Online News Video: Development Milestones and Research Trends

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15826/csp.2026.10.1.378

Abstract

The article explores the key stages of online news video development, together with the primary trends of online news video research. Through the analysis of Digital News reports compiled by Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, we distinguish three major stages of the development of online news videos: the formation stage in 2013–2015, the first platform shift in 2016–2020, and the second platform shift from 2021 to the present time. The period prior to 2013, we suggest, be recognized as the premises stage. We test this model in the context of the Russian media system. Further analysis of all the online news video-related publications over the past 25 years in major international and Russian databases shows that research directions reflect the main trends of the three stages of online news video development. We conclude our observations by stating that the proposed framework is supported by data from Western, Asian, and some Southern contexts, showing remarkable parallels despite different media systems. Future research should test it in other regions.

Author Biographies

Karine V. Chobanyan, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow

Karine V. Chobanyan, Cand. Sci. (Philology), is an Associate Professor at the Department of Television and Radio Broadcasting at the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University. She has over 10 years of experience in television news and over 15 years of experience in teaching. Her recent research is focused on the online practices of 24-hour news channels. Her studies also examine current trends in broadcast news in Russia and the U.S., as well as the specifics of broadcast news language. Karine Chobanyan is the author of numerous articles and six books. In 2025, she co-edited the Online Video in Russia: Formation and Development monograph. She has also received several awards, including the National Association of Media Researchers' Award for Best Research Article and the Moscow State University Award for Outstanding Monograph.

Liudmila A. Kruglova, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow

Liudmila A. Kruglova, Cand. Sci. (Philology) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Television and Radio Broadcasting at the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University, Associate Professor in Media Communications and Journalism. She has been teaching and conducting research at the Faculty of Journalism of MSU for over 20 years, where she graduated with honors and defended her dissertation. Kruglova also worked for about 15 years on leading Russian television channels and radio stations, for which she was awarded the State Certificate of Honor. Associate Professor Kruglova is the author of about a hundred research publications, including articles in highly rated journals, monographs, textbooks, and teaching aids on journalism. In 2025, she co-edited the Online Video in Russia: Formation and Development monograph. Her research interests are related to the transformation of audiovisual and audio content on the Internet, podcasting, media consumption, and social media. Her academic awards include the Certificate of Honor from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, which recognizes “significant achievements in the field of education and many years of conscientious work,” as well as the Moscow State University Award for Outstanding Research Articles. Publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=wmdEzUwAAAAJ

Kristina L. Zuykina, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow

Kristina L. Zuykina, Cand. Sci. (Philology), is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Sociology of Mass Communication at the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University. She is the Head of Young Researchers Council at the MSU Faculty of Journalism. As an active member of the Council, she is involved in the organization of some international scientific conferences, All-Russian Science Festival NAUKA 0+, and some educational events and projects aimed to engage students with science. Her basic research fields are methodology of media studies, political sociology, Internet studies, political communication. Kristina is the author of 32 articles and five books. In 2025, she co-authored the Online Video in Russia: Formation and Development monograph.

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2026-04-17
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Chobanyan, K., Kruglova, L., & Zuykina, K. (2026). Online News Video: Development Milestones and Research Trends. Changing Societies & Personalities, 10(1), 156-175. doi:10.15826/csp.2026.10.1.378
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