Chain Versus Independent Television Station Ownership: Toward an Investment Model of Commitment to Local News Quality

被引：14

作者：

Scott, David K. ^{[1
]}

Gobetz, Robert H. ^{[2
]}

Chanslor, Mike ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Northeastern State Univ, Dept Commun Studies, Tahlequah, OK 74464 USA

[2] Univ Indianapolis, Commun, Indianapolis, IN 46227 USA

[3] Northeastern State Univ, Commun Studies, Tahlequah, OK 74464 USA

来源：

COMMUNICATION STUDIES | 2008年 / 59卷 / 01期

关键词：

Commitment to News Quality; Localism; Media Ownership Characteristics;

D O I：

10.1080/10510970701648624

中图分类号：

G2 [信息与知识传播];

学科分类号：

05 ; 0503 ;

摘要：

Using empirical measures, a pilot test of an investment model of commitment to television news quality yielded statistically significant results supporting four hypothesized relationships between types of broadcast station ownership. The findings indicate that the news department operated by a small media group produced more local news, more locally produced video, more use of on-air reporters, and fewer news promotions than the larger chain-based broadcast groups investigated, suggesting a deeper commitment to local news quality. The results support the policy position that stricter ownership limits would enhance the quality of local television news.

引用

页码：84 / 98

页数：15