Hyperlocal Journalism and Digital Disruptions: The journalism change agents in Australia and New Zealand...

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Scott Downman Richard Murray

Hyperlocal Journalism and Digital Disruptions

The journalism change agents in Australia and New Zealand

Scott Downman, Richard Murray

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Routledge
03 October 2017

Media studies; Press & journalism

Series: Disruptions

At a time when digital technologies are impacting on the success and sustainability of traditional models of journalism, hyperlocal journalism seeks to restore journalistic integrity, build community, incite change and engage audiences. This book argues for the increased importance of these new forms of localized reporting in the digital age.

Hyperlocal Journalism and Digital Disruptions begins with the fundamental question of what hyperlocal journalism is, then focuses on three case studies which illustrate its potential to thrive when the right balance is struck between audience engagement, investment and respect. Each case study examines a different start-up in Australia and New Zealand. Although the notion of hyperlocal journalism is not new, the ways in which these regionalized stories are now being told has evolved. This book demonstrates the increased necessity for tailored approaches to creating and providing hyperlocal journalism in order to engage targeted audiences, meet their needs for news and reclaim authenticity and credibility for journalism.

This is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, students and practitioners in the areas of Digital Journalism and Media Studies generally.

By: Scott Downman, Richard Murray
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9781138044081
ISBN 10: 1138044083
Series: Disruptions
Pages: 102
Publication Date: 03 October 2017
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Scott Downman is a journalist and lecturer at the University of Queensland. For the past 15 years he has been involved in community development projects in Southeast Asia and Australia that use media and journalism to address complex social issues and that experiment with alternative forms of storytelling Richard Murray is a former journalist. He is now a PhD student and sessional lecturer in journalism at the　University of Queensland.　　

Reviews for Hyperlocal Journalism and Digital Disruptions: The journalism change agents in Australia and New Zealand

'There should be much more academic hype around hyperlocal news given the powerful insights it offers our understanding of journalism's changing role in digital spaces. Downman and Murray produce a refined, detailed account of several case studies to highlight the important role media at the local level can play in bringing people together - from those divided by family and neighbourhood feuds to bridging cultural, social and racial differences.' - Kristy Hess, Senior Lecturer in Communication, Deakin University, Australia