The document summarizes the key differences between tabloid and broadsheet newspapers. Tabloid newspapers have a bolder layout with more images and shorter articles aimed at lower social groups. Broadsheet newspapers have a plainer layout with longer, more in-depth articles aimed at higher social groups. Broadsheets focus more on serious international and political news, while tabloids focus more on celebrity gossip and human interest stories.

1. The
difference
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2. Tabloid

3. Broadsheet

4. The differences.
Tabloid Broadsheet
• Tabloids are considered ‘popular press’ Broadsheets are considered ‘serious’ or
‘ ‘quality’ press.
• Tabloids are aimed at lower social groupings Broadsheets are aimed at higher social
(C2,D & E) groupings (A,B,C1).
• Tabloids have a bold layout (there is colour on Plainer layout (usually no colour or limited
the masthead, they use a bold typeface, and it colour on the front page, uses a smaller
easy to read. Usually with large and dramatic typeface, small and subtle images).
images).
• Shorter Articles Longer articles.
• Uses lots of images and pictures None or limited images and pictures
• Less in depth reporting More detailed and lengthy reports
• The headline usually includes a pun or a joke The headlines are more serious and focus
on ‘shocking’ rather than making jokes.
• Focus more on gossip stories to do with Focuses more on international news as
celebrities (‘stories of human interest’) well as politics
• Tabloid newspapers use gimmicks such as bingo games, free travel tickets etc. whereas
broadsheet newspapers may include free magazines or pull-outs but they are usually of an
educational nature.