Audience Community as a Strategic Resource in Media Work
- 9 June 2015
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journalism Practice
- Vol. 10 (5), 589-607
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2015.1036903
Abstract
This article discusses the role of the online audience community as a strategic resource for media work. It opens up a current perspective on the audience community, which has received scarce attention in research both conceptually and empirically. The article provides an empirical analysis of the various ways in which the audience community can serve as a resource in the work of journalists. The conclusion is that the audience community can have wide-ranging strategic significance and implications for media work and media brands. In particular, observing and connecting with the audience community can help journalists acquire deeper knowledge and understanding of the audience, as well as strengthen commitment and engagement among the audience with the media brand. As a consequence of collaborating with the audience community, new journalistic roles and tasks are emerging.Keywords
Funding Information
- Helsingin Sanomat Foundation
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