new media

• convergence


  the process by which multiple media technologies are brought together into one computerized device.
• interactivity


  new media allows audiences to be more engaged and active
• user power


  new media allows users to be more in control with they way they use it
• accessibility


  new media is free media

  allows all to access if they have a device
• curran and seaton


  neophiliacs and cultural pessimists
• neophiliacs


  people who are positive about the benefits of the media

  believe new media has led to increased choice
• cultural pessimists


  people who are critical about new media

  argue developments of media has led to increased surveillance, crime
• media conglomerates


  Companies that control a large number of media sources across several types of media outlets.
• keen


  argues that the global nature of new media means difficult to regulate content
• DMG media, News uk, reach

  what are the three main newspaper publishers in uk
• 3 characteristics of new media

  1. convergence
  2. compression
  3. interactivity
• cultural pessimists - negative aspects of new media

  1. monopolies - domination of media conglomerates
  2. quality - dumbed down tv
  3. elite power - transmits ruling class ideologies
• neophiliacs - positive aspects of new media

  • e-commerce - online shopping
  • choice - on demand, streaming services
  • democracy - social media allows people to present all sorts of views
• a03 of new media

  • evolution not revolution - not new, media has just evolved