Managing the online news revolution: the UK experience

News Online ◽  
2011 ◽  
pp. 38-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian McNair
Keyword(s):  
Online News ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals Communities of online news exposure during the UK General Election 2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 10-11 ◽  
pp. 18-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iain S. Weaver ◽  
Hywel Williams ◽  
Iulia Cioroianu ◽  
Lorien Jasney ◽  
Travis Coan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online News ◽  
General Election ◽  
The Uk

scholarly journals ONLINE NEWS PORTALS IN MALAYSIA - A REVISIT OF THE REGULATORY REGIME GOVERNING THE MEDIA IN THE ERA OF MEDIA CONVERGENCE

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 117-142
Author(s):  
Nazli Ismail Nawang ◽  
Abdul Majid Tahir Mohamed Mohamed ◽  
Aminuddin Mustaffa
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
New Media ◽  
Print Media ◽  
Online News ◽  
Regulatory Regime ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Regulatory Frameworks ◽  
The Media ◽  
The Uk

Online news portals such as Malaysiakini, Malaysia Today and many others have been instrumental in providing alternative news and information to the Malaysian public. These portals are currently treated differently from print media as they need not procure a licence or permit before publishing online content. Conversely, print media proprietors are mandated by the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 to hold valid printing licences and publication permits before offering their services. Further, the presence of the no censorship guarantee of the Internet appears to render online news portals and other online publications to be free from legislative control. This is undesirable as there appears to be two different sets of regulatory frameworks for traditional media and new media. Hence, this paper will trace the historical development of online news portals in Malaysia, analyse the existing regulatory regime which govern print media and new media, and examine the potential application of these laws to regulate online news portals. By adopting a qualitative approach, the study employed a combination of doctrinal and comparative analysis. A doctrinal analysis was adapted to explore the current regulatory framework in order to address the legal predicament faced by online news portals. Further, the study applied a comparative analysis method by examining current practices and experience in the United Kingdom (UK). For this reason, the study scrutinised relevant statutory provisions and other secondary sources comprising textbooks, academic journals, seminar papers, and other pertinent materials found in newspapers and/or reputable websites. In conclusion, it is submitted that the same set of laws and regulations should be applied to govern print media and online news portals here, similar to the practice adopted by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) in the UK.

scholarly journals Is it climate change? Coverage by online news sites of the 2019 European summer heatwaves in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 169 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Painter ◽  
Joshua Ettinger ◽  
Marie-Noëlle Doutreix ◽  
Nadine Strauß ◽  
Anke Wonneberger ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Extreme Event ◽  
Online News ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
News Websites ◽  
The Uk

AbstractIn 2019, several countries across Western Europe experienced record-breaking temperatures and heatwaves which, in some cases, reached temperatures of over 40 °C for three to four consecutive days during June and July. Extreme event attribution (EEA) studies show that anthropogenic climate change increased the likelihood of these events by at least three to ten times (with different results for different countries), and increased the temperature by 1.2 to 3.0 °C. The heatwaves resulted in more than 2500 deaths. Based on a content analysis of 267 articles taken from 20 of the most visited online news websites in four of the countries most affected by the heatwaves (France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK), we find strong variations between countries and media outlets in how much attention journalists pay to links between climate change and the heatwaves (the UK media the most, and politically left-leaning titles more than right-leaning ones); many different types of statements depicting the link but in general, the presence of accurate, science-based descriptions; a strong presence of EEA studies in the coverage; and more quotes from climate scientists than politicians and NGOs, with a minimal presence of climate change skeptics. These results contribute to our understanding of media coverage around extreme weather events in different countries and media outlets, and how such events might serve as opportunities for public engagement with climate change.

scholarly journals Power revealed: masking police officers in the public sphere

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pollyanna Ruiz
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Criminal Activity ◽  
Online News ◽  
The Public ◽  
High Profile ◽  
Civil Suit ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Official Sources

Demonstrations which spill over into conflict have always required the police to distinguish between members of the public exercising their right to protest and members of the public engaging in criminal activity, i.e. between ‘good protesters’ and ‘bad protesters’. Journalists who depended heavily upon official sources when constructing news narratives have historically reproduced these distinctions and, as a result, images of violent protesters have frequently been used to delegitimize their claims. However a number of high profile investigations into the policing of protest in the UK mean that police officers are also being subjected to distinctions made by inquiry panels between ‘good police officers’ and ‘bad police officers’. Thus a new trope is emerging in popular print and online news narratives in which the actions of the police rather than protesters are becoming the object of the public’s attention. These dynamics are explored with reference to the ways in which confrontations between protesters and police were pictured in the aftermath of Ian Tomlinson’s death. The article focuses in particular on the way in which images highlighting acts of concealment became a significant strand in online and offline news narrative as they developed in the years between Tomlinson’s death in 2009 and the civil suit brought against PC Harwood in 2012. The author argues that images of police officers in militarized helmets and without identity tags become synonymous with the opacity that initially characterized the police force’s response to the death of Tomlinson. She concludes by suggesting that this lack of transparency contrasted with the extended visibility offered by mobile phone footage of the demonstration and contributed to the police’s inability to frame G20 protesters as violent agitators.

scholarly journals Analysis of key steps to overcome the crisis in tourism during a pandemic: the experience of Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-80
Author(s):  
A. Nurpeissova ◽  
D. Md. Z. Islam
Keyword(s):  
Global Economy ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Online News ◽  
News Article ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Key Steps ◽  
National Economies

Purpose of research. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic lockdown has created a significant threat to the global economy as well as the life of each of us. This paper examines the effect of coronavirus on tourism and proposes a framework of how Kazakhstan can adopt strategies from the international experience (e.g., the UK, Italy, Spain) in order to support tourism sector.Methodology. To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the study applies qualitative research method that includes in-depth literature reviews of secondary data including research publications (books, peer reviewed journal, reports, government portals, conference papers, online news/article sources etc.).Originality / value. The study includes the analysis of the secondary data concerning the consequences of COVID-19 on economy through comparative analysis between the actions concerning the recovery process of two governments: Kazakhstan and the UK. Based on that the most appropriate recovery steps were presented that would be helpful for tourism support.Findings. This study finds that in the short- term, it might be more appropriate for national economies to prioritize domestic rather than international tourism. Also, in terms of medium to long terms plans, it is important for Kazakhstan learning lessons from international experiences to take actions for the tourism recovery plan, e.g., the support scheme for heritage places and organizations.The article recognizes the practical impact of this review that it can be consulted as an action plan (or handbook) on which steps could be adopted to support tourism. The limitation is that this research is based on the secondary data which is scarce and that the COVID-19 is still happening and the recovery process is an ongoing event, there are not many reliable academic literatures published yet. The findings of the study are expected to aid the academics to conduct future in-depth research.

scholarly journals The social media response to twice-weekly mass asymptomatic testing in England

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelia Dennis ◽  
Charlotte Robin ◽  
Holly Carter
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Online News ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Uk ◽  
First Time ◽  
Test Result

Background: From 9th April 2021, everyone in England has been encouraged to take two COVID-19 tests per week. This is the first time that national mass asymptomatic testing has been introduced in the UK and the effectiveness of the policy depends on uptake with testing and willingness to self-isolate following a positive test result. This paper examines attitudes towards twice-weekly testing, as well as barriers and facilitators to engaging in testing. Methods: Between 5th April and 28th May 2021 we searched Twitter, Facebook, and online news articles with publicly available comment sections to identify comments relating to twice-weekly testing. We identified 5783 comments which were then analysed using a framework analysis. Results: We identified nine main themes. Five themes related to barriers to engaging in testing: low perceived risk from COVID-19; mistrust in the government; concern about taking a test; perceived ineffectiveness of twice-weekly testing policy; and perceived negative impact of twice-weekly testing policy. Four themes related to facilitators to engaging in testing: wanting to protect others; positive perceptions of tests; a desire to return to normal; and perceived efficacy for reducing asymptomatic transmission. Conclusions: Overall, the comments identified indicated predominately negative attitudes towards the twice weekly testing policy. Several recommendations can be made to improve engagement with twice weekly testing, including: 1) communicate openly and honestly about the purpose of testing; 2) provide information about the accuracy of tests; 3) provide financial support for those required to self-isolate, and; 4) emphasise accessibility of testing.

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