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From the Immediacy of the Cybermedia to the Need for Slow Journalism

Experiences from Ibero-America

From Immediacy to Depth: The Role of Slow Journalism in Ibero-American Media

What is this article about?

This article explains the emergence of slow journalism as a response to clickbait, fake news, and the decline of editorial quality in the digital era. Romero-Rodríguez, Tejedor, and Castillo-Abdul use a qualitative case study of twelve Ibero-American media to highlight how slow journalism values context, rigor, and authorial voice as tools to combat misinformation and defend democracy.


Why is it important?

In a media ecosystem dominated by speed, sensationalism, and infoxication, slow journalism prioritizes accuracy over immediacy, enabling investigative practices often abandoned by mainstream media. It also introduces new business models, narrative aesthetics, and ethical standards rooted in public service and storytelling.


Key Findings

1. Slow journalism is alive and growing in Ibero-America

  • Cases include: Jot Down, Altaïr, 5W (Spain), Gatopardo (Mexico), El Faro (El Salvador), Plaza Pública (Guatemala), Armando.info and ProDavinci (Venezuela), La Silla Vacía and El Malpensante (Colombia), Anfibia (Argentina), and CIPER (Chile).

  • All emphasize literary journalism, long-form narratives, and humanized storytelling.

2. Financing models vary but rely on independence

  • Funding comes from:

    • Subscriptions and crowdfunding

    • Support from universities or foundations (e.g., Open Society, Ford Foundation)

    • Workshops, events, and book sales

3. Challenges include elitism and sustainability

  • Most projects avoid mass appeal and advertising, limiting growth.

  • The result is often elite journalism with reduced reach but high credibility.

4. Impact on society

  • These outlets have led investigations like the Panama Papers and Odebrecht scandal.

  • In authoritarian contexts (e.g., Venezuela), they resist censorship and reveal corruption despite government blocks.


Journalism Values Promoted

  • Time over urgency

  • Quality over quantity

  • Civic over commercial goals

These values contrast with click-driven media logic and offer a paradigm shift in how news is produced, consumed, and funded.


FAQs

Q: What defines slow journalism?
A: Journalism that rejects immediacy to prioritize depth, investigation, narrative quality, and ethics.

Q: Why is Ibero-America significant in this trend?
A: Due to press restrictions, corruption, and digital inequality, slow journalism becomes a critical space for accountability.

Q: How do these media survive financially?
A: Through international funding, university support, and reader contributions—not traffic or ads.

Q: Is slow journalism elitist?
A: Partially. Its format appeals to educated audiences, but its content serves public interest and exposes hidden truths.

Romero-Rodríguez, L.M., Tejedor, S., &  Castillo-Abdul, B. (2022). From the Immediacy of the Cybermedia to the Need for Slow Journalism: Experiences from Ibero-America. Journalism Practice, 16(8), 1578-1596. https://doi.org/10.1080/17512786.2020.1870530

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