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It was emphasized that there are moments when citizen journalism has proven indispensable, especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic when individuals shared information globally about varying situations in their locales. The discussion underscored the need for traditional media to embrace rather than dismiss these developments and to consider collaborating with citizen journalists to enhance the richness of reporting.
Shifting Paradigms
As the conversation unfolded, it became clear that many were hopeful for increased communication across different media formats. One panelist noted the irony of legacy media claiming its importance while losing viewership steadily—a scenario that fuels skepticism regarding their relevance.