Interactive Journalism
Date Issued
May 14, 2019
Author(s)
DOI
10.1002/9781118841570.iejs0133
Abstract
This entry analyzes the meaning and impact of interactive journalism on journalistic content,
as well as the main research perspectives and relevant findings. The concept of interactive
journalism highlights the potential for the democratization of journalism by allowing the
audience to play an active role in the process of news making within the realm of
professional journalism. Findings suggest both positive and negative implications of
interactive journalism. The majority of users is not interested in producing content and
mainstream media attempt to control participation, while adopting a market rather a civic
oriented approach to UGC. Yet, recent evidence suggests that digital start-ups, hyperlocal
news media and specific social groups are collaborating in the direction of a more pluralistic
news agenda aiming to elevate public debate and deal with society’s problems.
as well as the main research perspectives and relevant findings. The concept of interactive
journalism highlights the potential for the democratization of journalism by allowing the
audience to play an active role in the process of news making within the realm of
professional journalism. Findings suggest both positive and negative implications of
interactive journalism. The majority of users is not interested in producing content and
mainstream media attempt to control participation, while adopting a market rather a civic
oriented approach to UGC. Yet, recent evidence suggests that digital start-ups, hyperlocal
news media and specific social groups are collaborating in the direction of a more pluralistic
news agenda aiming to elevate public debate and deal with society’s problems.