Resumen:
The mass media, especially print media, suffered the financial crisis and recession between 2008 and 2014, which also brought about significant changes in politics and society. Economic and technological factors contributed to this state of things: the dramatic decrease of advertising investment, massive layoffs in newsrooms, and changes in news consumption habits due to internet and social media. The traditional business model of print media collapsed. Furthermore, citizens' trust in mainstream media declined because they were considered as a member of the establishment and therefore part of the problem, not of the solution. Their financial weakness led them to a greater dependence on economic and political powers and consequently to lose independence in their news and editorial policies. Their mediation role in shaping public opinion is now shared with new actors.
