A Comissão de Cultura, Media e Desporto do Parlamento inglês lançou um inquérito intitulado THE FUTURE FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL MEDIA. E o que procuram saber neste inquérito?
– The impact on local media of recent and future developments in digital convergence, media technology and changing consumer behaviour;
– The impact of newspaper closures on independent local journalism and access to local information;
– How to fund quality local journalism;
– The appropriateness and effectiveness of print and electronic publishing initiatives undertaken directly by public sector bodies at the local level;
– The role and effects of search engines and online content aggregators on local media;
– The future of local radio and television news;
– The desirability of changes to the regulatory framework for print and electronic local media, including cross-media ownership and merger regulations;
– The extent of plurality required in local media markets;
– Incentives for investment in local content;
– Opportunities for “ultra-local” media services.
Senhores deputados da Comissão Parlamentar de Obras Públicas, Transportes e Comunicações, aproveitem a ideia. É urgente reflectir sobre a situação da imprensa regional em Portugal.