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The Influence of Mobile Phones on Newsroom Production in Contemporary Indian Journalism

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Rishabh Bhardwaj, Taha Siddiqui Deepika Rawat, Tauseef Iqbal, Neeraj Kotiyal , Rajdeep Kundu
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.Si2.2024.5658-5670

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Journalism over the past two decades has changed tremendously. From analogue to digital, the paradigm shift can be seen from both the journalism point of view and consumption patterns. This change can be witnessed in the manner of reporting strategies, production formats, to new forms of dissemination of news. In the past, journalism was primarily utilized by the public as a means of obtaining information. Initially, the dissemination of news to the public was accomplished through journalism, with one side consisting of the audience or readers and the other side being the broadcasters. However, due to the emergence of network society and modernization, journalism has evolved with the presence of cutting-edge technologies, data journalism, AI generated reports coupled with the use of mobile devices as the new form of journalism that has become popular and user-friendly. Additionally, the news consumers are also active audiences that have evolved over time with digital media, and customising news according to their interests. Mobile phones have become a critical tool for modern-day journalism, and this research article offers insights into the evolving landscape of journalism in a mobile-dominated world. Mobile phones have made journalism easily accessible in today's modern era but have also posed some challenges. This research paper examines how mobile phones have impacted journalism in the contemporary world, specifically how they have linked journalism to public opinion ideas, and how mobile journalism (MOJO) has become a part of society as a medium of communication. This study also an attempt to understand the future of digital journalism by looking at the present trends and the various new dimensions it opens for the media industry.

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