Mobile Journalism Worldwide &

in India
 Introduction

• Mobile journalism is a fast-growing area of journalistic

innovation that requires new skills and work practices. A
study states More than five billion people have mobile
devices today, with studies suggesting that over 70% of
internet users will be accessing the internet solely through
their smartphones by 2025.
 Mobile Journalism Worldwide
• A number of news organizations across the globe are turning to mobile
journalism as it entails a number of distinct benefits. Let us take a look
into the obvious benefits of mobile journalism:

1. It Is Decidedly Cheap

2. It Is Obviously Convenient

3. It Is Discreet

4. MoJo Has Democratized the Craft of Journalism

5. MoJo Requires Considerably Less Infrastructure and Human Resources

 Mobile Journalism Worldwide
• Mobile devices in journalism have been on the rise for a few years
now.

• There are many reasons for this, but one of the most important is
that smartphones and tablets have become more affordable and
easier to use.

• They need to know how to craft their stories and attract audiences.

• No matter what the platform is, the fundamental journalistic

principles remain the same.
• Case study:
- Al Jazeera English
- The Arabs Springs
 Mobile Journalism in India
• India boasts the cheapest internet data in the world, allowing
for millions of people in the country to have access to
smartphones and internet access.

• For a long time, smartphones and multimedia have

undergone a technological revolution.
 Mobile journalism is being used in India:
• To share news with a large audience quickly and efficiently.

• To report on breaking news stories.

• To provide coverage of events that may not be covered by traditional

media outlets.

• To reach people in rural areas who may not have access to traditional
forms of media.

• To give a voice to the voiceless and help to raise awareness about

important issues.
Case study: CGNET SWARA