where are we now? uk hyperlocal media and community journalism in 2015
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Emerging evidence in the UKDamian Radcliffe, Honorary Research Fellow, JOMEC
Where we were
Nesta launches “Here and Now” in 2012
• Accompanies launch of Destination Local programme
• Strong on case studies and analysis
• Shortage of data and facts
We have learned lots since then…
Market Size
Content Analysis
Publisher Survey
Civic, Public and Journalistic value
But challenges remain
Sustainability• Financial
• Personnel
Profile and Recognition• Discoverability
• Relationships with traditional media, politicians and regulators
• Access to non-financial resources and services
Underpinned by the financial reality
Solutions
Research Policy Industry
Research
More of the same please = longitudinal analysis
Policy
Industry: Tech
Industry: BBC
Industry: Commercial Media
No silver bullet…
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…But collectively can make a difference