Journalism, economic uncertainty and political irregularity in the digital and data era / by Jingrong Tong.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Tong, Jingrong, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Digital media.
• Journalism. .

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 pages)

Place of Publication:

Bingley : Emerald Publishing Limited, [2023]

Summary:

Analysing the evolving industry as it turns to the help of digital technologies such as algorithms and cloud computing to reach and engage local and global audiences, Journalism, Economic Uncertainty and Political Irregularity in the Digital and Data Eraexplores the challenges journalism faces in great depth and detail.

Contents:

• Intro
• HalfTitle Page
• Title page
• Copyright page
• Contents
• List of Figures and Tables
• Acknowledgements
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: The News Business in Trouble
• The Collapse of Traditional Funding Models
• The Reasons That Explain the Trouble
• The Importance But the Peril of (Measurable) Attention
• Competing with Multiple Players for Attention
• Striving to Win Over Digital Audiences
• New Funding Strategies
• Chapter 2: Algorithms, Cloud Computing and Journalism
• A Continuity of Digital Transformation of Newsrooms
• Different Scenarios of Using Algorithms for Journalism
• Moving onto the Cloud
• The Adoption of Cloud Computing by News Media
• Potential Issues of Using Cloud Computing for Journalism
• Implications for Journalism
• Chapter 3: Revisiting the Importance of Data Journalism
• The Rise of Data Journalism
• The Importance of Data Journalism
• The Limitations of Data Journalism
• The Promise and Problems of Data Reporting: A Case Study of Data Journalism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Chapter 4: The Tabloidisation of Journalism as Digital Logic
• The Concept of Tabloidisation and Existing Views
• Tabloidisation as Digital Logic
• The Importance of Human Interest
• Tabloidisation But Clear Boundaries
• Tabloidisation in the Tweets of Seven British News Media's Twitter Handles
• Conclusion
• Chapter 5: Tensions Between Journalism and Politicians
• Journalists and Politicians: Friends or Foes?
• The Boom of Leaks
• Leaks and Exposés Seen as a Threat to National Security and Privacy
• Governments and Politicians: Endeavouring to Control News Media
• The Responses of News Media
• Chapter 6: The Rise of Partisan Journalism and the Crisis of Objective Journalism
• The Crisis of Objective Journalism
• Criticism About Objectivity in Journalism.
• Intense Disputes Over Objective Journalism Today
• Social Tensions and Divisions in Today's World.
• Journalism's Responses.
• The Proliferation of Partisan News Media
• The Values and Problems of Partisan Journalism
• Conclusion: The Transformationof Quality Journalism
• Bibliography
• Index.

Notes:

• Description based on print version record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Tong, Jingrong Journalism, Economic Uncertainty and Political Irregularity in the Digital and Data Era

ISBN:

9781800435582