Tabloidization in the News

I find tabloidization in the news inevitable with the way our world is today. I am not saying that this is either right or wrong, merely an observation. These days people (and myself included) are bombarded all the time with fictional super sensational films, television shows and even advertising. Look simply at a detective/police show from 20 years ago and today. For example, look at the differences in violence and graphic nature between Magnum P.I. and 24! How can we not expect our news media to become more sensational. People almost need the sensational aspect to be attracted to the news. I think there is a big split in my head between ideal and true journalism and then the business of news. News as a business needs to be more sensationalized these days to attract customers.