Merinews

Merinews is an English-language online newspaper 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]

Merinews
Type of site
Online newspaper
Available inEnglish
OwnerVipul Kant Upadhyay
URLwww.merinews.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
Launched2006
Current statusActive

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
  1. Citizen Journalism and Human Rights in North East India. ""Archived copy". Archived from the original on 25 March 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)", WACC Global Report
  2. Thriving Citizen Journalism in India "", Mid Day, 4 September 2011
  3. Merinews launches city based monthly tabloid" ", India Digital Review
  4. Maya Ranganathan; Usha M Rodrigues (8 July 2010). Indian Media in a Globalised World. SAGE Publications. pp. 112–. ISBN 978-81-321-0599-2.
  5. Merinews CEO speaks at AMIC Conference "", Snurb
  6. 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.
  7. Merinews launches city specific sections" ", India Digital Review
  8. Merinews launches city based monthly tabloid" ", India Digital Review
  9. Merinews wins Manthan Awards in 2006 ""Archived copy". Archived from the original on 17 October 2012. Retrieved 25 February 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)" Digital Inclusion for Development
  10. Webby Honorees for 2007 in News Category ""Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 October 2009. Retrieved 25 February 2012.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)" Webby Awards
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