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date: 17 June 2025

liveblog 

Source:
A Dictionary of Journalism
Author(s):

Tony Harcup

A form of *blog that is rapidly updated in real time for a certain period, typically to cover a particular event such as a major conference, a demonstration, a fashion show, or a football match. Liveblogs may have a stand-alone presence on the web or may be part of how major news organizations choose to expand their coverage and provide their online audience with added value. Displaying the most recent material first (although some liveblogs allow ... ...

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