Friday, 8 May 2015

Photographer Rupi Kaur has effectively made Instagram, one of the most popular photo-sharing websites in the world, accept that periods are not inappropriate.

Last week she posted a photograph of a fully clothed woman lying in bed with a period stain on Instagram.

Kaur took to Facebook to write: “Thank you Instagram for providing me with the exact response my work was created to critique. You deleted my photo twice stating that it goes against community guidelines.

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Spanish federation to suspend all domestic competition over TV rights

The spanish federation are going to suspend domestic football in spain due a spat with the government over tv rights. This could possibly have an affect on the final 2 games being played in spain affecting clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid. This could then have affects on other leagues as these games would have to be played at other times in which it could affect the champions league final with Barcelona and Real Madrid still having chances of getting into the final

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How social media hijacked the Met Ball

Social media took over the met ball as there were many memes made about the met ball and the celebrities who were involved such as Rihanna and Kim Kardarshian. Rihanna did get a lot of abuse about what she wore, however on the other hand Beyonce got plaudits for what she wore at the met ball

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Social media – a shining light in F1 amid the darkness

F1 has added an official YouTube channel, where they share never previously seen videos of past seasons, as well as an official Instagram account, along with the existing Twitter account.
For the teams and drivers, social media became an easy way to not only promote themselves but also reward the average fans for their continued support. And for the fans, the medium has given them a chance to voice their love for the sport and get recognised for their involvement.

Tuesday, 28 April 2015

Case study research tasks

Your chosen industry:
World cup 2014

Your chosen case study (i.e. text/institution etc.):
Social media and the 2014 world cup

Have you received approval for this case study from your teacher? No

Audience

1) How has new and digital media changed the audience experience in your chosen industry?

There are opportunities such as the live timeline on Twitter
Rio Live on Snapchat

2) Has new and digital media changed the way the audience consume your chosen product?

3) Has the size of the audience changed as a result of new and digital media?
I would say audiences on social media have increased

4) What are the positive changes new and digital media have brought to the audience of your case study? (E.g. greater choice, easier access etc.)
Chances to interact with everyone on Twitter such as footballers

5) What are the negative changes new and digital media have had on your chosen audience? (E.g. quality of product etc.)
Broadcasting and newspaper industries could get affected as digital media can be used to watch the matches such as streaming sites and sky go.

6) What about audience pleasures - have these changed as a result of new and digital media?

7) What is the target audience for your chosen case study? Write a demographic/psychographic profile.

Institution

1) How has new and digital media had an impact on ownership or control in your chosen industry?

2) What impact has new and digital media had on ownership in your chosen case study?

3) How has new and digital media changed the way institutions produce texts?

4) How has new and digital media changed the way institutions distribute their product?

5) How might new and digital media threaten your chosen industry?

6) How has new and digital media changed the way your chosen industry is regulated?