Solution Journalism: A New Prospect for Ensuring Revenue of Vietnamese Press Agencies Nowadays

Abstract

Furthermore, to foster the growth of solution journalism in Vietnam, this article provides valuable insights and recommendations for news organizations to implement effective development strategies and attract readers. In this topic, the main concepts and theories that underpin the research are presented Solution journalism or Constructive journalism stand out, providing a solid basis for understanding the context of the investigation.The editorial board were to charge readers, 45% of the public would agree to subscribe to a membership package, 41% would still be unsure about the quality of the newspaper when subscribing, and the remaining 14% would say they would not subscribe to the membership package A survey conducted in Vietnam found that 59.3% of adults over 18 are willing to pay between 7,000 and 10,000 VND per week to read news in a solution-oriented journalism model. In Vietnam today, there is still limited research on this type of journalism. This article utilizes an analytical and statistical approach to explore the origin and implementation of solution journalism in several international news organizations. Additionally, the article presents the results of a survey conducted on 400 individuals regarding their willingness to pay for news content. The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, providing insights into how the results can be applied or influence practices in the field of journalism (Solution journalism or Constructive journalism). Solution journalism is a type of journalism that has been gaining popularity in recent years. In the context of the media being flooded with negative and sensational news, the trend of solution journalism emerges as a “breath of fresh air” gradually asserting its role and importance. Unlike “traditional” journalism which focuses on reporting events, solution journalism focuses on providing readers with positive news and proposing solutions to social problems based on positive psychology. Solution journalism is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, because it offers many benefits to society, such as encouraging public action, proposing and solving social problems, attracting readers, and especially increasing revenue for news organizations.