FrugalDad.com's 'The Peoples Tech Revolution' infographic is a comprehensive look at an issue facing journalism as a whole, but especially photojournalists, as the rise of "citizen journalism" and high-tech camera phones threaten to make their jobs obsolete. The guide breaks down the iPhone 4S 8 megapixel camera and its role in killing the sales of traditional digital cameras and the industry of photojournalism.
The Peoples Tech Revolution infographic breaks down the current state of the endangered industry. CNN laid off 12 of its full-time photojournalists as recently as November 2011. FrugalDad.com also provides great examples of when the perspective of the citizen provides a more raw photograph, even if it is taken on a cell phone. The Egyptian revolution in 2011 flourished on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, and at times forced the news media to go to those services to get in touch with those on the scene.
What's Driving This Trend
- Citizen Journalism
- Opportunity for news outlets to leverage citizen journalists and their raw, on-the-ground perspectives.
- High-tech Camera Phones
- Potential disruption to the traditional digital camera industry, opening up new opportunities for smartphone manufacturers and developers.
- Social Media as News Source
- Opportunity for news organizations to tap into social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube as sources for breaking news stories.
Who This Affects Most
- Journalism
- Opportunity for traditional news outlets to embrace citizen journalism and incorporate it into their reporting strategies.
- Smartphone Manufacturing
- Potential market growth for smartphone manufacturers as consumers increasingly rely on high-tech camera phones for photography needs.
- Social Media Platforms
- Opportunity for social media platforms to further position themselves as news sources and provide new tools and features for journalists.
