Podcast as remediation of radio and television in small markets

The Portuguese context

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https://doi.org/10.34629/cpublica.62

Keywords:

podcast, radio, television, remediation, Portugal

Abstract

This study aims to identify characteristics of the production and distribution of podcasts in the Portuguese context, while comparing projects fostered by legacy media to initiatives sponsored by other types of entities. Based on a convenience sample (433 podcasts, of which 245 are Portuguese), characteristics including ownership/affiliation of projects, dominant themes of content, periodicity and average duration of episodes, or distribution platforms are analyzed. The results suggest a strong expression of podcasts fostered by legacy media, as well as the use of podcast as an alternative distribution channel for content produced for radio and television.

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Author Biographies

  • João Miranda, Universidade de Coimbra, Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra, CEIS20

    Professor na Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra e investigador no Centro de Estudos Interdisciplinares do Século XX, é autor da tese de doutoramento O Papel dos Jornalistas na Regulação da Informação: Caraterização Socio-profissional, Accountability e Modelos de Regulação em Portugal e na Europa. Entre os seus interesses de investigação, destaca-se a atenção conferida à dimensão
    socioprofissional da atividade jornalística.

  • Sílvio Santos, Universidade de Coimbra, Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra, CEIS20

    Professor Auxiliar da Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Coimbra e investigador no Centro de Estudos Interdisciplinares do Século XX. Os seus tópicos principais de pesquisa e publicação são a rádio e os meios sonoros, a desinformação e a educação. Atualmente, integra projetos de investigação no âmbito da história da rádio, estudos de género e saúde mental.

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Published

2021-12-15

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Vol. 16 No. 31 (2021): Number with Special Issue

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SPECIAL ISSUE: The New Territories of the Podcast

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Podcast as remediation of radio and television in small markets: The Portuguese context. (2021). Comunicação Pública, 16(31). https://doi.org/10.34629/cpublica.62