Drifting apart? European journalists and their audiences

Metykova, Monika (2008) Drifting apart? European journalists and their audiences. Westminster Papers in Communication and Culture, 5 (2). pp. 42-59. ISSN 1744-6708

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Abstract

How do the current technological changes and socio political developments impact on the relationship between European journalists and their audiences? This article draws on selected findings from a larger research project conducted in eleven European countries. Focusing on European journalists’ understanding of their audiences, the paper suggests that in many European countries digital technologies and increased competition play a significant role in the changing relationship between journalists and their audiences. The literature reviews undertaken in the eleven European countries indicate that the relationship between journalists/media professionals and their audiences has undergone significant changes. While the interviewed journalists are alert to a shift towards journalistic practices and formats which permit certain forms of audience participation, many of them sense an increasing disconnection from the public and severe mistrust by citizens; which crucially impacts on their relationship with audiences.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Previously listed as authored by Monika Smialkowska. Monika Metykova left NU in 2012. 11/5/15 AO
Subjects:	L900 Others in Social studies P300 Media studies P500 Journalism
Department:	Faculties > Arts, Design and Social Sciences > Design
Depositing User:	Ay Okpokam
Date Deposited:	27 Jun 2012 11:29
Last Modified:	12 Oct 2019 19:40
URI:	http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/7893

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