The consensus agenda between the media and opinion leaders on issues of economic reform in Saudi society:

Document Type : Original Article

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Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Electronic Publishing, College of Media and Communication - Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University.

Abstract

The current study aimed to identify the extent of consensus or difference in the consensus agenda between the media and opinion leaders towards issues of economic reform in the Saudi society in light of the new environment for interactive media. Applying to a sample of the accounts of paper newspapers (Riyadh, Al-Eqtisadiah), electronic newspapers (previous, urgent), and five influential opinion leaders in economic affairs, according to the most followed on Twitter, within three months from 1 / 9-30 / 11/2016.

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