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Exploring the Information
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Media in the Digital Evolution of Media
Introduction
Age
THE
MESSENGER
THE MESSAGE
• Media is considered to be the message itself for those
who create and own the rights of content.
• The forms of content can be user-generated or
professionally-produced. User-generated content. (UGC)
is a form of content created and owned by the users of a
system.
UGC has grown exponentially especially with the wide
internet coverage or easy WiFi access, increased social
media participation, and affordable smart devices.
BLOG
• Journaling and Diary Keeping: Traditional method of
recording thoughts and emotions through writing.
• Online Writing (Blogging): The internet introduced a new
way to express thoughts through online platforms.
• Definition of Blog: A combination of "web" and "log,"
functioning similarly to traditional writing but publicly
accessible online.
• Privacy in Blogging: Unlike personal diaries, blog posts can
be viewed by anyone online.
• Blogger: A person who writes and maintains blogs.
BLOG
Most recently, blogs have evolved into
microblogs and video blogs. Microblogs
have become popular due to the rise of
Tumblr and Twitter in which users instantly
share limited content or short messages.
THE MEDIUM
Refers to the tools used to send a message from the source to the
destination.
Traditional Media: Professionals like news anchors deliver
messages via TV or radio to an audience.
Social Media Emergence: New technologies, especially social
media, now serve as major platforms for information
dissemination.
Example - Twitter:
• Users can provide real-time updates on various topics.
• Features like retweeting allow users to share content and
engage in discussions.
Shift in Media Function: Media is becoming more interactive, with
users creating and sharing their own content while interacting
with others.
THE MESSENGER
The individual or entity delivering a message, such as
broadcasters who are often referred to as "media."