Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing in Journalism

Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing in Journalism explores the impacts of these practices on the media landscape,including shifting journalistic norms,professional identity,and ethical issues. It provides a comprehensive study of these practices through in-depth interviews and examples from around the world.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 106 pages
\n Publication date: 25 March 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Crowdfunding and Crowdsourcing in Journalism delves into the intricate realm of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing in the contemporary media landscape, providing a comprehensive exploration of their profound impacts on the broader media ecosystem. This insightful book examines how these practices disrupt traditional journalism models, reshaping journalistic norms, professional identity, and the ethical considerations that arise when journalists embrace social media and the Internet to seek widespread support. While there is a widespread enthusiasm and hope surrounding these practices, this book takes a critical stance, examining the laborious aspects of crowdsourcing journalism and the evolving dynamics between audiences and journalists, particularly in the context of online spaces. Drawing upon extensive interviews with journalists from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, and Australia, the author crafts a comprehensive study that sheds light on the evolving practices of journalism in an increasingly digital age.

This book serves as a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and journalists alike, with a particular interest in political economy, journalism studies, and labor studies. By examining the complexities and implications of crowdfunding and crowdsourcing, this book contributes to our understanding of the evolving media landscape and the challenges and opportunities it presents for journalists and audiences alike.

\n Weight: 266g\n
Dimension: 142 x 223 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367360689\n \n