Press-Ganged

Press-Ganged: Journalism's Shaky Start to the Digital Age, Volume 1, examines the turbulent evolution of the news industry over the last two decades. Mike Scialom investigates how the transition from analogue to digital formats fundamentally altered how news is produced, financed, and consumed. Through a series of interlocking essays, this non-fiction work explores the complex shift within the newspaper trade as it attempted to repurpose itself for a modern digital economy.

The text traces the industry's journey from traditional reporting to the modern era of spin and alternative truths. It details the profound consequences of these structural changes, including the rise of fake news and the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity. Amidst this industry revolution, the book also highlights the emergence of the Cambridge Independent. This volume provides a detailed look at the systemic changes that have shaped contemporary journalism.