‘In the age of scrolling, journalism must adapt to shorter formats without losing its core values’
Media experts discuss the challenges of adapting traditional journalism to short-form digital formats. They emphasize that while delivery methods change, core values like verification and public accountability remain essential.
Why it matters
As social media dominates news consumption, legacy organizations must balance audience engagement with the preservation of journalistic integrity.
The rise of social media and Big Tech has changed not just where news is consumed but also how journalism is produced, forcing news organisations to adapt to shorter formats, algorithm-driven attention and competition from influencers and content creators. Speakers at a discussion organised at Goethe Zentrum in Hyderabad on Saturday (August 29) said the basic principles of journalism, verification, credibility and public accountability must remain unchanged.
The issue came up during a panel discussion titled ‘News Gathering in the Age of Big Tech: Safeguarding Truth, Accountability and Justice’, featuring Priyanshi Sharma, co-founder of Peek TV, and Naresh Fernandes, Editor of Scroll. The session was moderated by Anjali Lal Gupta, Assistant Professor at the University of Hyderabad.
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