Gatekeeping in a Digital Era
Principles, practices and technological platforms
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 7511273 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Peter Bro (0000-0003-4322-5528, corresponding author), Filip Wallberg (0000-0002-4554-8331, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2014 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 92-105 |
| Publication date | 2014-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journalism Practice (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1751-2786 • E-ISSN: 1751-2794 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/17512786.2014.928468 |
| OpenAlex | W1808162606 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 37 |
| References cited | 37 |
The original concept of gatekeeping within journalism was based on a particular research method, a particular sub-profession within the news media, and a particular—now extinct—technological platform. This article describes and discusses what has happened to the function of gatekeeping as new technologies have developed, and it suggests that three models of gatekeeping are present in the digital era. The first model is based on a process of information, the second model is based on a process of communication, and the third and last model is based on a process of elimination, where the function of gatekeeping is taken over by people outside the newsrooms. All three models have been part of the history of journalism from the very beginning, but their importance for news reporters and the news media have changed with the invention of new technological means, methods and tools. This reassessment of the principles, practices and new technological platforms for gatekeeping concludes by discussing the ways in which our models of journalism can affect not only researchers but also news reporters and audiences
Digital era · Digital media · Function (biology · Gatekeeping · Internet privacy · Journalism · Media studies · Political science · Process (computing · Public relations · Sociology · The Internet · World Wide Web · Computer Science · Media Studies and Communication · Public Relations and Crisis Communication · Social Media and Politics · Law
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| Unique citing works | 37 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,36 |
| Citation span | 2015 - 2025 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 37 |