Methods Applying Infographics In Online Newspapers
Keywords:
Infographic, Online newspapers, Multimedia journalismAbstract
In the technological era, we are less reading news from printed newspapers rather we choose to receive information from
online newspapers. The main reason is the shift in the type of devices we use to gain information. In significant urban areas, for
example, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, every individual has approximately one cell phone and one PC [14]. Hence, the way that we
interact with news is different from the past. Moreover, with the power of technology and the continuous growth of the Internet system, there are various types of news that strengthen the connection between audiences and online newspapers. One of them is multimedia news such as infographics. This paper will look at how infographics solve certainly connection issues between audiences and online newspapers. Moreover, the paper analyzes the famous types of infographics used in the famous online newspaper in Vietnam and how news creators would use infographics effectively.