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Podcasting Test

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It's the Audience, Stupid! Questions

It’s the Audience, Stupid!

What is the new approach to storytelling and how is it being used to broaden audiences?

It has become more visual, using graphics and videos in order to convey the message, rather than simply just reading or audio.

How is digital media being used to engage audiences?
Digital media opens up the door for users to interact and become engaged by the content being shown. They promote social media or ask the audience to contribute content.

Give three specific examples of how you can incorporate storytelling into an article you write?
Three specific examples would be a graphic made to convey a statistical side of what I'm writing, include a video link with specific examples, and incorporate citizen journalism in order to further relate to the audience.

All the Aggregation That’s Fit to Aggregate

What does aggregation mean?
Aggregation means bringing content on the Internet together in one place in order to access it, much like the original intent of the Huffington Post.

Why does the author describe Arianna Huffington as “the queen of aggregation?”  Go to the Huffington Post and provide an example.
The Huffington Post started a source for information, but not information generated by the site. It linked and combined stories from other websites, calling attention to certain stories. In this was, Arianna Huffington is the queen of aggregation, as she created a place where all forms of media came together for easy access.

Is aggregation a threat to professional journalism – why or why not?
It can be argued that aggregation is a threat to professional journalism, because it takes some attention away from the original creator or reporter of the content. However, it also highlights this content as well, so it can go either way.

Photojournalism in the Age of New Media

A professional journalist receives a photo captured by a citizen journalist….

·      What are the positives?

·      Why does the professional journalist need to be careful?

·      Why might the content of the photo be called into question?

·      How does citizen photojournalist impact the job of the professional photojournalist?

Youtube

Questions for the article “Youtube”

 1. How does the interaction online become the key for Youtube video production community? Please use the media convergence concept to explain it.

The interaction online allows others to contribute content and provide feedback to literally anyone on Youtube. This allows for convergence to happen, as there is no limit or restriction on who can contribute.

2. The article mentioned that the teens are mainly passively consumers ofYoutube being on the periphery. But seven out of 10 most subscribed partners are teens and young adults. How do you explain this use of Youtube in youth?

There is a large amount of youth culture in Youtube, not only because they grew up and adapted easily to the technology necessary to create and contribute content, but also because they use Youtube as a social media network. This contrasts with the older groups who use it for more practical reasons. 

3. How does Youtube use different techniques to create an online community that is different from other websites?

They allow subscriptions and collaborations of videos and content, unlike most social media networks who just allow sharing and being friends. 

4. What is the next step for Youtube development? Please use the concept of participatory culture and media development theory we discussed to explain your answer.

 Perhaps the next step for Youtube would be for them to expand the ease to make videos. You can already go on and film directly to Youtube, but perhaps you will be able to edit or alert people directly once you've uploaded.