Digitization of magazine publishing in Turkey

The purpose of this study is to address digitization of magazine publishing with a sampling of 450 individuals in Istanbul province. For this aim the study is completed in four chapters. Digitization concept in Turkey is discussed in the first chapter. The definitions of communication, public relations and mass media are firstly presented in this chapter. Then the properties of digitalization are discussed and the process of transition from traditional publishing to electronic publishing is investigated. In the second chapter, information about digital broadcasting in Turkey is given. Here, the definition, development and basis of broadcasting systems of digital publishing are explained primarily. Then the differences between digital broadcasting and printed broadcasting, the advantages and disadvantages of digital broadcasting, definition, development, differences from traditional magazines and advantages and disadvantages of digital magazines are discussed. The third chapter includes the methodology of the research. Information about the purpose, the population and sampling, data collection tools and data analysis is given in this chapter. The study is finalized with the research findings in the fourth chapter. Keywords: Magazine Publishing, Digital Magazine, Digital Publications, Digitization