A3 Refereed book chapter or chapter in a compilation book
Resilience of Hyperlocal Media in a Global Media Environment
Authors: Lindén, Carl-Gustav; Grönlund, Mikko; Hujanen, Jaana; Dovbysh, Olga; Lehtisaari, Katja; Tenor, Carina
Editors: Krone, Jan; Pellegrini, Tassilo
Edition: 1
Publishing place: Wiesbaden
Publication year: 2022
Book title : Handbook of Media and Communication Economics An European Perspective
First page : 1
Last page: 19
Number of pages: 19
ISBN: 978-3-658-34048-3
eISBN: 978-3-658-34048-3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-34048-3_88-1
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-34048-3_88-1
In this chapter, we present an overview of hyperlocal media business models in a global media environment. Our aim is to analyze operational rationales, with a specific focus on long-term survival and resilience. Hyperlocal media is a new addition to local media ecosystems and has been discussed as an important element for building a feeling of belonging and connection in local communities, added democratic values, and sense-making function at the local level. Here, we analyze how hyperlocal media operate, what business models, if any, hyperlocal practitioners have adopted, as well as their reflections on how hyperlocal media can become sustainable. The aim of this research overview is to explore the potential for long-term survival and resilience.