Hybrid Media Systems: Challenges and Opportunities for Modern Journalism
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https://doi.org/10.52152/RCR.V12.6Keywords:
Digital Technologies, Global Media Landscapes, Media Consumption, Journalism Evolution, Media EcologyAbstract
This paper examines the implications of hybrid mass media for modern journalism, with a focus on the transformative effects of digital technologies and social media in political communication and public interaction. The study also investigates the concept of media ecology, emphasizing the importance of considering organizational structures and discursive elements alongside technology. It underscores the impact of technologies, such as algorithms used by Google and Facebook, on journalistic practices and content production. The paper introduces the concept of hybrid journalism, which utilizes various platforms and channels for disseminating information, emphasizing the importance of multimedia integration and audience interactivity. It also addresses the challenges of hybrid media, particularly the potential for spreading misinformation and propaganda. Additionally, the paper examines the influence of digital platform corporations in shaping public opinion, discussing the need for regulatory measures to address the risks associated with platform dominance. It proposes a reevaluation of the Media Concentration Law to effectively regulate platform opinion power. Finally, the paper presents a case study of Kazakhstan, highlighting its active embrace of digital technologies in media and open data. It provides a detailed overview of the digital media landscape in Kazakhstan, including social media usage, challenges in media freedom, and internet access infrastructure.
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