Examples
LA Police Dept
Asian Tsunami
London bombings
Institutions may benefit as it may be likely for them to receive ugc meaning that their popularity will increase whereas the audience may benefit because they are more likely to believe ugc as it will have an unbiased view. If institutions continue to upload ugc then it is likely that the company will gain popularity.
Social
Social media sites like twitter allow for news stories to break out fast allowing for a higher population reach.
Historical
Updates and improvements in technology mean that there are more ways now to view things that it ever once was possible.
Economical
The fact that most things on the internet are free mean that it is harder for news firms and journalists to make profit.
Political
The wide range of things that can be seen on the internet may have an influence on the governments decisions as it is now easy for them to see exactly what the public want due to their comments and blog posts on social media sites.
1. A citizen journalist is a member of public who plays a role collecting, reporting or analysing news.
2. One of the first examples was when LA police chased a speeder.
3.FAQS
Social Media
Chat room
Online Forum
Online discussions
4. Professional shot footage may take time to prepare and plan meaning that a director could influence his/hers views on the footage making the clip potentially bias whereas UGC is footage that has been recorded naturally without a bias view.
5. A gatekeeper is an organisation that help finalize the news list.
6. Due to a rise in usage of the internet and other media platforms, it is easy for anyone to submit their views on a subject which means that gatekeepers will have to keep this into account so they can choose what the audience wants
7. An increase in UGC may mean that journalists will lose jobs as it is easier for people to record videos and take photos of events on a first hand basis.
Friday 24 October 2014
Wednesday 22 October 2014
Snapchat messaging app gets its first ad... and it's very creepy
This article focuses on the fact that social media platform snapchat will be using advertisements now to make money as so far they have 100m users and do not make money of the app in any way. So far they have started advertising certain brands via the platform by showing advertisements as stories. The advertisements will only however be available to view for 24 hours.
I think that this is a good way for snapchat to make money however some users may find this annoying. I think by advertising for only the time period of 24 hours is a new way of advertising and may even start to be beneficial to firms.
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/20/snapchat-messaging-app-ad-creepy-ouija
Wednesday 15 October 2014
The internet is after your job
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/video/2014/oct/15/the-internet-is-after-your-job-video
This article emphasises how the internet is taking over even jobs of people in the middle class including lawyers, accountants and even doctors to some extent as there are so many facilities on the internet that act as an alternative for these proffesions. Applications have been made that allow people to interact with proffesional bodies virtually and therefore this is resulting in an increase in unemployment. The video also asks the viewer the question of how long will it be before there will be a real struggle to find a secure job.
I think that this video is very accurate and does have some causes for concerns and may make people think about how they have to adapt to new forms of technology just so they can get a job within the competitive market of the internet. It also creates a cause of concern about how secure jobs may be and as there is such an alternative, firms may not be able to compete with the free competitiors and therefor may have to shut down.
This article emphasises how the internet is taking over even jobs of people in the middle class including lawyers, accountants and even doctors to some extent as there are so many facilities on the internet that act as an alternative for these proffesions. Applications have been made that allow people to interact with proffesional bodies virtually and therefore this is resulting in an increase in unemployment. The video also asks the viewer the question of how long will it be before there will be a real struggle to find a secure job.
I think that this video is very accurate and does have some causes for concerns and may make people think about how they have to adapt to new forms of technology just so they can get a job within the competitive market of the internet. It also creates a cause of concern about how secure jobs may be and as there is such an alternative, firms may not be able to compete with the free competitiors and therefor may have to shut down.
Murdoch Pay Wall
I think that the BBC should be able to post news for free online as they are providing an informative platform for a wider audience who may not be able to afford a subscription fee. I think that other newspaper companies may see this as a weakness and therefore they do not like the BBC. However as they are in the private sector there aim is to maximise their profit whereas the BBC (even if believed is a biased organisation) are funded by the government through TV taxes and therefore aim to educate the public
I think that Rupert Murdoch as a businessman has tried to use full potential of the facilities of the internet in which he is trying to maximise his profit. It is good that he is also keeping up to date with technology and is looking for innovative ideas that will try and help him increase revenue. I think that he is using technical economies of scale in which he is cutting costs of items such as labourers and yet increasing the production of the newspaper however the production is slowly being shifted to a new platform of digital media, which will be beneficial for him as a businessman in the long run.
Build the Wall Analysis
Section 1
This targets the New York Times and Washington Post about how they are coping with placing a pay-wall in relation to their audience.
Section 2
This focuses on The Times and The Post discussing if a pay wall will be effective
Section 3
This section discusses the reasons why there has been such a decline in the newspaper industry.
Section 4
This discusses the effects if The Times and The Post were to move to an online basis.
The main point of this article is to highlight the issues of newspapers and how firms may be more successful if they were to add an online paywall to their websites as this may be the only way how journalists get paid. In addition to this there was also a point being made of the quality of the newspaper and if that is said to increase then it is also likely that they will be more attractive and therefore attracting a larger audience that may not mind paying for the news. A more detailed argument also states how newspaper firms are not taking full advantage of the internet and how they are not maximising their facilities. Another strategy that the Washington Post And New York Times have adapted to is also of that if the price of their hard copy newspaper increased then they would not have to put up a paywall, however this is only possible if the newspaper has a unique selling point and is seen somewhat more attractive than the competition and alternatives.
Comment 1
I will never pay for “news” again. Most news is not truly news - it is sensationalism, hype and deception. Most news is not balanced - every editor is biased. And it is not just that - I truly can not afford to pay for news. Academics, especially with tenure, got it made in the shade and may be able to afford to follow the “news” as they are funded and it does not come out of their pockets. The question comes down to this - do we want an informed public or not. The answer, at least right now, is no. If the public were truly properly informed the American people would not allow Wall Street to gut Main Street, would not believe the lies of “the terrorists are going to destroy our way of life” and would understand that it really makes no difference - except in perception - of who holds the title of chief cheerleader - oops I mean Commander in Chief, President, which should be renamed CEO of America Incorporated. - See more at: http://www.cjr.org/feature/build_the_wall_1.php?page=all#sthash.xnNNyYHa.dpuf
I think that this comment has a fair point about some editors being biased and therefore what we are consuming is always an opinion of someone else and therefore we can not always trust what we read. However i do think that the people should be informed of the news as they will have a better awareness of worldwide issues.
Comment 2
I think that this person is against a pay wall as they clearly despise it in their last sentence. This person seems to think that journalists are credited highly when their words are on print however they are not valued when they are viewed on a digitial basis. I think this is true to an extent as online things can easily be manipulated by other users and there is less authenticity which means everything is valued to the same standard.
Comment 3
Newspapers were the only collective up to date source of information before the web. The only reason you are still selling newspapers is because there are still people that have not discovered how to use the web.
This person thinks that the traditional newspaper is better than online news as they think that online people can be mislead with the sharing and opinions posted by others on other sights like facebook where users can influence their opinion on a story/article.
I personally think that as advancements in technology are increasing and the traditional newspaper is being more and more neglected over years, placing a paywall on news websites is exceptional idea as it maybe the only way in the future where a journalist gets paid. However i think that it may not be that successful as a company or person may be a subscriber and may blog or expose news articles for their own satisfaction for free meaning that companies who do have a paywall will be at a disadvantage. I think the only way a paywall would work is if there was a law in place that would mean we had to pay for all of our news. I personally would not pay for news at the moment because i can find out all stories somewhere on the internet at no cost. However if there was a time where there was no free alternative then i think myself and many others would pay for the news
This targets the New York Times and Washington Post about how they are coping with placing a pay-wall in relation to their audience.
Section 2
This focuses on The Times and The Post discussing if a pay wall will be effective
Section 3
This section discusses the reasons why there has been such a decline in the newspaper industry.
Section 4
This discusses the effects if The Times and The Post were to move to an online basis.
The main point of this article is to highlight the issues of newspapers and how firms may be more successful if they were to add an online paywall to their websites as this may be the only way how journalists get paid. In addition to this there was also a point being made of the quality of the newspaper and if that is said to increase then it is also likely that they will be more attractive and therefore attracting a larger audience that may not mind paying for the news. A more detailed argument also states how newspaper firms are not taking full advantage of the internet and how they are not maximising their facilities. Another strategy that the Washington Post And New York Times have adapted to is also of that if the price of their hard copy newspaper increased then they would not have to put up a paywall, however this is only possible if the newspaper has a unique selling point and is seen somewhat more attractive than the competition and alternatives.
Comment 1
I will never pay for “news” again. Most news is not truly news - it is sensationalism, hype and deception. Most news is not balanced - every editor is biased. And it is not just that - I truly can not afford to pay for news. Academics, especially with tenure, got it made in the shade and may be able to afford to follow the “news” as they are funded and it does not come out of their pockets. The question comes down to this - do we want an informed public or not. The answer, at least right now, is no. If the public were truly properly informed the American people would not allow Wall Street to gut Main Street, would not believe the lies of “the terrorists are going to destroy our way of life” and would understand that it really makes no difference - except in perception - of who holds the title of chief cheerleader - oops I mean Commander in Chief, President, which should be renamed CEO of America Incorporated. - See more at: http://www.cjr.org/feature/build_the_wall_1.php?page=all#sthash.xnNNyYHa.dpuf
I think that this comment has a fair point about some editors being biased and therefore what we are consuming is always an opinion of someone else and therefore we can not always trust what we read. However i do think that the people should be informed of the news as they will have a better awareness of worldwide issues.
Comment 2
Newspapers don't make profit nor do they pay journalists with subscription revenue. Subscription revenues pay for printing and distribution.
Online advertising generates less revenue than print advertising because the ad sales folks don't know how to sell it. Or price it.
Revenue generated by cable television is itty-bitty peanuts for cable networks. The real revenue for cable networks is advertising.
Local television news programs realize no meaningful revenue from cable subscribers. Local news programs generate revenue with advertising. Local news programs are delivered free to our televisions. This is stunning in its similarity to the current internet news model.
Folks using the internet pay for access, just like cable viewers.
Here's one item that troubles me: The proposal that newspaper subscription revenue pays for journalism. This is false. Advertising pays salaries. What is it about journalism, and journalists, that makes their words more valuable when printed on a piece of paper than displayed on a screen?
The ideas presented are interesting in their naivete. Go ahead, try the ideas. In time those pay-only news organizations will realize someone has been drinking their milkshake.
- See more at: http://www.cjr.org/feature/build_the_wall_1.php?page=all#sthash.xnNNyYHa.dpufI think that this person is against a pay wall as they clearly despise it in their last sentence. This person seems to think that journalists are credited highly when their words are on print however they are not valued when they are viewed on a digitial basis. I think this is true to an extent as online things can easily be manipulated by other users and there is less authenticity which means everything is valued to the same standard.
Comment 3
Newspapers were the only collective up to date source of information before the web. The only reason you are still selling newspapers is because there are still people that have not discovered how to use the web.
Who would have paid to be able to contribute to this blog?? and the ones who do not even know it exists..?(they read newspapers).
I no longer need to get my movie sports etc infor from the newspaper. I get the "news"(information) directly from the supplier when I want it.
It is no longer possible to read only newspaper snippets and have an intelligent conversation with a teenager and expect you will be the better educated person in the conversation.
CHANGE your CONTENT to point to the web. Do not try and tell me your half of the story as the whole. Get me interested and point me to where I get the best educated, independant viewpoints. Summarise, investigate and report on the information avilable and being created on the WWW.
Not all people have a hunger for information and many will read only a yahoo summary page. Imagine a 70 year old newspaper reader telling his son what happened on Facebook today by reading the newspaper. Select and reduce information and ceate a "Push to Pull" medium.
The distribution channels need to distribute product as well. Deliver my order with my newspaper tomorrow morning.
Reading your laptop while on the toilet... just does not sound right.
Reading a morning newspaper in the sun with some coffee will remain a loved routine.
- See more at: http://www.cjr.org/feature/build_the_wall_1.php?page=all#sthash.xnNNyYHa.dpufReading a morning newspaper in the sun with some coffee will remain a loved routine.
This person thinks that the traditional newspaper is better than online news as they think that online people can be mislead with the sharing and opinions posted by others on other sights like facebook where users can influence their opinion on a story/article.
I personally think that as advancements in technology are increasing and the traditional newspaper is being more and more neglected over years, placing a paywall on news websites is exceptional idea as it maybe the only way in the future where a journalist gets paid. However i think that it may not be that successful as a company or person may be a subscriber and may blog or expose news articles for their own satisfaction for free meaning that companies who do have a paywall will be at a disadvantage. I think the only way a paywall would work is if there was a law in place that would mean we had to pay for all of our news. I personally would not pay for news at the moment because i can find out all stories somewhere on the internet at no cost. However if there was a time where there was no free alternative then i think myself and many others would pay for the news
Tuesday 14 October 2014
Future of Newspapers
The article is primarily stating that an increase in the usage and popularity of online media such as the internet is one of the main causes for the reduction in demand for newspapers. The article supports this statement by facts and figures showing a reduction in employment within the newspaper industry of 18 % between the years of 1990 - 2004. A prediction was also made that by the first quarter of 2043 it is likely that America would have scrapped newspapers completely. Signs that the industry is on a downfall include a reduction in journalists as newspaper companies are cutting costs yet still trying to increase their production. This effort is somewhat a struggle that newspaper companies are facing.
I think that it is a cause for concern however as there is still time and the newspaper industry has not yet died out there should not be that much panic. I think that people will just have to accept changes and further advancements in technology of the years to come. I think the main problem that may be of concern to some people is that people within the industry will lose their jobs and will therefore be unemployed. However i think there is still time for workers within the industry to specialise in other areas that may still be media related. Also i believe that as technology is forever advancing, workers should see this as an advantage and try to innovative with their skills
I think that it is a cause for concern however as there is still time and the newspaper industry has not yet died out there should not be that much panic. I think that people will just have to accept changes and further advancements in technology of the years to come. I think the main problem that may be of concern to some people is that people within the industry will lose their jobs and will therefore be unemployed. However i think there is still time for workers within the industry to specialise in other areas that may still be media related. Also i believe that as technology is forever advancing, workers should see this as an advantage and try to innovative with their skills
Wednesday 8 October 2014
Starting a political YouTube channel? Here's what not to do
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/07/political-youtube-channel-government
This article is about a teenager who composes a a rap from politicians speeches. He has had videos of David Cameron gone viral. The government have not reacted at this creator of these videos however are now thinking of launching a YouTube channel just for the government
I think that this will allow the government to be more engaged with the population especially people of a younger generation. This will allow the youth to have a greater insight on the decisions that will be made in parliament
Wednesday 1 October 2014
iPhone 6 and 6 plus bending fears 'seem overblown'
http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/29/iphone-6-plus-bending-overblown-consumer-reports
31.8kg of force to bend the iphone 6 (70lbs)
90lbs of force to bend the iphone 6 plus
130lbs of force to bend the iphone 5
I n this article tests are carried out to see how strong the iphone 6 and 6 plus are compared to other competitors on the market like android and HTC phones. The test concludes that the body of the iphone 4s,5 and 5s were all significantly stronger than the new phone. This is due to the fact that the body of the new iphone consists of much more aluminium than any of its predecessors. It took 31kg of force to be pressed at the back of the iphone for the phone to bend.
I think that the majority of Apple fans and consumers may still choose to buy the product as they may see it as a necessity however a lot of them in my opinion will also doubt its durability and therefore may think twice about buying the phone which could result in a decrease of demand for iPhone products.
NDM - Essay Feedback
WWW:
Paragraph about youtube is good and focused on the question
EBI:
Need to be more relevant to the question.
The content needs to be updated to current media stories
Dont go of on other tangents
Self Evaluation:
I think that i should have revised more thoroughly for this test as my knowledge of the topic was not really going in any specific direction. I needed to have stayed relevant to the question and always related my answer back to it.
Paragraph about youtube is good and focused on the question
EBI:
Need to be more relevant to the question.
The content needs to be updated to current media stories
Dont go of on other tangents
Self Evaluation:
I think that i should have revised more thoroughly for this test as my knowledge of the topic was not really going in any specific direction. I needed to have stayed relevant to the question and always related my answer back to it.
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