Digital Disruption and Media Transformation: How Technological Innovation Shapes the Future of Communication

This book presents a comprehensive compilation of the latest research into digital disruption in the media industry. The perspectives are differentiated into innovation triggers in the media industry stemming from the economy, society and technology. In addition, the book highlights selected case studies exploring new media actors and usage, innovation and disruption in media organizations, emerging media platforms and channels, as well as innovative media topics and events. The book is intended for researchers in communication sciences and media research, as well as media practitioners who want to understand the causes and effects of digital transformation in the media industry.

Dr. Alexander Godulla is a Professor of Empirical Communication and Media Research at the Institute for Communication and Media Studies at Leipzig University (Germany). His work is focused on the digital disruption of public communication, cross- and transmedia storytelling, multimedia journalism and visual communication.

Dr. Stephan Böhm is a Professor of Telecommunications and Mobile Media at the Faculty of Design, Computer Science, and Media at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Wiesbaden (Germany). He is a co-founder of the Center for Advanced E-Business Studies (CAEBUS) and teaches mobile media, media technology, and media innovation topics.