Cable television, introduced in the late 20th century, allowed for specialized channels and 24-hour news coverage, spearheaded by the 1980 debut of CNN, leading to audience fragmentation and enabling viewers to select content tailored to their interests. This fragmentation laid the groundwork for today’s highly personalized digital media environment and helped reshape the economics, politics, and culture of mass communication.
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