Infotainment is a blend of information and entertainment, which originated in the 1980s. This term is used to describe a type of media that aims to educate and entertain simultaneously. Infotainment is often characterized by its appealing nature, flashy graphics, and tendency towards sensationalism. It can be found in various forms, such as TV programs, radio shows, and médias sociaux[1] content. However, it has been criticized for its lack of substantial informational value and its focus on trivial, celebrity-oriented content. Despite these criticisms, infotainment has considerable influence on news and society, as it can transform serious issues into entertainment for ratings, thus reaching a wider audience. Notable infotainers, such as Oprah Winfrey and Jon Stewart, have blurred the line between journalism and entertainment. Infotainment is continually evolving, especially with the rise of social media platforms that allow users to generate their own news and commentary.
Infotainment (a portmanteau ou l'information et entertainment), also called soft news as a way to distinguish it from serious journalism or hard news, is a type of médias, usually television or online, that provides a combination of information and entertainment. The term may be used disparagingly to devalue infotainment or soft news subjects in favor of more serious hard news subjects. Infotainment-based sites web et médias sociaux applications gained traction due to their focused publishing of infotainment content, e.g. BuzzFeed.[citation nécessaire]