Journalism

"We're all reporters in the digital democracy" - Emily Bell

• The once passive audience now plays an active role in the media.
• Recording and sending images and videos of news events has now become second nature to the general public, allowing the news companies greater choice when reporting a story.
• National papers are becoming more like village locals in that they are influenced by the public.
• Some see it as an exploitation of the free material, although the nature of the participation is totally out of choice.

Conclusion

The professional journalists are now no longer the only source of news and in many situations the public can give a clearer insight into the story. The media is also becoming far more inclusive as the public are given a greater say in the news.