News agencies from pigeon to internet

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Title:

Author:

Shrivastava, K. M.

ISBN:

9781932705676

Personal Author:

Shrivastava, K. M.

Publication Information:

Elgin, IL : New Dawn Press, c2007.

Physical Description:

vi, 336 p. ; 23 cm.

Abstract:

Tracing the history and growth of international news agencies during the past 25 years, this analysis clarifies the role of such agencies and discusses why most have successfully survived the onset of technological developments such as the Internet. Profiles of several key news organizations, including those in India, are included, as well as a discussion of industry values and diversification strategies.

Subject Term:

News agencies.

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Publisher description http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0714/2006453427-d.html
Contributor biographical information http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0714/2006453427-b.html

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Deals with a very important business in global communication of news -- the news agencies. The first news agencies started their business when the fastest technology was a combination of telegraph and carrier pigeon. They have survived several technological developments since then and have used these technologies for further diversification of services and revenues. The Internet, some thought, will make the news agencies extinct like dinosaurs. But, well run news agencies found a new opportunity in this threat. Though there have been some corporate biographies of news agencies, there has not been any comprehensive analytical work in the past 25 years on this business. This book is an attempt to fill this void in the global literature on journalism, media studies, international communication and business management studies. Besides, the students of these academic disciplines, diplomats, policymakers, and all types of communication professionals will find this book useful. It will also be a good read for lay persons who unconsciously consume the products of news agencies through all types of media -- from newspapers to mobile phones.