Lorenz Matzat
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Lorenz Matzat is a leading scholar in journalism studies, whose work critically examines how the profession is named, framed, and understood in a rapidly changing media landscape. His most influential contribution is the co-development of the "X Journalism" framework, introduced in his highly cited 2020 article (54 citations). This concept serves as a powerful observational tool, mapping the proliferation of compound terms like "data journalism," "solutions journalism," and "citizen journalism" to reveal how these labels shape both professional identity and public expectations. By analyzing what we call journalism, Matzat shows how the very language of the field reflects deeper struggles over its boundaries, values, and future. His research is essential for anyone seeking to understand the fragmentation and diversification of modern journalism. With a growing citation impact, Matzat’s work is increasingly central to debates on journalistic change, offering a systematic way to decode the meanings embedded in the names we give to news.
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