Perceived effectiveness of established and innovative media accountability instruments in Spain. Comparative analysis in Andalusia, Euskadi, Catalonia, Galicia, Madrid and Valencia

Abstract

The perceived effectiveness of established and innovative media accountability instruments is analyzed in Andalusia, Euskadi, Catalonia, Galicia, Madrid and Valencia, and by means of a survey conducted among journalists, focus groups with media consumers in each community, and in-depth interviews with experts. Some differences are observed across professionals, citizens and experts and amongst the different autonomous communities. Audience participation in media accountability is the most controversial aspect.