Merinews
Type of site | Web portal |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Vipul Kant Upadhyay |
| Slogan(s) | Power to people |
| Alexa rank |
 45,309 (Global 04/2016) |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2006 |
| Current status | Active |
| IP address | 174.142.120.40 |
Merinews is an English-language web portal in India built on the concept of citizen journalism.[1] The website is owned by Bizsol Advisors Pvt. Ltd. and allows anyone to share news, opinion, analysis, reviews, photos and events.[2] Merinews also has city based local print editions in metropolitan areas in India.[3]
Launched in 2006,[4] Merinews was started by Vipul Kant Upadhyay, who started with no journalism background.[5] In 2011 Merinews was India's largest citizen journalism portal.[6]
Business model
Merinews publications consist of user-generated content, where citizens play the role of journalists and share news, opinion, analysis, event details etc. The content isn't published directly as in a blog or social media platform, but is instead screened by the inhouse editorial team[2] Revenue is generated primarily through advertisement served with the content. As of 2013, merinews has also started publishing online local editions,[7] complemented by city specific local print tabloids.[8]
Recognition
Merinews received the Manthan Award for Best e-content in 2006 in the e-news category.[9]
In 2007, merinews was the first Indian website to make the list of ‘Official Honoree’ at the Webby Awards.[4][10]
References
- ↑ Citizen Journalism and Human Rights in North East India. "", WACC Global Report
- 1 2 Thriving Citizen Journalism in India "", Mid Day, 4 September 2011
- ↑ Merinews launches city based monthly tabloid" ", India Digital Review
- 1 2 Maya Ranganathan; Usha M Rodrigues (8 July 2010). Indian Media in a Globalised World. SAGE Publications. pp. 112–. ISBN 978-81-321-0599-2.
- ↑ Merinews CEO speaks at AMIC Conference "", Snurb
- ↑ Judith Clarke; Michael Bromley (18 August 2011). International News in the Digital Age: East-West Perceptions of A New World Order. Routledge. pp. 157–. ISBN 978-1-136-64228-9.
- ↑ Merinews launches city specific sections" ", India Digital Review
- ↑ Merinews launches city based monthly tabloid" ", India Digital Review
- ↑ Merinews wins Manthan Awards in 2006 "" Digital Inclusion for Development
- ↑ Webby Honorees for 2007 in News Category "" Webby Awards