The online audience as gatekeeper: The influence of reader metrics on news editorial selection Journal Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • This study provides a snapshot of the hierarchy-of-influences model in the new media environment through examining the effects of audience web metrics on editors. Surveying 318 gatekeepers, the study found that audience metrics influence editors in gatekeeping. Editors’ likelihood to monitor web metrics is affected by their journalism training. Gatekeepers who attach the importance of high readership to economic benefits are more likely to have different news decisions based on web metrics. The study suggests a revision of the hierarchy-of-influences model with more emphasis being placed on the role of the audience.

publication date

  • November 1, 2014

Date in CU Experts

  • January 27, 2026 9:32 AM

Full Author List

  • Vu HT

author count

  • 1

Other Profiles

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1464-8849

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1741-3001

Additional Document Info

start page

  • 1094

end page

  • 1110

volume

  • 15

issue

  • 8