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News innovation through infotainment in the 'Meet Nite Live' program on Metro TV news television
Full text linkInnovation in delivering news programs with a newstainment style is one alternative to increase audience retention. This study aims to describe the newstainment Meet Nite Live through multimodal analysis, analyze editorial considerations in producing news in newstainment format, interpret news innovation based on newstainment, and analyze the impact of newstainment on journalistic values. The research methodology uses a qualitative descriptive approach, indepth interview, and multimodal discourse analysis. The results of the study, the application of new newstainment innovation, present attractive visuals, flexible urban language, and casual gestures; news is packaged sensationally with an emotional approach, and the use of clickbait reflects the shift from conventional journalism to popular journalism. Editorial considerations adjust the information needs of the digital community by presenting educational information and upholding the press as part of the pillars of democracy. Newstainment innovation in Meet Nite Live presents news with a light and entertaining delivery and still upholds journalistic principles. This study strengthens the theory of media convergence by proving that newstainment can attract young audiences without ignoring journalistic ethics. The findings contribute to the media in developing interactive but accurate news content. Further research could expand the sample and examine the psychological-cognitive impact of newstainment
Debating childfree: The contestation of “childfree” discourses in Instagram
Full text linkAmong Indonesian netizens, the debate around “childfree” issue has become a topic of discussion in the Instagram, especially since this issue was raised by influencer Gita Savitri. Instagram netizens' opinions are divided; some support the childfree concept, but many disagree. The debate regarding childfree has even given rise to discourse polarization between narratives that are pro and anti toward childfree. This research attempts to capture and dismantle discourse contestations related to the issue of childfree on Instagram. This research was conducted with feminist critical discourse analysis method. In this research, it was found that there were three focuses of debate between the pro-childfree and anti-childfree narratives. First, the religious perspective in viewing childfree. Second, motivation to have children. Third, women’s agency in choosing not to have children. The contestation of this discourse is motivated by patriarchal and capitalist understandings which are deeply rooted and internalized in Indonesian society in general, making it difficult for them to accept views that are different from the general views which they believe to be true
Visual representation of domestic violence in Kompas.com and Detik.com
Full text linkDomestic violence cases are increasingly being exposed in various news outlets, reporting women are disproportionately affected by both physical and sexual violence. The extensive coverage of these incidents represents a significant advancement in empowering women's positions. Nevertheless, given the enduring influence of patriarchal society within the media business, it is necessary to do a more in-depth analysis of how women are depicted while reporting domestic violence, especially from visual representations. The author investigated the news reporting of domestic violence from Kompas.com and Detik.com during 2022-2023. The analysis revealed that there is ambiguity in representing women as the victims of domestic violence. The two outlets' progressive approach is evident in the narrative, as they position the women as the subjects. However, from the visual images, both outlets continue to perpetuate the notion of women as victims by portraying them in a prejudiced manner
Construction of gen Z political insights after watching 'Bacapres Bicara Gagasan' on YouTube
Full text linkAll Indonesians, especially Generation Z, need to be politically literate, as they are the ones who will shape the nation’s future. Since Generation Z constituted the majority of voters in the 2024 election, understanding their political insights is crucial. Despite their digital fluency, many Gen Z individuals remain disengaged from formal political processes. This study aims to analyze how Generation Z constructs political insight after watching the Bacapres Bicara Gagasan program on YouTube. Using a qualitative phenomenological method, this research explores their cognitive, affective, and personal integration experiences. The findings reveal that the program provided new perspectives on politics and influenced how Gen Z evaluates presidential candidates. The study underscores the importance of media, especially YouTube, in enhancing youth political awareness and participation in the digital age
Disclosing gen Z’s perception on cultural diplomacy practices in digital media through the role of Korean celebrities in Indonesian products
Full text linkThis article disclose how generation Z’s perception toward digital culture diplomacy practice manifests in the assigning of Korean celebrities in Indonesian products’ brand. This is related with how they interest into Korean culture. This is following the entry of the Korean wave of culture into Indonesia, particularly through digital media such as social media, drama, fashion, music, and tourism. Since cultural diplomacy is not only limited to cultural exchanges sponsored by the Government or the State and carried out directly. In the digital era, cultural diplomacy is carried out by digital media and can be carried out by non-government actor use as brand ambassador for products such as foods, beauty products, fashion and so forth. This research uses a qualitative approach with the Case Study method. While the analysis is carried out using the VisCap model analysis which includes Visibility, Credibility, Attractiveness, and Power. These four aspects are then analyzing within the framework of cultural diplomacy in the digital era. The results of this study explain that the current culture of diplomacy is carried out in a way called soft powers. One of them is by how Indonesia uses Korean celebrities as brand ambassadors for their local brand. The reason for choosing is due to the celebrity's popularity, credibility, attractiveness, and power, which also boosts the products offered and establish attention. The relations between using Korean celebrities as brand ambassadors is certainly felt by Korea and Indonesia, which previously had been well established in diplomatic relationships
Cyberbullying and digital ethics: A bibliometric analysis from a communication research perspective
Full text linkThis study examines the phenomenon of cyberbullying and digital ethics through a bibliometric approach using the Biblioshiny application in the R programming environment. The dataset, sourced from Scopus between 2014 and 2024, comprises 73 scientific articles that were systematically extracted and analyzed. The findings indicate a rising trend in cyberbullying, particularly its impact on adolescent mental health. Furthermore, the study highlights the critical role of digital ethics education and the practice of forgiveness as potential solutions for fostering a positive and supportive digital environment. This research uses bibliometric analysis to evaluate various aspects of the research, including an overview of the dataset, the number of annual publications, average citations per year, and author contributions. It also analyzed journals, countries, and identified key trends and themes in research. This approach provides a comprehensive insight into the development of research related to cyberbullying and digital ethics over a period of time
Social network analysis of murder cases in Indonesian police institutions: Digital public opinion mapping
Full text linkThis study analyzes the communication behavior of social media users X in responding to a shooting case by a high-ranking Indonesian police official. This study was motivated by the high public response to the murder case of Brigadier Nofriansyah Yosua Hutabarat by Inspector General Ferdy Sambo, which triggered a crisis of trust in the National Police. With a qualitative approach and analysis methods of communication networks and content, data was collected from 18,000 tweets, which included original tweets, retweets, mentions, and comments from within and outside the country. The data is then analyzed using NVivo software for coding and classification. The results of the study show that social media X plays a role as a digital public space where netizens express emotions, form opinions, and create social pressure on state institutions. The structure of communication networks reveals the key actors that shape the public narrative. These findings confirm the importance of social media in the study of public communication and the crisis of institutional legitimacy
Impact of social media disinformation explored in 'The Social Dilemma'
Full text linkThis study explored the significant impact of disinformation spread through social media, focusing on the documentary "The Social Dilemma" by Jeff Orlowski. The film provided a critical lens to examine how social media algorithms amplified false narratives. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, the research highlighted key themes related to disinformation, such as political polarization in the U.S., the flat earth theory, the #Pizzagate conspiracy, Covid-19 misinformation, and the incitement of hate speech in Myanmar. The findings revealed that algorithms designed to maximize user engagement often prioritized sensational and misleading content, exacerbating the spread of false information. This fueled social tensions and undermined public health and democratic processes. The study emphasized the urgent need for increased public awareness of disinformation's effects and called on social media platforms to take responsibility for reducing its spread
Experiencing multicultural awareness and affective polarization: A phenomenological inquiry
Full text linkThis study examines how Generation Z students experience multicultural awareness and navigate affective polarization in both everyday life and digital spaces. Using a Heideggerian phenomenological design, it explores how students emotionally respond to cultural, ethnic, and religious differences encountered in their social interactions. Participants were purposively selected from a culturally diverse university in Surakarta, Indonesia, and interviewed in depth. Hermeneutic analysis reveals that students often face emotional ambivalence, tension, and fatigue when engaging with pluralism, leading them to adopt strategies such as emotional withdrawal, selective silence, or ethical self-restraint. At the same time, moments of empathy, recognition, and relational openness emerged as meaningful turning points. These findings show that polarization stems not only from ideological cleavages but also from lived emotional experiences. The study concludes that fostering emotional literacy and ethical reflection is essential in preparing young people to engage meaningfully with difference in increasingly plural and polarized societies
Crisis communication transformation through global digital news platforms
Full text linkThis study examines the shift of crisis communication in the digital era by examining the role of digital news platforms in shaping public engagement. The study uses a descriptive qualitative approach through analysis of 65 documents from scholarly sources and digital media, as well as social media tracking with NVivo 12 Plus and Tweetbinder. The case studies focused on the MCCC's response to COVID-19 in Indonesia and the Gaza crisis for global comparison. The results showed three main findings: (1) public engagement tends to be passive, indicated by the dominance of reposts (82%), reflecting information fatigue, low digital literacy, and distrust of institutions, (2) the distribution of public sentiment is dominated by neutral to negative tones (48-68% neutral, 25-38% negative), as a consequence of institutional communication strategies that use deny and diminish rather than rebuild approaches, (3) scientific discourse is still centered on institutional strategies and responses, without accommodating the complexity of local digital culture. As a practical recommendation, this study suggests a data-driven, participatory, and empathetic crisis communication model, as well as the integration of real-time sentiment monitoring and an actionable and forward-looking two-way feedback system.