Virality, Algorithms, and Illiberal Attacks on the Press: Legitimation Strategies for a New World

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		+	The reading explores the various challenges to press legitimacy, emphasizing the global trend of press freedoms and the emergence of an "illiberal toolbox" used by political leaders to alter journalism. The author discusses the limitations of traditional strategies, including the distinctions between information and opinion, impartiality and partisanship, and news and entertainment. The idea moves into the changing media ecology, viewed as concentrated ownership, convergence culture, and algorithmic culture. The influence of popularity and virality is exemplified by leaders like Trump, Bolsonaro, and Duterte, further complicating the press's relationship with the public. The article proposes new strategies, including forming alliances with digital innovators and covering the new media ecosystem. This is in order to address the evolving challenges faced by journalism in our contemporary society.
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Contents 1 Virality, Algorithms, and Illiberal Attacks on the Press: Legitimation Strategies for a New World 2 Context 3 Overview 4 Strengths and Weaknesses 5 Assessment

Virality, Algorithms, and Illiberal Attacks on the Press: Legitimation Strategies for a New World

Jacobs, R. N. (2020). Virality, Algorithms, and Illiberal Attacks on the Press: Legitimation Strategies for a New World. Sociologica, 14(2), 217–233.

https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.1971-8853/11190

Context

This article discusses the challenges faced by the press in the evolving media landscape, focusing on the rise of populist leaders, changes in media ownership, and the impact of digital media. It highlights traditional legitimation strategies and argues that these are no longer effective. The article suggests new strategies, such as forming alliances with digital innovators, covering the new media ecosystem as a beat, and increasing media literacy. The goal is to adapt to the changing environment and foster collaboration between traditional journalists and those operating in the digital sphere. Various styles of algorithmic type work offer

Overview

The reading explores the various challenges to press legitimacy, emphasizing the global trend of press freedoms and the emergence of an "illiberal toolbox" used by political leaders to alter journalism. The author discusses the limitations of traditional strategies, including the distinctions between information and opinion, impartiality and partisanship, and news and entertainment. The idea moves into the changing media ecology, viewed as concentrated ownership, convergence culture, and algorithmic culture. The influence of popularity and virality is exemplified by leaders like Trump, Bolsonaro, and Duterte, further complicating the press's relationship with the public. The article proposes new strategies, including forming alliances with digital innovators and covering the new media ecosystem. This is in order to address the evolving challenges faced by journalism in our contemporary society.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Assessment