,Independent Local News Sites in Tampa Do Not Significantly Contribute to Source or Viewpoint Diversity (Cited by Commissioner Adelstein in his opening statement at Tampa Hearing)

Independent Local News Sites in Tampa Do Not Significantly Contribute to Source or Viewpoint Diversity (Cited by Commissioner Adelstein in his opening statement at Tampa Hearing)


 

Publication Date: June 2008

Publisher: Free Press (Organization)

Author(s): Adam Lynn; S. Derek Turner

Research Area: Media, telecommunications, and information

Keywords: Tampa; Media General; Free Press; Independent Media

Type: Report

Coverage: Florida

Abstract:

This brief study investigates the influence of Internet websites operated by independent non-traditional media outlets with a Tampa Florida specific focus. In order to do this, we characterize the content, traffic, and audience composition of 7 different independent Tampa-specific websites listed by Media General in their October 23rd filing with the FCC, and compare with 22 websites operated by traditional media companies based in the Tampa area.