No filter: Rupert Murdoch's Twitter feed provides a new take on the editorial
Known for being private, the media boss is offering unrestrained commentary on everything from Mitt Romney to British royals – and it could land him in trouble. The articles talks about how Murdoch has become very public since he joined Twitter. Also, how some of what he tweets is very controversial.
I think that one of the most influential men on the planet, is using Twitter to influence the views and opinions of the public. This is already achieved through his newspapers - such as The Sun - and he is taking this one step further. Furthermore, he may not seem to care as to what he is saying, but he knows exactly what he is doing: He is making people suddenly choose if they agree with this, or not agree; taking things to an even more extreme than they already are.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Wednesday, 4 February 2015
Article #10
Top Gear, BBC4 and the watershed: what we learned from Tony Hall
BBC director general stands by Jeremy Clarkson in Radio Times interview and says watershed probably won’t be around in 20 to 30 years. The 9pm watershed’s days are numbered. “The watershed is still a useful way of judging the content and sensitivities, and taste and decency issues. But has the watershed got a future in 20 or 30 years’ time? I suspect not.” Hall said.
The New media spin on this is that all the content is available online (all we have to do is tick a box that says we're 18 - not that hard even you're not). In 20 or 30 years time, I don't even think we'll have proper TV, but have everything online. I see us using our TV's to access online content. Essentially, we'll have bigger computer screens.
BBC director general stands by Jeremy Clarkson in Radio Times interview and says watershed probably won’t be around in 20 to 30 years. The 9pm watershed’s days are numbered. “The watershed is still a useful way of judging the content and sensitivities, and taste and decency issues. But has the watershed got a future in 20 or 30 years’ time? I suspect not.” Hall said.
The New media spin on this is that all the content is available online (all we have to do is tick a box that says we're 18 - not that hard even you're not). In 20 or 30 years time, I don't even think we'll have proper TV, but have everything online. I see us using our TV's to access online content. Essentially, we'll have bigger computer screens.
Article #9
The Internet Is Not the Answer review – how the digital dream turned sour
Andrew Keen’s pleasingly incisive study argues that, far from being a democratising force in society, the internet has only amplified global inequities. He argues that the internet is far from being the "answer" to societies problems, but rather the root of many of them. Like other critics, Keen challenges the dominant narrative about the internet – that it’s a technology that liberates, informs and empowers people. He does go on to say that the internet can do all of these things, but its not the whole story.
I agree that the internet can be a force for good, its been proved many times over on social networking sites, however, the internet has evolved into something else. The anonymity provided by the network allows people to cause harm (not physically). Cyber-bullying comes into this as well as many other aspects.
Andrew Keen’s pleasingly incisive study argues that, far from being a democratising force in society, the internet has only amplified global inequities. He argues that the internet is far from being the "answer" to societies problems, but rather the root of many of them. Like other critics, Keen challenges the dominant narrative about the internet – that it’s a technology that liberates, informs and empowers people. He does go on to say that the internet can do all of these things, but its not the whole story.
I agree that the internet can be a force for good, its been proved many times over on social networking sites, however, the internet has evolved into something else. The anonymity provided by the network allows people to cause harm (not physically). Cyber-bullying comes into this as well as many other aspects.
Article #8
TransAsia crash: Taiwan plane in deadly river crash
A plane carrying mostly Chinese tourists has crashed into a river in Taiwan, killing at least 16 people. Dramatic video footage emerged showing the TransAsia Airways plane clipping a bridge as it came down shortly after take-off from a Taipei airport. The plane, carrying 58 people, has broken up and the fuselage is lying half-submerged in the Keelung River. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
The new and digital aspect is the UGC. Citizen journalism is heavily featured and this is what the audience is interested in. Even with the professional content, The USG is more heavily sought after.
A plane carrying mostly Chinese tourists has crashed into a river in Taiwan, killing at least 16 people. Dramatic video footage emerged showing the TransAsia Airways plane clipping a bridge as it came down shortly after take-off from a Taipei airport. The plane, carrying 58 people, has broken up and the fuselage is lying half-submerged in the Keelung River. Rescue efforts are ongoing.
The new and digital aspect is the UGC. Citizen journalism is heavily featured and this is what the audience is interested in. Even with the professional content, The USG is more heavily sought after.
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