The Transmedia Revitalization of Investigative Journalism: Opportunities and Challenges of the Serial Podcast
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Authors
Benecchi E.,
Porlezza C.,
Colapinto C.
Type
Book chapter
Year
2018
Language
English
Abstract
This chapter analyzes the transmediality of the record-breaking podcast Serial with regard to three specific contexts: organizational structures and innovation, journalistic production, and user engagement. This case study shows that the transmedia approach of Serial cannot only revitalize long-form journalism, particularly in the case of investigative journalism, but it can also strengthen forms of slow and networked journalism. This case allows us to look at fan communities not only as an engaged audience, useful for commercial purposes, but also as a source for story development and production—even if both the journalistic production and the user engagement are confronted with specific ethical issues with regard to selective transparency and participation.
Keywords
Transmedia Journalism, Podcast, Serial, Fandom
Book
Exploring Transmedia Journalism in the Digital Age
Publisher
IGI Global
Pages (or article number)
183-201
