The Role of Radio in Crisis Situations. Initiatives in the Coronavirus Pandemic
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https://doi.org/10.33732/ixc/10/03ElpapeKeywords:
Radio, Coronavirus, Pandemic, CrisisAbstract
Radio has always proven to be a medium that easily adapts to crises. Throughout history, in major natural disasters and health emergencies, radio has played a leading role because it is the most universal, simple, and accessible medium. Also, in the coronavirus pandemic, radio has proved to be a reference medium. Therefore, this article aims to show the radio’s influence in crises and describe the main initiatives that the medium is carrying out about COVID-19. The radio stations have had to adapt to the new situation with professionals working remotely and programs that have been modified with content about the coronavirus. As in other crises, consumption has increased, and the medium is helping to alleviate the psychological effects of the pandemic. This central role of radio is also shown in the number of initiatives that different radio stations worldwide have organized, such as contests and solidarity actions to help all those affected. Once again, as it has happened at other emergency times in history, radio plays a substantial role.Metrics
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