Media + Politics

Question 1

What is the mediatisation of politics?

Answer 1

A process that increases the importance and influence of media in all aspects of political life

Question 2

Where does mediatisation occur?

Answer 2

various levels (individual/organisational/societal)

domains (election campaigns vs policy-making, local vs national)

Question 3

Name the 4 features of mediatisation

Answer 3

extension = extends human connection over time

substitution = of social activities/institutions

amalgamation = boundaries between media and non-media dissolves

accommodation = adaptive response by actors

Question 4

What are the three dimensions of media?

Answer 4

Information = vital for political communication

Autonomy = has gradually become more autonomous from party influence

Logic = professionalism, commercialism, technology

politicians follow media logic - perceive the media as important, change their structure and behaviour to adapt

Question 5

Baluff et al 2023

Answer 5

Alleged Kurz deal = higher visibility, higher favourability

Analysis of over 188,000 articles in 7 outlets 2012-2021 with a focus on three politicians

found an increase in Kurz visibility by 100% but not favourability