Harnessing data and digital journalism in Latin America: cultures and contexts

Mathias-Felipe de-Lima-Santos, Lucia Mesquita, Gabriela Gruszynski Sanseverino, Giuliander Carpes, Kamila Fernandes Federal, Ramón Salaverría

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Abstract

The plurality of different journalisms worldwide is not always apparent in the industry. In this chapter, we discuss how the Latin American news ecosystem is evolving and reshaping the relationship between newsrooms and audiences. News media in the region are embracing new tools and capabilities that have been influencing nearly every facet of their business, despite the lack of technological and research resources available in Western democracies. In summary, we describe a fourfold approach commonly observable in the region: (i) the adoption of new norms, routines, and practices characterized by the technological and behavioral disruptions, (ii) the ongoing search for sustainable business models, (iii) the adoption of data storytelling and collaboration in news production, as well audience participation, (iv) the strong dependence and influence of platforms and philanthropic foundations in the region. The chapter concludes by arguing that the future of journalism is interwoven with technology, as we are moving toward “ubiquitous journalism.”
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDifferent global journalisms
Subtitle of host publicationcultures and contexts
EditorsSaba Bebawi, Oxana Onilov
Place of PublicationCham, Switzerland
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages9-33
Number of pages25
ISBN (Electronic)9783031189920
ISBN (Print)9783031189913, 9783031189937, 9783031189944
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 11 Feb 2023
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NamePalgrave Studies in Journalism and the Global South
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
ISSN (Print)2662-480X
ISSN (Electronic)2662-4818

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