Mediawatch
Facing the pressure & bucking the trend in 2024
Dec 21, 2024
Liam Stretch, Editor of Avenues magazine in Christchurch, discusses the vibrant local magazine scene thriving against media decline. He highlights the resilience of local publications post-pandemic and how they foster community storytelling. Stretch also delves into the challenges facing public service journalism and the innovative strategies being adopted to navigate them. Moreover, he reflects on the unique narratives shaped by Canterbury's magazines, contributing to the region’s rich cultural identity.
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Quick takeaways
- The media landscape in 2024 is marked by declining trust and revenue, yet local Canterbury publications thrive by focusing on hyper-local stories.
- Critiques suggest that political media often prioritize popularity over substance, which undermines effective journalism and critical public discourse.
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Media's Tough Year and the Irony of Humor
2024 has posed significant challenges for the media landscape, marked by a decline in trust and revenue. A humorous suggestion for a Christmas party song, 'There Is No Depression in New Zealand,' highlights this irony as it juxtaposes the lightheartedness of holiday festivities with the serious issues facing public services. Investigative reporting revealed many high-priority risks in hospitals that remain unaddressed, adding urgency to the conversation about the effectiveness of public services. This turbulent year has led to reflections on the sustainability of traditional news media amidst the rising influence of social media platforms.
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