Hyperlocal Media and Data Journalism

Data journalism is still a nascent concept in the emerging hyperlocal media sector, but examples of activity do exist – particularly in the US – and steps can be taken to make it more mainstream. This book chapter was part of "Data Journalism: Mapping the Future" published in 10 Jan 2014 and edited by John Mair and Richard Lance Keeble. See: http://www.abramis.co.uk/books/bookdetails.php?id=184549616 for more details.