My media niche and digital artefact for this semester is based on the comparison between the English premier league, the EPL, and the Australian football league, the A-League.
This idea in particular will better my understanding of both sports, however, adding an ethnographic perception will increase my knowledge on aspects which I must take into account as I aspire to become a sports journalist.
To carry out my investigation I will aim to observe my field and use interviewing/surveying to acquire data and trends to collect my findings. By recently creating a sports journalism based instagram account, I can now use the platform to reach an audience relative to both leagues. When doing this I will adhere to ethical implications, maintaining a fair research investigation.
Examples of my interview and survey questions include:
Why do you believe EPL is a greater and more significant league than the A-League?
What can the A-League do to be more like the EPL?
Are there any social media aspects which EPL use that could have a greater affect on their audience?
Are there any marketing strategies in particular that EPL use which you are drawn to?
What does it mean for you to be a ‘fan’ of your chosen EPL/ and or A-League team
My research will continue on this blog as well as my instagram page Ransack Sport.
James Muggeridge 