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media feeding frenzy  

Definition

  • The notion of a media feeding frenzy is a metaphor describing a type of media hype, or sometimes any form of media hype. It is a value-laden term, almost always used to criticize media interest in a particular matter at a particular time as exaggerated or detrimental or illegitimate. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Communication; Media Feeding Frenzy]

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