A imprensa em municípios emancipados, na década de 1990, na região do Conselho Regional de desenvolvimento do Vale do Rio Pardo.

Abstract

This dissertation investigated the formation and structuring of Printed newspapers in towns emancipated in the decade of 1990, in the region of the Regional Council for Development of Vale do Rio Pardo (Corede - VRP), in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. In three of the nine municipalities, the local written press appeared. Thus, there was the emergence and structuring of the newspaper in: Sinimbu with Tribuna Popular, Vale do Sol with the Folha Vale do Sol; and Passo do Sobrado with Gazeta Popular. The specific objectives of this search were: a) the history of these newspapers publishing, b) its editorial, c) evolution of production structure, d) professional formation of their employees, e) coverage and circulation, and f) financial aspects of the periodicals. From this analysis, printed newspapers were related to the development of their municipality and the region. The media are not mere instruments or support in which information circulates: they influence and are influenced by society in a system that feeds itself, produce meaning and change the way individuals perceive and comprehend the world. This study has a quality approach with exploratory design. The bibliographic and documental research, and the in-depth interview technique were used. Owners and collaborators who held the position of chief-editor were interviewed. The investigation confirms a strict relationship of the publications with the emancipation of these municipalities and with the development of the region where they are established. It also demonstrates that the digital technological advances and the access to higher education, both with strong growth from the 1990's, are key points that directly influenced the quality of management, graphic editing and publishing of newspaper.