Profits and perils: Online news producers' perceptions of interactivity and uses of interactive features

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Abstract

Interviews with website producers nominated for the Online Journalism Awards explored their perceptions of interactivity and reasons for adopting or not adopting interactive features that facilitate interpersonal communication. Findings reveal that site producers show interest but are experiencing problems with incorporating such interactive features online and are therefore cautious about implementing them. The evidence suggests that journalists are undergoing an uncomfortable transition migrating online and are unlikely to fully adopt interpersonal interactive features onto their websites.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)43-61
Number of pages19
JournalConvergence
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007

Keywords

  • Interactivity
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Online journalism
  • Participatory journalism
  • Producer perceptions

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Communication
  • Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)

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