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Out of print journalism and the business of news in the digital age

" Traditional newspapers are under threat. The emergence of citizen journalism, collaborative news websites and freebie news-sheets -- coupled with a catastrophic drop in ad revenue -- has pushed many to the brink. Papers around the world are cutting copy, editions and staff, moving online or closin...

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Main Author: Brock, George, 1951-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London Philadelphia Kogan Page Limited, 2013.
Subjects:
Newspaper publishing > Great Britain > Finance.
Newspaper publishing > United States > Finance.
Newspaper publishing > Economic aspects > Great Britain.
Newspaper publishing > Economic aspects > United States.
Online journalism > Economic aspects > Great Britain.
Online journalism > Economic aspects > United States.
Press > Economic aspects > Great Britain.
Press > Economic aspects > United States.
Digital media > Economic aspects > Great Britain.
Digital media > Economic aspects > United States.
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Summary:" Traditional newspapers are under threat. The emergence of citizen journalism, collaborative news websites and freebie news-sheets -- coupled with a catastrophic drop in ad revenue -- has pushed many to the brink. Papers around the world are cutting copy, editions and staff, moving online or closing down. Out of Print explores how the collision of technology, economics and social forces has thrown news, newspapers and journalism into crisis. Covers key issues such as: the increased competition from expansive radio and 24 hour television news channels; the emergence of free "Metro" papers; the delivery of news services on billboards, podcasts and mobile; the development of online editions, as well as the burgeoning of blogs, citizen journalists and User Generated Content. Incisive and authoritative, Out of Print analyzes the role and influence of newspapers in the digital age and asks whether they can survive and, if so, how"--
Physical Description:ix, 242 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
ISBN:9780749466510 (pbk)
0749466510 (pbk)
Author Notes:George Brock is Professor at City University London, where he heads the prestigious Graduate School of Journalism. During his career as a journalist, he worked for the Observer and The Times, where he was Foreign Editor, Managing Editor and Saturday Editor. He has served as president of the world Editors Forum, and is on the board of the International Press Institute. He is a regular commentator on news and journalism in the UK and global media, and broadcasts frequently. He is an active conference speaker and reviewer?

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