media-driven politics
noun phraseUK /ˈmiːdiə ˈdrɪvən ˈpɒlɪtɪks/
US /ˈmiːdiə ˈdrɪvən ˈpɑːlɪtɪks/
Politics that are shaped mostly by what TV, radio, and the internet say.
In media-driven politics, a single viral video can change an election overnight.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Political campaigns that rely heavily on advertising and news coverage to reach voters.
The party's media-driven politics focused on TV ads rather than town halls.
3. The way news outlets set the agenda for what politicians talk about.
Media-driven politics meant the debate shifted to the scandal for a whole week.
4. A style of governing where leaders respond to headlines and public mood rather than long-term plans.
Critics said his media-driven politics made policy jump from one headline to the next.