Abstract
Through the lens of disruptive innovation, the present study explores a potential model for local journalism—one that has proven particularly successful for sports journalism in The Athletic . The present study reports on in-depth interviews with Athletic employees across all facets of the organization ( n = 49), and argues that the key to The Athletic ’s success is reflected in its emphasis on implementing a national infrastructure for local reporting, and employing journalists already embedded in local communities. The article concludes with a rudimentary rendering of how this model could be implemented for local news.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | New Media & Society |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ecosystem for News
- In-depth Interviews
- Local News
- Media Economics
- New Media
- News Deserts