. Yahoo news produces fast news with a wide range. It broadcasts a wide range of news all the way from across the world to local organizations. When you first enter the website, you see images with headlines across the screen and are usually the most recent of larger news. When scrolling down, you see other breaking news that tend to have a dramatic title to persuade you to click on it. Yahoo news has a balance of reliable sources, yet drama to bring you in. Yahoo news also has a vast variety of categories to view news from. Yahoo news has by far the most diverse news on the internet news world.
These two news outlets are highly different, yet have a huge impact on viewers. To watch CNN you have to watch TV at a certain time of the day, and with Yahoo News you can view it on your phone or laptop anytime you want. These two networks have a push and pull effect with one another, which makes them great competitors since they each have valuable traits.
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