Journalism Issue from "Upside-down pyramids"

A question which has arisen in recent times is whether or not the inverted pyramid news writing style is still the most useful, relevant and effective method of news writing in modern times. There are numerous arguments that the inverted pyramid is an expired art and that other styles should be employed to ensure readers read entire articles rather than skim leads. Researchers like Espen Ytreberg have advocated for the narrative approach which rewards a reader at the end of the article with the critical information. Despite the arguments for different news story structures (point of view, radical clarity etc), the inverted pyramid remains the safest and most widely appreciated style in contemporary news writing. Other options are fraught with danger. The inverted pyramid serves as a trusty fallback option.