It's the Audience Stupid!
1. The use of storytelling is being used to broaden audiences because that is what the majority of viewers want to hear. As the author pointed out, when she went out and sampled a group of people they stated that the news they wanted to hear was based on storytelling. The author then started using this advice and started showcasing comparisons between the UK and the rest of Europe. She started to tell the story of how something happening in the UK could be solved or visa versa in another country. This storytelling theme the author uncovered broadened audiences because many different people were involved in the different sections of the story. This would also interest viewers because instead of just dishing out the information as to what was happening, viewers liked discussion on the topics.
2. Digital media is being used to engage audiences by allowing more people to be in touch with international news. People are in search of all different kinds of media coverage and they can establish connections to what they would like to find through digital media. It can can also be used to do things such as spark an international debate, call on others expertise, and allow journalists to crowdsource.
3. 1. Providing dimensional journalism to increase the interest level in a story.
2. Comparative journalism from different countries.
3. Discussion or debate to make the reader "wiser."
All the Aggregation that's fit to Aggregate
1. Aggregation is the collection of units into a mass, in the aspect of journalism it is taking news that has been reported by someone else and using it as your own.
2. An example of the Huffington Posts aggregation is here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/20/bibi-backtracks-palestinian-state_n_6904670.html?utm_hp_ref=world&utm_hp_ref=world
In this article for example, all the factual information is cited to other news sources who did the reporting, the Huffington Post just aggregated the information by citing it to other news sources and calling it their own.
3. Yes, aggregate journalism is a threat to professional journalism in that a report who aggregates is not actually doing his or her job. A real true professional would be at the scene of the crime reporting and getting first accounts of the story. Anyone can aggregate information, only a true seasoned journalism professional can understand how to get accurate information from first hand sources. When journalism is left to aggregation there will be no first hand source and facts will become skewed.
Photojournalism
1. People obtain real accounts of accurate pictures from the scenes of incidences.
2. The verification of the photo can become tricky because of social media if the original source cannot be verified the content becomes questionable.
3. If the source of the photo cannot be verified then the photo can be questionable and considered to be non factual.
4. A professional journalist now has many helpers. It is like having a team of ground troops who are all armed with their cellphones ready to take pictures. There are very few journalists compared to the population. When an event occurs it is very slim that a journalist will be there at the exact moment. People who capture events such as a plane crash help journalists entice viewers with real time footage of the crash. Everyone who owns a phone and can capture pictures helps newspapers and news outlets cover footage of what they would normally only have the aftermath.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
YouTube
1. Online interaction becomes a key for YouTube production because of producer and consumer media convergence and the participatory culture. The producers of YouTube videos get instant feedback from the viewers of those videos. The comment section is also the only way for producers to get any kind of feedback. If a YouTuber wants viewers and a large fan base they will listen to comments made by viewers. Many YouTubers encourage viewers to comment and like at the end of their videos because they want participatory culture and the relationship between the consumers and producers. The only fan base the YouTuber has is from the people who actively comment, like, favorite and watch every video they produce. Media convergence of consumer producer interactions and participatory culture are the keys to YouTube success.
2. Teens make up a large part of the viewers and subscribers on YouTube however they may not actively participate. Teens feel insecure about their points of view and do not wish to comment or like videos because of this. Many YouTubers will obtain more views than likes or comments because many teens do not wish to voice their opinions. Teens may feel scared, insecure or pressured by writing comments. It is part of the adolescent phase of insecurity and self consciousness. They watch these videos are their primary source of entertainment but do not feel confident enough to post a comment.
3.YouTube creates a different community than other online sites because of the comment, like, share, favorite and other features. People who connect on YouTube can interact first hand with people who post and share clips. Viewers can also post videos of their own and interact with other producers that way. Usual websites do not allow the user to have this much participation in content. The most users can do on usual websites is post a comment. On YouTube consumers can actually talk to other people through video, they can comment, like and favorite videos. This creates a more humanistic website and goes toward what people want to see in technology. They want to be able to interact with producers and other consumers in ways they normally would through human nature.
4. The next step for YouTube development is having a more humanistic approach. This encompases the Web 3.0 theory in that the web will eventually be more human-like. Consumers will be able to interact in more ways with producers, and producers will interact among themselves as well. There will be a much more human approach to YouTube. Possibly allowing the site to go directly toward videos it knows the viewer will like or having related videos and topics integrated better. I think the future of YouTube will allow for much more consumer producer conversation in a more humanistic fashion. It will also have technology advances and allow for more technology convergence.
2. Teens make up a large part of the viewers and subscribers on YouTube however they may not actively participate. Teens feel insecure about their points of view and do not wish to comment or like videos because of this. Many YouTubers will obtain more views than likes or comments because many teens do not wish to voice their opinions. Teens may feel scared, insecure or pressured by writing comments. It is part of the adolescent phase of insecurity and self consciousness. They watch these videos are their primary source of entertainment but do not feel confident enough to post a comment.
3.YouTube creates a different community than other online sites because of the comment, like, share, favorite and other features. People who connect on YouTube can interact first hand with people who post and share clips. Viewers can also post videos of their own and interact with other producers that way. Usual websites do not allow the user to have this much participation in content. The most users can do on usual websites is post a comment. On YouTube consumers can actually talk to other people through video, they can comment, like and favorite videos. This creates a more humanistic website and goes toward what people want to see in technology. They want to be able to interact with producers and other consumers in ways they normally would through human nature.
4. The next step for YouTube development is having a more humanistic approach. This encompases the Web 3.0 theory in that the web will eventually be more human-like. Consumers will be able to interact in more ways with producers, and producers will interact among themselves as well. There will be a much more human approach to YouTube. Possibly allowing the site to go directly toward videos it knows the viewer will like or having related videos and topics integrated better. I think the future of YouTube will allow for much more consumer producer conversation in a more humanistic fashion. It will also have technology advances and allow for more technology convergence.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Social Media
1. The trends of social media are increasing as mobile application usage becomes more common. Social media use is 85% up from last year. Social media sites such as google plus and pintrest are up significantly from lastyear while Facebook is actually down by 8%. Nonetheless, social media are increasing with more usage of mobile technology.
2. The takeaways I see from this data are that the usage of social media will go hand-in-hand with increased mobile technology. Mobile social media applications will also increase usage. As technology increases more people will become connected to social media and use them with more regularity. As the survey results said, teenagers are using social media in the bathroom now. Things like this will continue to increase because as more people use technology and it becomes more endowed in everyday life people will use it in different ways. Social media usage will always increase as shown in these statistics.
3. Businesses use social media to heighten brand recognition and develop a conversation with consumers. Social media is used for customer service, and as a presence for establishing a "brand morale." Consumers look into social media sites; businesses should not use social media as a means of advertising because of this dynamic, conversational theme.
4. Social media are not places for advertising. They are also not quick fixes for companies who are looking to increase sales. Social media are places where companies can take part in the dynamic sense of media instead of the static, traditional means of advertising.
5. Social media "is" a place for dynamic conversations between consumers and businesses. Businesses can have dialogue with their customers and get into a more humanistic approach to marketing.
6. Businesses should not use social media for advertising as this is not the correct place for static marketing plans. Businesses should use social media to engage consumers and create a conversation with them. It can be used for brand management and creating a company message or theme. Companies should not use social media as a quick fix to increase sales and it should be used as a part of their marketing plan rather than just the entire plan itself.
2. The takeaways I see from this data are that the usage of social media will go hand-in-hand with increased mobile technology. Mobile social media applications will also increase usage. As technology increases more people will become connected to social media and use them with more regularity. As the survey results said, teenagers are using social media in the bathroom now. Things like this will continue to increase because as more people use technology and it becomes more endowed in everyday life people will use it in different ways. Social media usage will always increase as shown in these statistics.
3. Businesses use social media to heighten brand recognition and develop a conversation with consumers. Social media is used for customer service, and as a presence for establishing a "brand morale." Consumers look into social media sites; businesses should not use social media as a means of advertising because of this dynamic, conversational theme.
4. Social media are not places for advertising. They are also not quick fixes for companies who are looking to increase sales. Social media are places where companies can take part in the dynamic sense of media instead of the static, traditional means of advertising.
5. Social media "is" a place for dynamic conversations between consumers and businesses. Businesses can have dialogue with their customers and get into a more humanistic approach to marketing.
6. Businesses should not use social media for advertising as this is not the correct place for static marketing plans. Businesses should use social media to engage consumers and create a conversation with them. It can be used for brand management and creating a company message or theme. Companies should not use social media as a quick fix to increase sales and it should be used as a part of their marketing plan rather than just the entire plan itself.
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Web 3.0
Web 3.0 is a revolutionary stage which occurs because of peoples' want for the web to be more humanistic. Web 1.0 is simply defined as a process where one person creates and publishes material online and another person consumes it. This was preceded by Web 2.0 which can most be related to social media in which there is no longer a static stream of content from publisher to user. In Web 2.0 consumers can produce material along with publishers and everyone can bring something to the web. Web 3.0 goes further than both of these and tries to establish a humanistic aspect to the web.
Humans try to push the boundaries of technology to allow it to coincide with human life. Web 3.0 is the next step in this process because it will combine human thought processes with data. Miko Coffey explains this to be like creating a dinner party. You are making a meal for a bunch of guests and Web 2.0 only knows which ingredients you are putting in, it does not know that you are making a meal or that your guests have food allergies or special dietary needs. Web 3.0 will be able to realize what meal you are making, know exactly who has which allergy and when you last spoke with your friends.
Web 3.0 is going to step toward that humanistic thought process. The web will understand the human link to thought and creation to go further than Web 2.0. The web will be able to think and rationalize just as humans do.
Rather than allowing all thought to come from producers and consumers, and having the web as a tool to publish those thoughts, the web will now be able to think on its own and connect data as if it is thinking as a human would.
Humans try to push the boundaries of technology to allow it to coincide with human life. Web 3.0 is the next step in this process because it will combine human thought processes with data. Miko Coffey explains this to be like creating a dinner party. You are making a meal for a bunch of guests and Web 2.0 only knows which ingredients you are putting in, it does not know that you are making a meal or that your guests have food allergies or special dietary needs. Web 3.0 will be able to realize what meal you are making, know exactly who has which allergy and when you last spoke with your friends.
Web 3.0 is going to step toward that humanistic thought process. The web will understand the human link to thought and creation to go further than Web 2.0. The web will be able to think and rationalize just as humans do.
Rather than allowing all thought to come from producers and consumers, and having the web as a tool to publish those thoughts, the web will now be able to think on its own and connect data as if it is thinking as a human would.
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