Abstract In the Nordic countries, local and regional newspapers have functioned as keystone media. This article examines the emergence of hyperlocal initiatives as part of evolving local media ecosystems in Finland, analysing the extent and characteristics of hyperlocal media, and how they relate to wider changes in the Finnish media ecosystem. The data gathered on hyperlocal initiatives include a semi-structured survey by phone and online. The research conducted shows that the field is diverse. Rather than considering hyperlocal media in the context of typical publication forms, these newcomers can be best described according to a set of dimensions. Furthermore, the results indicate rather a strong desire to engage people in community building. The emergence of hyperlocal publications means adding a new layer to the Finnish media ecosystem. This development also provides the grounds for further study of the possible emergence of a new media era in Finland.

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超本地媒体的新兴形式

摘要在北欧国家，地方和地方报纸已成为主要媒体。本文探讨了超本地计划作为芬兰不断发展的本地媒体生态系统的一部分的出现，分析了超本地媒体的范围和特征，以及它们如何与芬兰媒体生态系统的更广泛变化相关。有关超本地计划的数据包括通过电话和在线进行的半结构化调查。进行的研究表明，该领域是多种多样的。与其在典型的出版物形式中考虑超本地媒体，不如根据一组维度对这些新来者进行最佳描述。此外，结果表明人们强烈希望让人们参与社区建设。超本地出版物的出现意味着在芬兰媒体生态系统中增加了新的层面。