The Era of Smartphone Journalism: A Shift in Media Dynamics
Sanjay Kumar Bharti1, Narmadesh Chandra Pathak2, Amit Kumar3
1Sanjay Kumar Bharti, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Srinath University Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), India.
2Narmadesh Chandra Pathak, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Srinath University Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), India.
3Amit Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Srinath University Jamshedpur, Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), India.
Manuscript received on 11 January 2025 | First Revised Manuscript received on 10 February 2025 | Second Revised Manuscript received on 16 May 2025 | Manuscript Accepted on 15 June 2025 | Manuscript published on 30 June 2025 | PP: 1-3 | Volume-4 Issue-4, June 2025 | Retrieval Number: 100.1/ijmcj.C111504030325 | DOI: 10.54105/ijmcj.C1115.04040625
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Abstract: Smartphones have revolutionized journalism, rendering traditional tools such as OB vans and Live U machines obsolete. This paper examines the transformation within the media industry, highlighting the growing reliance on smartphones for news gathering, production, and broadcasting. With over 647.53 million smartphone users in India, leading Indian news channels like Aaj Tak, Times Now, and News18 have embraced smartphone journalism, leveraging platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to reach broader audiences. This study explores the impact of this shift on traditional journalism practices, the advantages and challenges posed by mobile journalism, and its implications for the future of the news industry.
Keywords: Revolutionized Journalism, Rendering Traditional, Media Industry.
Scope of the Article: Television Media