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ABSTRACT
New media are internet related form of communication that enhance interaction between users as well as interaction between users and contents. This research examined the influence of new media on news gathering: a case study of Nigerian Television Authority, Benin City. The goal was to measure how the new media technologies has enhanced, improved news gathering process and also measure the impact. To achieve its objectives, the study adopted questionnaire for its data collection which were presented and analyzed in some frequency tables and percentages. Findings reveals that new media technologies is capable of influencing news gathering and it has. The new media provides greater access to vast source of information and also offers flexibility to journalists. New media also helps in connecting people in different places in real time without them physically meeting which in turn helps the news gathering process. The research concludes that new media has introduced a new dimension to the mode of news gathering and dissemination. The researcher therefore made useful recommendations for better use of new media through proper training of staff and awareness programme to exterminate ignorance.
