In Search of New Journalism and Business Models in New Media: The Case of Medyascope
Abstract
New media affect news production and consumption practices and lately developed applications offer new opportunities that generate changes in the news ecology. This descriptive study elaborates the online journalism project Medyascope, which was launched by journalist Ruşen Çakır following his first mobile live broadcasting experience on the eve of the general elections of June 7, 2015 through Periscope. Medyascope offers live broadcasting shows via Periscope as well as Facebook and YouTube, hosts guests from abroad via Skype connections and also transmits Periscope broadcasts of various people when it comes to important social events arising spontaneously. However, this new platform suffers from certain limitations such as the insufficient use of interactive means in social media as well as the lack of a sustainable model of income. The aim of this study is to present the structure and functioning of Medyascope, using the data obtained from in-depth interviews with Medyascope team and content analysis of programs presented between August 19 and September 3. Therefore, it is envisaged to understand the economic model adopted by Medyascope and to discuss whether this is sufficient for the sustainability of the project.
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Primary Language
Turkish
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Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
June 30, 2017
Submission Date
September 26, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 1970 Number: 26
Cited By
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https://doi.org/10.54089/ecider.1063503

