First published 2021
Digital transformation reshapes journalism across Asia as new media ventures emerge in China, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Judith Clarke examines how entrepreneurial journalists build successful news operations in this rapidly changing landscape. She analyzes real startups including Coconuts, Hong Kong Free Press, Factwire, and Asian Correspondent to reveal how these organizations balance editorial integrity with business sustainability. Clarke combines theoretical frameworks with practical business insights, showing how digital platforms create fresh opportunities for independent journalism. The book demonstrates how entrepreneurs navigate regulatory challenges, develop revenue models, and serve audiences in diverse Asian markets. Clarke offers readers both conceptual understanding and actionable strategies for launching news ventures in the digital age.
Genres: business, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism, entrepreneurship, academic
Vibes: informative, insightful, thought-provoking
Tropes: business-insights, digital-platforms, independent-journalism
Setting: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia
Period: 21st-century
220 pages · ebook · Routledge