Media Trends Blog 9, Question 1 (April 16th)

What do you think is the most important trend that is cutting across all media industries and having the biggest impact on both professionals and users/consumers?

*Note: For the final blog posting, you must still use three readings to support your responses. They can be from any point in the semester and they must be assigned readings for the class (no additional outside article/source required).  Limit: 10 responses

Media Trends Blog 9, Question 2 (April 16th)

Which two industries do you think will undergo the most change in the next 10 years? How will media professionals and users/consumers be impacted by those changes? 

*Note: For the final blog posting, you must still use three readings to support your responses. They can be from any point in the semester and they must be assigned readings for the class (no additional outside article/source required).  Limit: 10 responses

Social Media & New Tech Blog 8 Question (April 9th)

What has been the biggest impact of the pandemic thus far on social media and tech-based industries like eSports and video conferencing platforms? Which industry or group has the most to lose? Which industries/companies could possibly gain/benefit from the current situation? Do you think the pandemic will have any lasting impact/create any long-term changes in tech-related industries? No limit on responses – only one question this week

Pandemic Impact Blog 7, Question 1 – Hollywood (March 26th)

What has been the biggest impact of the pandemic thus far on Hollywood/the entertainment industry? Which industry or group has the most to lose? Which industries/companies could possibly gain/benefit from the current situation? Do you think the pandemic will have any lasting impact/creating any long-term changes in the entertainment industry? Limit: 7 responses

Pandemic Impact Blog 7, Question 2 – Sports (March 26th)

What has been the biggest impact of the pandemic thus far on the sports & sports media industries? Which league/event/sports media organization has the most to lose? Who could possibly gain/benefit from the current situation? Do you think the pandemic will have any lasting impact/creating any long-term changes on sports?  Limit: 7 responses

Pandemic Impact Blog 7, Question 3 – Celebrities (March 26th)

How have celebrities reacted to the pandemic? What do you think of celebrities’ efforts to respond to the current situation? In such situations, do celebrities have the power to influence fans? Limit: 7 responses

Music Blog 6, Question 1 (March 17th)

After years of declining sales, the music industry has seen revenue increases the past two years thanks to growth in streaming. Do you think the industry has finally found a way to adapt to the changes in ways people consume music? Do you think that revenue will continue to increase, flatten, or decline in the coming years? Limit: 7 responses