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Local Journalism and its Audience

Lene Heiselberg, David Nicolas Hopmann

Journalism, volume 25, issue 12 (2024), pp. 2543-2563

"The study [conducted in Denmark] distinguishes three audience categories: non-paying, potential-paying, and paying. While all prioritise informative content, paying audiences emphasise symbolic and emotional values, seeking a sense of belonging and personally meaningful content. Non-paying audience ... more

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Lokaljournalismus im Internetzeitalter: Zur Bedeutung lokaler Kommunikation in einer globalen Medienwelt

Norbert Jonscher

München: UVK Verlag (2024), 280 pp.

"Das Internet bietet Printmedien neue Perspektiven. Um auf dem digitalen Markt erfolgreich zu sein, muss sich speziell die lokale Tageszeitung neu erfinden. Norbert Jonscher führt praxisnah in die Besonderheiten des Lokaljournalismus ein. Dabei legt er besonderes Augenmerk auf die Herausforderungen ... more

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Understanding Homeless Media: A Study on Social Media Based Informal Local News in Five Indonesian Cities

Geger Riyanto et al.

Remotivi; Internews (2024), 107 pp.

"Homeless media refers to news outlets that initially distributed information solely through social media, with the majority of them now based on Instagram. Nowadays, as our findings suggest, homeless media outlets have emerged as an important source of local news, referred to for their quick update ... and locally relevant content. Using content analysis of their news, interviews with homeless media founders and personnel, and discussions with media audiences, this study attempts to understand their emergence and dynamics, how they are positioned among other actors in the contemporary Indonesian media landscape, and their prospects and issues. [...] The following are the main findings of this study: • Homeless media outlets are mostly run informally, with only a few employees. Only one from nine we interviewed is registered as a media entity, and that was only after years of operation. There are two homeless media outlets that are only managed by one person. Others are mostly managed by two to five people. They may hire more on occasion if they need to create higher-quality content, such as endorsements. • Four homeless media outlets we interviewed began as something entirely different, such as hobby, community, or paid Instagram promotion pages. They changed course after noticing increased engagement by providing local news, as well as citizens voluntarily sending them newsworthy incidents to be published. • As the majority of homeless media outlets are not legally registered as a media entity, this raises concerns about governance among government officials and journalists. However, our homeless media interlocutors stated that they have implemented an internal code of conduct, particularly in terms of filtering misinformation. • The informality of homeless media outlets provides them with advantageous flexibility, allowing them to respond to audience submissions or circulating internet content while making quick decisions about what content to publish. • The most engaging content on homeless media is related to crime, followed by city facts, eccentric citizen behavior, city romantization, commotion among citizens, and accidents; however, they most frequently post about shopping/service recommendations, government policies, crime, culinary recommendations, and city facts. • Homeless media outlets provide impressively specific and local news to their audiences immediately after it occurs, thanks to audience submissions and the circulating local social media content. They function as an effective local information hub. • Nonetheless, because homeless media outlets rely on social media as a publishing platform and distribution channel, losing their accounts, whether due to a social media ban or hacking, can pose a significant risk to their operations. Our interlocutors have no plans to mitigate the risk. This happened to another account managed by @merapi_uncover personnel, and they were unable to do anything about it. • Many of our audience interlocutors admit to being first exposed to local news through homeless media, and they actively use homeless media outlets to learn about recent events in their community, such as incidents they witnessed or traffic jams. • Homeless media’s most engaging content—city facts and romantization—evokes a sense of connection between the audience and their city. • Although not all, homeless media outlets may become participatory spaces, with citizens using them to draw attention to incidents or public issues, or to respond to other posts. [...]" (Executive summary, pages 3-5) more

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News Crisis: Can Local Public Radio Help Fill the News Gap Created by the Decline of Local Newspapers?

Thomas E. Patterson

Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy (2023), 52 pp.

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Local media in transitional fragile states: The cases of Iraq and Libya

Carola Richter, Anja Wollenberg, Reda Fhelboom

Journal of Alternative and Community Media, volume 7, issue 2 (2023), pp. 137-155

"Local media that cater to their local communities are still rare in Arab countries due to government control and centralization of media production. In some transitional states, however, we observe a mushrooming of new local small media initiatives after regulation modes have changed. Yet, these me ... more

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Media Wealth Building: The Report of the Local News Plans Project

Jonathan Heawood, Sameer Padania

Public Interest News Foundation; NewsNow (2023), 43 pp.

"Between September 2022 and January 2023, the Public Interest News Foundation (PINF) worked with local communities in Bangor, Bristol, Folkestone, Glasgow, Manchester and Newry, to create ‘Local News Plans’ for their areas. We facilitated discussions between local stakeholders, including news pr ... more

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Comunicação Comunitária e Jornalismo de Proximidade: Diálogos e Desafios em Cenários de Crises

Paulo Victor Melo, Pedro Jerónimo (eds.)

Covilhã: Universidade da Beira Interior (2023), 189 pp.

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‘Forced to report’: Affective proximity and the perils of local reporting on Syria

Omar Al-Ghazzi

Journalism, volume 24, issue 2 (2023), pp. 280–294

"Based on interviews with Syrian media practitioners, this article uses the notion of affective proximity to make sense of local media practitioners’ reporting and witnessing of suffering in their country and community. I argue that the life-risking, and sometimes deadly, media practices of local ... more

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Puracé: La palabra ancestral y tejidos de comunicación en la cuna del río Cauca

Esteban Sánchez Molina

Bogotá: Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa (FLIP) (2023), 39 pp.

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Contradições convergentes: Estratégias do radiojornalismo local no interior de Santa Catarina

Luiza Zanotti Moro, Guilherme Carvalho

Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias de la Comunicación, volume 22, issue 44 (2023), pp. 342-352

"Este artigo tem por objetivo identificar de que maneira a tecnologia pode afetar a produção radiojornalística local. Para isso, realizou-se a análise sistemática do programa RBV Notícias da cidade de Videira (SC) durante dez dias do ano de 2021. Como resultados, observou-se que o programa RBV ... more

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Strengthening Citizens’ Participation in Decision-Making Through Interactive Radio Dialogue in Kitui, Machakos and Makueni Counties

Nairobi; Cambridge (UK): Africa’s Voices Foundation (2023), 43 pp.

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O rádio para se ouvir, sentir e ver: Os gêneros no rádio hipermidiático e expandido em Pernambuco

Sheila Borges de Oliveira

Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias de la Comunicación, volume 22, issue 44 (2023), pp. 303-315

"Em um cenário de convergência midiática, o rádio se expande (Kischinhevsky, 2016) ao transbordar o conteúdo das ondas hertezianas para a internet e os meios digitais, passando a formar um novo ecossistema. Neste contexto, o do rádio hipermidiático (Lopez, 2009), a audiência, agora ouvinte-i ... more

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Breite×Tiefe×Nähe: Auf der Suche nach der Erfolgsformel für spendenfinanzierten digitalen Lokaljournalismus im ländlichen Raum

Dörthe Ziemer

Berlin: Netzwerk Recherche (2023), 50 pp.

"[...] in den vergangenen Jahren wurden in Deutschland zwar zahlreiche neue, meist digitale Lokalmedien gegründet, diese haben ihren Sitz und Schwerpunkt jedoch sehr häufig in Städten. Der Report analysiert daher die Situation und Einstellungen abseits der urbanen Zentren. Für welche Art von Lok ... aljournalismus sind die Menschen dort bereit zu zahlen oder zu spenden? Im Mittelpunkt der Betrachtung steht der Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald in Brandenburg. Er ist einerseits gekennzeichnet durch die Nähe zu Berlin, den Flughafen BER in Schönefeld, die benachbarte Gigafactory des Autoherstellers Tesla und zahlreiche Wissenschaftseinrichtungen. Im südlichen Teil ist der Landkreis ländlich geprägt und reicht bis in den Spreewald und die Lausitz. Der Landkreis ist die Heimat der Autorin dieses Reports; hier hat sie 2021 das lokale Online-Magazin Wokreisel gegründet. Für den Report wurden 21 Interviews mit kommunalen Multiplikatoren und Multiplikatorinnen geführt und ausgewertet. Zu Wort kamen dabei z. B. Menschen aus Vereinen, Kultureinrichtungen, Schulen, örtlichen Unternehmen und der Kommunalpolitik, darunter der Landrat des Landkreises Dahme-Spreewald, Stephan Loge (SPD). Außerdem haben 39 Personen aus der Region an einer nicht-repräsentativen Online-Umfrage zu ihrer Sicht auf den Lokaljournalismus teilgenommen. Gespräche mit Gründern digitaler Lokalmedien aus anderen Regionen Deutschlands sowie die Auswertung aktueller Studien und Literatur ergänzten die Recherche. Die Lage des Lokaljournalismus vor Ort wird insgesamt sehr kritisch bewertet. Viele Befragte im Landkreis Dahme-Spreewald bemängeln, dass die Qualität der Berichterstattung gelitten habe, und machen dafür u. a. Redaktionszusammenlegungen und Stellenstreichungen verantwortlich. Auch der Vertrauensverlust der Medien insgesamt spiegelt sich in manchen Äußerungen wider: Einige Befragte unterstellen dem Journalismus wirtschaftliche oder politische Abhängigkeiten. In den vergangenen Jahren wurden im Landkreis einige digitale, nicht-journalistische Informationsangebote entwickelt. Auf Webseiten, in Newslettern oder in Dorf-Apps wird beispielsweise über Auslegungsfristen von Bebauungsplänen oder Beratungsergebnisse aus politischen Gremien informiert, es werden Kartoffeln verkauft oder Baumaterialien getauscht. Diese Foren helfen, Informationen aus der direkten Nachbarschaft zu erhalten. Eine kritische Einordnung des Geschehens ist von ihnen jedoch nicht zu erwarten. Dieser Greenhouse Report destilliert aus den Antworten der Interview-Partner und Umfrage-Teilnehmer eine Faustformel für die Wünsche des Publikums an journalistische Angebote im Lokalen: Breite × Tiefe × Nähe. Damit sind drei Dimensionen umrissen – die Breite der Informationen aus der Nachbarschaft („Themen-Marktplatz“), die tiefgründige Analyse und Recherche (Vierte Gewalt) sowie die räumliche Nähe der Journalisten zu den Menschen vor Ort. Das ist im untersuchten Landkreis, wo zwischen den Gemeinden bis zu 100 Kilometer liegen können, deutlich schwieriger als in der Stadt. Aber können Lokal- und Regionalmedien dieser anspruchsvollen Formel (Breite × Tiefe × Nähe) überhaupt genügen? Die Interviews mit Machern neuer digitaler Lokalmedien in urbanen Räumen zeigen: Sie setzen bewusst auf tiefgründige Schwerpunkt-Themen. Medienprojekte wie RUMS aus Münster oder die Relevanzreporter in Nürnberg fokussieren sich zudem in räumlicher Hinsicht auf das Publikum in der Stadt, Leser im Umland spielen eine untergeordnete Rolle. Es ist daher eine offene Frage, wie die Informationen in ihrer Vielfalt und Breite das Publikum im ländlichen Raum erreichen können, wenn weder die Lokalzeitung noch die neuen digitalen Lokalmedien diesen Wünschen gerecht werden (können). Eine denkbare Lösung sind gemeinwohlorientierte Plattformen, die Informationen aus verschiedenen Quellen bündeln. In Deutschland wird beispielsweise derzeit die lokale Info-App molo.news weiterentwickelt, die Nachrichten von etablierten Lokalmedien ebenso abbildet wie Informationen von Vereinen und Kulturveranstaltungen. In der Schweiz entwickelt Polaris derzeit eine gemeinnützige News-Plattform, die Nachrichten von Nutzer:innen erstellen lässt und u. a. auf Open Data zurückgreifen soll." (https://netzwerkrecherche.org) more

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News deserts in Europe: Assessing risks for local and community media in the 27 EU Member States. Preliminary report - Literature review and methodology

Tijana Blagojev, Danielle Borges, Elda Brogi, Jan Kermer, Matteo Trevisan, Sofia Verza et al.

European University Institute, Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom; Local Media for Democracy Project (2023), 41 pp.

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Cajibio: Voces alternativas y comunitarias de un territorio en disputa

Esteban Sánchez Molina

Bogotá: Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa (FLIP) (2023), 35 pp.

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Rádio de proximidade na era multiplataforma: Presença digital e prática analógica no interior do Brasil

Helder Lima

Revista Latinoamericana de Ciencias de la Comunicación, volume 22, issue 44 (2023), pp. 189-203

"Este artigo avaliou o rádio de proximidade em Mato Grosso do Sul, no interior do Brasil, a partir de sua presença e performance na produção e circulação de conteúdo no ambiente multiplataforma. Além de pesquisa cartográfica, realizada em 91 emissoras FMs comerciais, a investigação envolv ... more

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Independent Media in Pakistan. Final Evaluation Report

Saeed Ullah Khan, Mahe Nau Haider, Tehreem Tussaud, Zara Naveed, Aaftab Ullah et al.

Search for Common Ground; GLOW Consultants (2023), 34 + xiii pp. (annexes)

"The project design, interventions, and targeting in the two provinces of Pakistan aligned with the challenging context, especially in high-risk border districts with Afghanistan. In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where conflict dynamics and security challenges are prevalent, the project is hig ... hly relevant. It offers a platform for youth and women journalists to report on conflict-related issues, enriching public discourse. The evolving media landscape in these regions, marked by increased demand for diverse voices, makes the project's empowerment of underrepresented groups crucial. Focusing on youth and women journalists, the project provides training, resources, and support tailored to their unique needs. It prioritizes inclusivity by considering gender and ethnic diversity, contributing to a pluralistic media landscape. By empowering these journalists to report on conflict and peacebuilding, the project aligns with the region's needs and furthers local perspectives on peace solutions. The project's effectiveness can be assessed in terms of its objectives, capacity-building impact, promotion of conflict-sensitive journalism, and fostering a safer, more inclusive environment for women journalists. This effectiveness was maintained despite a shift in implementation modality and a no-cost extension. Training and mentorship led to improved skills and balanced reporting on conflict-related issues, fulfilling the primary objective of responsible journalism. The project enhanced the capacity of press clubs, journalists, and universities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, fostering openness and collaboration. By incorporating conflict-sensitive journalism into curricula, the project enriched journalism education and training. The project cultivated ethical reporting, sensitivity to local contexts, and diverse perspectives, contributing to understanding and peace. It empowered women journalists to work safely and independently, gaining industry support and increasing their professional capabilities. Intermediate impact assessments highlight the positive influence on the professional lives of women and youth journalists, their prominent roles in the media, and the integration of conflict sensitivity in journalism practices in target regions. The project improved job prospects, self-confidence, and balanced reporting for many participants. It promoted the active participation of youth and women in the media sector, breaking gender and age barriers. Journalists adopted a more responsible approach to conflict-related reporting, showing increased awareness of their impact on tensions. The project fostered a supportive community of practice, encouraged discussion on the media's role in peace-building, and addressed potential risks faced by women journalists. To ensure project sustainability, capacity-building, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement are prioritized. Skills and knowledge are imparted to journalists, press club members, and faculty to continue promoting conflict-sensitive journalism. Mentorship relationships will persist, with experienced journalists guiding emerging talents. Local partners, universities, press clubs, and media houses have embraced the project's initiatives, ensuring their longevity. Universities have incorporated conflict-sensitive journalism into curricula, and press clubs provide enduring platforms for collaboration and professional growth. Government support for ethical journalism and inclusivity indicates a long-term commitment to the project's principles and objectives." (Conclusions, page 32) more

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La violencia de género contra la mujer en la prensa regional: Monitoreo de medios con enfoque de género

Marisol Castañeda (coord.)

Lima: Calandria (2022), 68 pp.

"La problemática de la Violencia contra la Mujer no es un tema de agenda prioritaria en los medios regionales analizados. Durante dos meses (Agosto y Setiembre 2022) 06 diarios regionales solo han publicado un total de 185 noticias sobre este tema, lo que equivale a que en dos meses cada diario ha ... more

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Greening Africa’s News Deserts: The Search for Sustainable Local Media in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Franz Krüger

Johannesburg: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) (2022), 38 pp.

"Among principles that should underpin policy choices are: a focus on systemic impact; particular attention on the areas where information poverty is greatest; platform-neutrality, while preferring platforms used most commonly; ongoing monitoring of developments in and around media at local levels t ... more

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Strings Attached: Sustainability and Dependence in Five Models of Local and Community Media
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Franz Krüger

Journal of Alternative and Community Media, volume 7, issue 2 (2022), pp. 179-197

"Sustainability is a key issue for local and community media in the Global South as well as the Global North, albeit in different ways. After identifying significant gaps in the sustainability literature, the article presents and discusses a taxonomy of ‘models’ – the relationships that arise ... more

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Strings Attached: Sustainability and Dependence in Five Models of Local and Community Media
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