September 22, 2016 •
Digital News, Latest stories, Media Economics •
by José Moreno
Three major reports published this year highlight three separate trends that could mean the end of advertising as we know it: the increasing popularity of communication platforms, the rise of ad blockers, and the propensity of brands to...
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June 29, 2016 •
Digital News, Short stories, Specialist Journalism •
by Helena Hirvinen, Pasi Ikonen and Ville Manninen
Many British local journalists are dangerously ignorant of contemporary counter-surveillance methods and routines, initial findings from a Birmingham City University study suggest. The research into the information security skills of UK...
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June 29, 2016 •
Digital News, Research •
by Caroline Lees
Growth around online video news seems to have been largely driven by technology, publishers and platforms, rather than strong consumer demand, a new report from the Reuters Institute finds – but audiences are increasingly turning to...
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June 21, 2016 •
Business Models, Digital News •
by Philip Di Salvo
Snapchat is the undisputed star of 2016 journalism debate. The platform, launched in 2011 by Stanford University students, has become the new focus of attention for publishers, journalists and the advertising industry. After gaining its...
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June 15, 2016 •
Digital News, Media Economics, Recent •
by Caroline Lees
The 2016 Digital News Report, launched today by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, is the biggest ever and remains the most authoritative study of its kind. It is based on a survey of 50,000 online news consumers across 26...
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June 14, 2016 •
Digital News, Media Economics •
by David Levy
How well are Europe’s Public Service broadcasters (PSBs) facing up to the challenges of digital news? And does the success of PSBs stop users paying for online news on other platforms? These are just some of the many issues tackled in...
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June 2, 2016 •
Digital News, Latest stories •
by Ian Burrell
With job cuts at Vice News, lay-offs at Mashable and a succession of legal actions threatening the very existence of Gawker Media, it has been a tough few weeks for native digital news companies. After a long period of growth, in which...
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May 25, 2016 •
Digital News, Short stories •
by Caroline Lees
Internet connectivity, YouTube and amateur footage from citizen journalists have helped to create a new form of journalism that has enhanced international reporting, especially of the current conflict in Syria, according to Lindsey Hilsum,...
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May 19, 2016 •
Digital News, Ethics and Quality •
by José Moreno
Can an algorithm be an editor? Or can an editor be an algorithm? These questions have become more timely since the launch of Facebook’s Instant Articles last year. Publishers now hand content to Facebook and the platform’s...
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