In the digital era, the competition of mass media leads to the practice of media economy as well as creativity in presenting news content. On the other hand, the mass media are challenged to deal with hoaxes. This study aims to find out how the management of news production at Tempo through the CekFakta page. This study uses qualitative methods with content analysis data collection techniques and in-depth interviews. Data collection through interviews with CekFakta journalists, article documentation and literature studies since 2021. The results of this study reveal that there are three important aspects that determine news products, namely the format, quality and content leverage. In terms of format, the news on the CekFakta page has a specificity conclusion the information circulating is true or not. There are three charts that make up the body of fact-checking news, first introduction to the viral information, secondly an explanation of the method of finding the truth of the information and the third stage is conclusions related to the information being studied. Consumer can understand easily the content of the information with the guide. In terms of quality, Tempo has a methodology that becomes the basic guideline for journalists to make news. The benefit aspect is done by disseminating the news through social media. In practice, to achieve these three aspects, fact-checking journalists work with the help of tools obtained through collaboration with external participants. In the era of media industrialization, the news agency has become a company that aims to make a profit. News, as a product of mass media companies must also be designed in such a way as to generate profits. Thus, the practice of journalism must also be adapted to the times. Fact-checking journalism exists not only to improve the quality of information, but also to bring financial benefits to the company.
The development of internet technology resulted in drastic changes in the flow of information globally. Now, people can make their own choice of information that they like. But on the other hand, they also have the potential to receive wrong information. Social media, where people interact a lot, also has a lot of false information or hoaxes. Meanwhile, the mass media, which used to be the gatekeepers of information, are no longer the main source of readers. As a way of defending itself from change, the media began to adapt to the flow of information on social media. They seize the opportunity by seeing the circulation of viral information that tends to be hoaxes. This study describes the adaptation of Tempo media to current conditions. This study uses an interpretive or constructivist paradigm. The research methodology rests on the foundation of ontological and epistemological assumptions. The author uses a media political economy approach in this study. In the media's political economy, there is commodification, converting use value into exchange value. This research shows the existence of the Cek Fakta web page on Tempo.co as a way to promote media name branding. Tempo has calculated the business on the Cek Fakta page at Tempo.co. Profits are not only material or money but also in terms of branding. Cek Facts is a tool for branding Tempo. From that point of view, in terms of traffic, the Cek Fakta page's existence contributes to many readers.
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