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Arthur Brisbane
1864–1936
A powerhouse of American newspapering, he helped shape the loud, fast-moving style of mass-market journalism in the early 20th century. His editorials reached millions, and his career tied him closely to the rise of William Randolph Hearst’s media empire.
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Editorials from the Hearst Newspapers
by Arthur Brisbane
About the author
Born in Buffalo, New York, on December 12, 1864, Arthur Brisbane became one of the best-known newspaper editors and writers in the United States. He was the son of reformer Albert Brisbane, studied in Europe as a young man, and returned to the U.S. before beginning a journalism career that quickly moved him into major New York papers.
Brisbane worked for papers including The Sun and The New York World, but he is most strongly associated with William Randolph Hearst. He became a leading editor and columnist in Hearst’s organization, famous for punchy headlines, vivid storytelling, and editorial writing aimed at a huge popular audience. At the height of his influence, his columns were read by millions across the country.
He was also known beyond the newsroom as a speechwriter, public-relations adviser, and successful real-estate investor. Brisbane died in New York City on December 25, 1936, but he remains an important figure in the history of American journalism and the rise of modern mass media.