50 likes | 271 Views
Al Youm El Sabe’s (The Seventh Day): Egypt’s Leading Website. 36 million page views 3 million unique visitors per month. Three Critical Obstacles to Egyptian News Industry. Legal restrictions and regulations inhibit the launch of new newspaper or local broadcast outlets. 1.
E N D
Al Youm El Sabe’s (The Seventh Day): Egypt’s Leading Website • 36 million page views • 3 million unique visitors per month
Three Critical Obstacles to Egyptian News Industry Legal restrictions and regulations inhibit the launch of new newspaper or local broadcast outlets 1. Legal, economic, and professional obstacle courses prevent journalists from practicing journalism. 2. Digital media address gaps through satellite television and social media, but have faced official reprisals. 3.
Online Media and Today’s Political Culture • February 2011: NY Times estimated: • Over 5 millionEgyptians on Facebook Highest number in the Middle East • Twitter gained popularity in the 2010 elections in part because • Facebook was subjected to government monitoring and interference.
Case study: GUATEMALA
Case study: GEORGIA