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Impact Of The Implementation Of Paywalls In Kenya: Case Of Nation Media Group., Bernard Momanyi Jan 2024

Impact Of The Implementation Of Paywalls In Kenya: Case Of Nation Media Group., Bernard Momanyi

Theses & Dissertations

The era of digital disruption has compelled media houses in Kenya, as it has worldwide, to undergo a fundamental reassessment of their operational models for survival and sustainability. One such model that has emerged in response to these challenges is the paywall, which some media organizations are now exploring as a viable and alternative source of sustainable revenue. Notably, the Nation Media Group blazed the trail in Kenya by pioneering the implementation of a paywall. This undertaking presents an array of challenges and opportunities that warrant careful consideration. In the context of this study, which employed a qualitative approach, it …


Analyzing The Viability Of Subscription Revenue Model For The Standard Group In Kenya., Anthony Manyonge Makokha Jan 2024

Analyzing The Viability Of Subscription Revenue Model For The Standard Group In Kenya., Anthony Manyonge Makokha

Theses & Dissertations

The capstone project investigated the subscription-based revenue Model in the context of news content, using The Standard Group in Kenya as a case study. The aim was to evaluate the viability and impact of this Model in sustaining quality journalism amidst changing consumption patterns and unpredictable advertising revenues in the digital age. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research integrated qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Through extensive literature review, industry analysis, interviews with experts, stakeholders, and consumer surveys, it explored the historical evolution, merits, challenges, and perceptions regarding paid news content in Kenya. The study focused on The Standard Group, a leading …


Media's Impact On Cryptocurrency Adoption In Africa, Aly Z. Ramji Feb 2023

Media's Impact On Cryptocurrency Adoption In Africa, Aly Z. Ramji

Theses & Dissertations

The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, blockchain, and Web 3.0, has sparked interest not only among industrialized nations but also among the African continent. The widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies in Africa can be attributed to several drivers, including high rates of mobile phone and internet penetration. Blockchain technology has the potential to increase efficiency and reduce transaction costs, contributing to the growth of cryptocurrencies on the continent. This sought to examine the impact of media on the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Africa. The research focused on how media frames events and issues, and how it influences people's thoughts, …


Breaking Television News: Is Social Media Coverage You Can Count On?, Eileen Canosa Teves May 2016

Breaking Television News: Is Social Media Coverage You Can Count On?, Eileen Canosa Teves

Theses & Dissertations

This mixed methods study explored how 10 television journalists and photojournalists handled social media’s integration and its impact on television news. A quantitative survey modeled after Moore and Benbasat’s (1991) instrument using the Diffusion of Innovations theory as a foundation measured how participants adopted social media in newsgathering and dissemination. Through qualitative one-on-one interviews, data revealed that participants believed social media was advantageous in collecting and reporting television news. Television journalists were able to locate sources, experts, and visual images. Social media allowed participants to report live from the scene and deliver news quickly. The innovation enabled participants to connect …