25 TV: A Case Study of the Media During the Egyptian Uprising

Abstract

This case study examines 25 TV, an Egyptian television network named after the uprising that began on January 24, 2011, and the programs that attempted to combine social media use and more traditional broadcasting techniques. The examination looks at the Egyptian government involvement in broadcasting before, during, and after the uprising; the difficulties created by this structure; and the results of a survey of 25 TV staff about their perceptions of the network, including its successes and failures.