In medias res

“Rather than being skillfully technologically interactive, I argue that our behavior represents dependence, even addiction, that has deep, pervasive consequences.” This causes the reader to become curious about the “pervasive consequences” and also re-evaluate themselves. The reader may even start noticing…

I have done some research and have found that General Motors established a Global Social Media Centre of Expertise (CoE) in 2013, only a few months prior to the ignition switch crisis. The Global Social Media Centre of Expertise was design to enhance the company’s market based decisions and now employs over 600 staff to manage the marketing, communications and customer care on social media platforms. The marketing team is in charge of brand building and channel management, the communication…

will be ignored. As a result, multitasking could cost one their social life. “Do two or more things simultaneously, and you'll do none at full capacity” (Keim). Therefore, if one is having dinner with a friend while they’re on the phone on social media or texting someone else, they will make the friend feel as if they are not important enough that one cannot set down their phone to have a conversation with them. In conclusion, multitasking makes people less social because they cannot…

The model is found to be extremely attractive and irresistible in addition to her natural beauty, which, in turn, provokes the men surrounding her. One of the founders of this brand, Stefano Gabbana stated their intention was to “re-create a game of seduction […] and not cause controversy, offend or promote violence” (Colavita, Courtney, and Contribution By Barbara, 2007). This ad plays on the same dynamic on which a male model using a certain product might be able to attract all…

Explanation of the issue: Channel Ten, one of the three main commercial television networks in Australia, is currently facing many issues due to a lack of ratings, and programing not resonating with viewers. Channel Ten showed significant dominance in the industry during the early 2000s, having programing that was unique from all the other networks such as Australian Idol, and shows imported from the US that were extremely well targeted to younger demographics. However, in recent years the…

certain props and costumes so that their episodes can be seen more authentic as possible, this module gave me the impression that fans can dedicate almost worship the discourse in discussion and gave me a real insight into the world of fandom and who media convergence and collective intelligence can…

Hate Speech and trolling In the year 2016, we live in a very progressive time. We are on the heel end of the first African American presidency, women are taking major leading roles in both the film and sports industries, and same sex marriage is now legalized and more excepted than ever within all fifty states. Everything on the surface seems to be on the right track for America’s social progression. Even though everything seems fine and dandy on the surface there is a disturbing trend…

Social networks change the people interact with each other in ways that were beyond belief to previous generations. Friendships, romance, and privacy are all apart of our identities within the new age of technology. In the past met relationships occurred in a real life setting, where when you wanted to see and talk to someone you met in person, other then hand written letters and phone calls. Nowadays, one can simply turn on their computer and talk to anyone around the world, and online…

from the media. The true identity of a woman seems to have been lost. With that, many women are not even aware of what their identities and true purpose is. Instead of honoring a women of her individuality, her purpose and strengths, she is brained washed that a certain beauty is the most important objective to life. Women are persuaded and lured to putting their looks as main priority for living. They are persuaded by media sources like bill boards, television, magazines, social media and more.…

Polarization of Political Views Now that the 2016 Presidential Campaign has concluded, did mainstream media polarize the American people? The answer is a very obvious yes. When it comes to the topic of the media and politics, most of us will readily agree that mainstream media has significantly polarized our political perception. Overtime, mainstream media has become increasingly popular. The internet introduced us to a vast amount of political news articles and social networking websites.…