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Communication Theory· 2014Q1

Automated Media: An Institutional Theory Perspective on Algorithmic Media Production and Consumption

Philip M. Napoli

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This paper introduces 'automated media' as a framework to understand how algorithmic processes shape media production and consumption, arguing that these systems are influenced by institutional logics beyond pure efficiency.

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  • Introduces the concept of 'automated media' to describe algorithmic influence on media.
  • Argues that algorithmic media systems are shaped by institutional logics, not just efficiency.
  • Highlights the importance of understanding these institutional influences on media development.

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Abstract

Journal Article Automated Media: An Institutional Theory Perspective on Algorithmic Media Production and Consumption Get access Philip M. Napoli Philip M. Napoli 1Department of Journalism & Media Studies, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Communication Theory, Volume 24, Issue 3, August 2014, Pages 340–360, https://doi.org/10.1111/comt.12039 Published: 16 July 2014

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