Classification of alternative media

Abstract

This article reviews the attempt to classify alternative media - the outlets that won the trust of the audience and has a critical approach to the mainstream publications and TV channels. Special attention is paid to the content delivery, area of operations, opportunities for content monetization, as well as to the information credibility and to the process of content verification in international alternative media. The classification endeavors to make the studies of the emerging alternative media and their potential for credibility more systematic.