News Agencies: Anachronism or Lifeblood of the Media System?

The book explores the role of international news agencies in the contemporary media landscape, investigating their adaptation to fake news, social media, and polarised public discourse. It discusses the challenges faced by agencies in terms of editorial strategy and business models and critically examines their role in the debate over fake news and policies on objectivity, impartiality, and verification.

Format: Hardback
Length: 124 pages
Publication date: 21 February 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the evolving landscape of international news agencies and examines their ability to adapt to the challenges posed by fake news, social media, and a growing polarization in public discourse. It explores the significant role of these agencies, including the "big three" (Reuters, The Associated Press, and Agence France-Presse) and the emerging global player, Bloomberg. Additionally, it examines the emergence of alternative providers of international news that challenge the Western-centric perspective of traditional agencies. Through in-depth interviews with senior editors, the book sheds light on the challenges agencies face in their editorial strategy and business models in the context of social media. It critically examines the role of these agencies in the ongoing debate surrounding fake news and policies related to objectivity, impartiality, and verification.

This book offers valuable insights into a sector of the news industry that has largely remained under the radar, appealing to students and scholars in journalism and media studies. It provides a comprehensive examination of the changing dynamics of international news reporting and the strategies employed by news agencies to navigate the complex media landscape of today.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367469054