The Economy of Public Interest Journalism

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10.2991/978-94-6463-585-0_5How to use a DOI?

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public interest journalism; political economy; business; online media; revenue

Abstract

Public interest journalism is considered a pillar of democratic societies, yet the landscape for online news media exercising it is fraught with significant challenges. This study aims to examine the economic realities confronting these ventures, drawing insights from global experiences. Adopting an economic perspective of Mosco, Wasko, and Picard, the research maps the financing and economic challenges encountered by public interest journalism. By conducting a narrative review, this paper found that the economic sustainability of public interest journalism faces significant challenges due to the dominance of large media businesses, the prioritization of profit over substance, and the need for innovative funding mechanisms that emphasize journalism’s social value as a public good.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Muninggar Sri Saraswati
AU  - Namira Fathya Murti
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/11
TI  - The Economy of Public Interest Journalism
BT  - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Global Innovation and Trends in Economy 2024 (INCOGITE 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 49
EP  - 60
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-585-0_5
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-585-0_5
ID  - Saraswati2024
ER  -