Ep 6 - Rawabet: "Social Media Influencers and Self-Media in Journalism"

In this episode of the Rawabet series, William Youmans, visiting associate professor in residence at Northwestern University in Qatar, joins Tanja Bosch, professor of media studies and production at the Centre for Film and Media Studies at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the evolving role of social media influencers and self-media in journalism. They discuss how these new forms of media are transforming the journalistic landscape, particularly in the Global South, and the implications for traditional media practices and audience engagement.

This podcast series is based on discussions from Rawabet conference, “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Journalism in the Global South: Expanding Epistemological Frameworks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” held on February 9-10, 2025.