Abstract
In order to revisit the classic agenda-setting hypothesis in a new media environment, this study investigates the relationship between online information search and news media coverage for two prominent social issues: immigration and terrorism. Using longitudinal data of news coverage from the two leading national newspapers The New York Times and Washington Post and search query volume from Google Trends, this study reveals a reciprocal relationship between online information search and media coverage. We find more search query volume leads to more subsequent media coverage, while more media coverage results in less online information search. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - May 2019 |
| Event | 69th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA19): Communication Beyond Boundaries - Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, United States Duration: 24 May 2019 → 28 May 2019 https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.icahdq.org/resource/resmgr/conference/2019/2019printprogram.pdf https://www.icahdq.org/page/2019Conference https://www.icahdq.org/general/custom.asp?page=2019Conference |
Conference
| Conference | 69th Annual International Communication Association Conference (ICA19) |
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| Abbreviated title | ICA19 |
| Place | United States |
| City | Washington |
| Period | 24/05/19 → 28/05/19 |
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