The Penny Press

The Penny Press refers to a type of newspaper that emerged in the 1830s, characterized by its low price of just one cent. This made news affordable and accessible to a broad audience, especially working-class readers. The Penny Press relied on advertising revenue instead of expensive subscriptions, and it focused on sensational stories, local news, and human interest topics to attract readership. Its success transformed the newspaper industry by making information more widely available and shaping modern mass journalism.