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Maximilian Eder

@maxeder.bsky.social

Researcher: @unistavanger.bsky.social on mediatized scandalization | Research Fellow: #UniBw Munich | PhD: University of #Passau 🦣 maxeder@sciences.social 🐦 _maxeder 🖥️ max-eder.de 
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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 2w ago

⏰ New open-access paper ⏰ We explored the influences that might pose challenges to investigative #journalism in Germany. In short: Defamation lawsuits, threats, and a lack of resources to support time-intensive investigative research are the most important challenges. doi.org/10.1080/1751...

Watchdogs Under Pressure: Influences on German Investigative Journalists and how they Deal with them

Investigative journalism is a distinct branch of the profession that serves democracy by being particularly willing to confront powerful elites and expose their misconduct through persistent resear...

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 3mo ago

New paper out on challenges, opportunities, and limitations of pilot studies❗ Drawing on a #DesignThinking pilot study, I utilized a three-phase analytical framework for understanding how pilot studies facilitate #knowledge transfer. Get the study here: doi.org/10.1108/QRJ-...

Challenges, opportunities and limitations of pilot studies: reflections on a Design Thinking project for knowledge transfer in journalism research

Purpose. This article provides insights into the value of pilot studies in facilitating and enhancing knowledge transfer within the broader field of journalism research. It specifically examines the c...

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 4mo ago

⏰ New book chapter ⏰ I examine the largely underexplored concept of AI-driven hyper-personalized news recommendations. In short, there are still several ethical and practical implications to be considered, both for newsrooms and audiences. 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/978-...

AI and the Hyper-Personalization of News Content

For decades, editorial decisions and news media organizations’ strategic goals have primarily determined the distribution of journalistic content. However, the integration of artificial intellig...

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 11mo ago

⏰ New open-access paper ⏰ We explored audiences' awareness of algorithmic news #personalisation in GER, FR, and the UK (N = 3,030). In short: There is a general lack of awareness and inequities related to age, gender, and political interest. 🔗 doi.org/10.1080/1369...

Being aware of algorithmic personalization? Insights from three European Countries

News recommender systems offer significant benefits for news media organizations by enabling the algorithmic selection and personalization of content based on individual user preferences. However, ...

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 12mo ago

⏰ New open-access paper ⏰ We explored how #comments shape readers’ perception of an article’s journalistic quality. In short: positive reader comments affect the perception of specific journalistic #quality dimensions, while negative comments garner more attention. 🔗 doi.org/10.5771/2192...

Journalistic quality in the eye of the beholder: An eye-tracking study on user comments and their effect on journalistic Quality perception - Nomos eLibrary

Nutzendenkommentare haben sich zu einem wichtigen Bestandteil von Nachrichtenartikeln entwickelt und damit die Art und Weise verändert, wie das Publikum m…

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 12mo ago

🚨 New publication out now🚨 Together with Irene #Preisinger, I explore how structural & political pressures impact investigative journalism in Austria by using the #Ibiza affair as a case study. 🔍 Watchdog journalism is still hindered by elite influence & media-politics ties. 🔗 Get the full paper 👇

Watchdogs on a leash: Austrian journalists and their obstacles to investigative reporting | Intellect

Investigative journalism is experiencing a new golden age facilitated by digital technologies for reporting and international, cross-border collaboration. Despite and often because of the vital role i...

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨Publication alert🚨 I am very happy to see this article on the hybrid normalization of #Twitter published. Main finding: German political journalists follow their traditional norms and practices on the platform, while also adopting Twitter-specific ones. Get the article for free here 👇

Hybrid normalization of Twitter: Political journalists’ practices during the 2021 German federal election debates - Maximilian Eder, 2025

Despite disruptions and challenges posed by social media platforms like Twitter, they have become normalized in journalists’ professional practices. At the same...

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 Publication alert 🚨 Why is local #journalism slow in #AI adoption? Helle Sjøvaag and I argue that regulatory framework, competitive pressures, and trust in technology collectively shape the AI #adoption curve. Download the 📰 for free as an open-access publication 👇

Falling behind the adoption curve: Local journalism’s struggle for innovation in the AI transformation

This theoretical framework-driven article addresses the challenges faced by local journalism in adapting to technological innovations, particularly in the context of declining traditional funding m...

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Daniel Drepper@danieldrepper.bsky.social · 2y ago

NEU: In Deutschland verschwinden immer mehr Lokalzeitungen. In fast jedem zweiten Landkreis gibt es inzwischen nur noch eine einzige Zeitung. Das ist ein Problem, denn nichts ist so wichtig für unserer Demokratie wie ein funktionierender Lokaljournalismus. Die ganze Studie: wuestenradar.de

Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 3y ago

Vi sees igjen Stavanger 🇳🇴 I had a great week at the @UniStavanger, together with @hellesjovaag, @raufercon and all the nice people there. Thank you to @VolkswagenSt for making this research stay possible.

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Maximilian Eder@maxeder.bsky.social · 3y ago

🚨New paper on scandalization practices on #Twitter. Is the scandalization dynamic on social media different than in print? Find the answer here (open-access):  🔗 doi.org/10.20901/ms....

From Questionable Incident to Political Scandal: The Ibiza Affair’s Scandalization on Twitter

Political scandals have become an everyday phenomenon, among other things, due to the crucial role of social media platforms as they shape how scandals unfold, are reported upon by journalists, and ar...

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