Penny Press

The Penny Press refers to a type of inexpensive newspaper that emerged in the 1830s, priced at just one cent. These papers made news accessible to a broader audience by reducing costs, often funded through advertising rather than high sales prices. They focused on sensational stories, local news, and entertainment to attract readers. This shift transformed the newspaper industry by emphasizing mass appeal and widespread distribution, helping to establish journalism as a more popular and commercially viable enterprise.