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Hyperlocal journalism

Meaning in journalism & media, with examples

nounAdvanced term

In journalism & media, hyperlocal journalism means: Reporting focused on a very small geographical area such as a neighbourhood.

In Turkish: mahalle ölçeğinde habercilik

How it is used

Use for very narrow geographical coverage; the work may be professional, voluntary or a mixture.

Example sentences

  1. Her hyperlocal journalism project follows planning decisions affecting three streets.

    The limited area allows detailed attention to decisions overlooked by larger outlets.

  2. Hyperlocal journalism helped residents track repeated flooding near the primary school.

    Repeated reporting on a small place can document a persistent public problem.

Common collocations

  • hyperlocal journalism project
  • support hyperlocal journalism
  • hyperlocal journalism site
  • coverageThe way the media report an event or subject, and how much attention they give it, in print, online or on air.
  • citizen journalismNews reporting by ordinary people who are not professional journalists, often using their phones to record and share events they witness.

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