The Media Manifesto

Our media systems are in crisis. Run by unaccountable corporations and dominated by agendas and algorithms that are shrouded in mystery, these formerly trusted sources of information and entertainment have lost their way. As consumers, we have plenty of choice, but as citizens we have an abundance of misinformation and misrepresentation.

In this incisive manifesto, four prominent media scholars and activists put forth a roadmap for radical reform of concentrated media power. They argue that we should put media justice, economic democracy and social equality at the heart of our scholarship and our campaigning.

The Media Manifesto delivers a sharp analysis of our communications crisis and a passionate call for urgent change. It provides resources of hope for media reform movements across the globe.

Auteur

Natalie Fenton is Professor of Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Des Freedman is Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Justin Schlosberg is Senior Lecturer in Journalism and Media at Birkbeck, University of London.
Lina Dencik is Reader in the School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University.

Contenu

1 Challenging Media Power Today Why a manifesto?

The triumph of executive power

Executive media power on trial

Conclusion

Notes

2 Claiming Media Justice

Reframing media reform

Rethinking digital disruption

Reconfiguring the disinformation order

(Re)claiming media justice

Conclusion

Notes

3 Advancing Data Justice

Media becomes datafied

Framing what is at stake

Depoliticizing datafication

Towards data justice

Conclusion

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4 Articulating a Politics of Hope

Considering the alternatives

Conclusion

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5 Conclusion: A Manifesto for Media Reform

A framework for media plurality

A more democratic diverse and devolved public service broadcasting

A free accountable and sustainable press

Digital media policy

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