There might be other variables at play.. See the movie 'network'.. Also, demographics, probably stats (neilsen something). Has not 'fake' news always been around. What color is it.
Oh, interesting to hear/read definitions.

“yellow journalism”

The word you've entered isn't in the dictionary. Click on a spelling suggestion below or try again using the search bar above. not at merriamwebster

but Definition of gonzo journalism

chiefly US, informal : journalism that treats a subject in a very personal, unusual, and often shocking way