Tuesday, 29 January 2013
Wikinomics according to South Park
http://youtu.be/MoFHMzCIE-4
For Wikinomics theory as discussed by Kyle on South Park - bonus points if anybody could tell me the episode? I have used South Park for way too much year 12 work so would be only fair to get you lot in on the act ;-)
For Wikinomics theory as discussed by Kyle on South Park - bonus points if anybody could tell me the episode? I have used South Park for way too much year 12 work so would be only fair to get you lot in on the act ;-)
Wednesday, 23 January 2013
'Sachsgate' tape that outraged Britain is now a school GCSE text
SACK THEM! SACK THEM NOW!!!
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2062771/School-uses-obscene-Sachsgate-scandal-tapes-GCSE-lessons.html
Teenage pupils are studying the obscene phone calls made by Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross in the ‘Sachsgate’ affair as part of their GCSE course.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2062771/School-uses-obscene-Sachsgate-scandal-tapes-GCSE-lessons.html
Teenage pupils are studying the obscene phone calls made by Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross in the ‘Sachsgate’ affair as part of their GCSE course.
Sunday, 20 January 2013
Mila Kunis ad campaign banned for misleading claims
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/jan/16/mila-kunis-ad-campaign-banned?INTCMP=SRCH
Mila Kunis ad campaign banned for misleading claims
Advertising watchdog slams email promotion for claiming cream could give users 'body to die for'
This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has to grin and bear it
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/mediamonkeyblog/2012/dec/05/this-morning-presenter-holly-willoughby?INTCMP=SRCH
A cautionary tale on the perils of perfect teeth. This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has been forced to provide written evidence to advertising regulators guaranteeing that she doesn't have fake white teeth, after viewers complained that they looked unbelievably white in a TV testimonial for Oral B.
A cautionary tale on the perils of perfect teeth. This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has been forced to provide written evidence to advertising regulators guaranteeing that she doesn't have fake white teeth, after viewers complained that they looked unbelievably white in a TV testimonial for Oral B.
American Apparel's 'voyeuristic' magazine ad banned
http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2012/dec/12/american-apparel-ad-banned-asa?INTCMP=SRCH
American Apparel's 'voyeuristic' magazine ad banned
Magazine ad campaign 'inappropriately sexualised a model who appeared to be a child', ad watchdog rules
ASA reprimands PPI text message firm
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2012/dec/12/asa-reprimands-ppi-text-message-firm?INTCMP=SRCH
ASA reprimands PPI text message firm
Advertising Standards Authority upholds complaints about text messages targetting apparent victims of payment protection insurance mis-selling
Music downloads outsell CDs
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jun/03/music-downloads-outsell-cds-debate
Is it good that music downloads now outsell CDs?
Writer and musician Pat Kane and music critic Peter Paphides debate the merits of digital downloads
Illegal downloads poll
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/poll/2012/sep/18/music-illegal-download-poll
Do you illegally download music? Poll
A new report reveals Manchester as Britain's capital of illegal music downloading and Ed Sheeran the most popular choice. How surprising are these figures? Have you ever pirated music?
Why did HMV Fail?
Why did HMV Fail?
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/15/why-did-hmv-fail
HMV could have put together a strong online offering when the going was good in the late 90s, but instead it took a wrong turn
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/15/why-did-hmv-fail
HMV could have put together a strong online offering when the going was good in the late 90s, but instead it took a wrong turn
Don't mourn HMV: there are far better places to browse for music now
Don't mourn HMV: there are far better places to browse for music now
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/20/dont-mourn-hmv-danny-kelly
Fan sites and online stores still provide the thrill of a voyage of discovery that the high street lost long ago
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jan/20/dont-mourn-hmv-danny-kelly
Fan sites and online stores still provide the thrill of a voyage of discovery that the high street lost long ago
Sunny forecasts for digital media
http://www.guardian.co.uk/advertising/digital-media-trends-digital-media-forecasts?INTCMP=SRCH
Sunny forecasts for digital media
Sunny forecasts for digital media
It's been a week of advertising industry forecasts and digital innovations: what's clear is that the digital industry is going from strength to stren
How can songwriters make money on YouTube?
How can songwriters make money on YouTube?
Digital sales break £1bn barrier
Digital sales break £1bn barrier
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20885506
More than £1bn was spent on downloaded films, music and games in the UK in 2012, the highest annual total.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20885506
More than £1bn was spent on downloaded films, music and games in the UK in 2012, the highest annual total.
Wednesday, 16 January 2013
Media Institution - Research tasks
Research tasks - Please find out the following information and place them in three blogposts entitled Ofcom, PCC and ASA
Who controls the media institutions in the UK?
Ofcom
Which media does Ofcom handle complaints about?
What aspects of a programme broadcast on commercial radio and TV can it consider?
What issues can it consider relating to programmes broadcast by the BBC?
What issues can it consider relating to sponsorship?
What sanctions can it impose on media institutions?
What is not within its remit? Press Complaints Commission
In 2012, what proportion of complaints made to the PCC were about accuracy in reporting?
What proportion of complaints were related to intrusion into privacy?
Who is the code drawn up by?
How do the PCC justify their self-regulation of their industry?
How is the PCC funded?
List the 16 main headings of the Code of Practice of the PCC. Advertising Standards Authority
What is the stated purpose of the ASA?
When did the ASA take on responsibility for regulating advertisements on TV and Radio?
What had it previously regulated?
Now spend some time looking at some of the adjudications made by the ASA and by the PCC.
Who controls the media institutions in the UK?
Ofcom
What aspects of a programme broadcast on commercial radio and TV can it consider?
What issues can it consider relating to programmes broadcast by the BBC?
What issues can it consider relating to sponsorship?
What sanctions can it impose on media institutions?
What is not within its remit?
What proportion of complaints were related to intrusion into privacy?
Who is the code drawn up by?
How do the PCC justify their self-regulation of their industry?
How is the PCC funded?
List the 16 main headings of the Code of Practice of the PCC.
When did the ASA take on responsibility for regulating advertisements on TV and Radio?
What had it previously regulated?
Now spend some time looking at some of the adjudications made by the ASA and by the PCC.
Tuesday, 15 January 2013
Students needed this Thursday! Anyone!
Hi folks, if anyone wants any brownie points we are looking for some student ambassadors to represent A-Level Media at the open evening on Thursday evening. (6-8.30pm)
We are looking for a couple of students to be available to speak to those considering taking Media Studies next year.
We want to show off a couple of the trailers, so if you would like to introduce your trailer and talk about what you have enjoyed most about the course.
There will be cake.
We are looking for a couple of students to be available to speak to those considering taking Media Studies next year.
We want to show off a couple of the trailers, so if you would like to introduce your trailer and talk about what you have enjoyed most about the course.
There will be cake.
Friday, 11 January 2013
In the news this week: Play.com and Amazon
Amazon
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20972027
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2013/jan/10/amazon-apple-itunes-store-autorip?INTCMP=SRCH
- http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20130110/12462521630/now-that-amazon-is-offering-auto-rip-cds-you-bought-will-it-do-same-books.shtml
- http://musically.com/2013/01/10/amazons-auto-rip-plans-set-to-make-waves/
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-jersey-20953357
- http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/web/play-com-to-close-down-direct-retail-business-as-tax-loophole-closes-1124067
- http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/jan/09/play-closes-retail-business-vat-loophole
- http://www.nme.com/news/various-artists/68098
- http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/379186/play-com-stops-selling-direct-to-public
Thursday, 10 January 2013
What you should have in your blog so far?
- Post about Web 2.0
- What is a meme?
- Research from the lesson about Twitter mishaps/good practice
- The Long Tail
The Long Tail
Task: Now that you have read about Chris Anderson's theory called The Long Tail (2006) - I would like you to summarise this theory in your own words and then write an example using one of the following media areas:
- Films
- Magazines
- Music
- Newspapers
- Radio
- Television
- Video games
Wednesday, 9 January 2013
15 reasons why Twitter matters for Media organisations
Below is the article I printed out for you in class - here it is below if you want to read it again: or visit it at its original home at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/nov/19/alan-rusbridger-twitter?CMP=twt_gu
I've lost count of the times people – including a surprising number of colleagues in media companies – roll their eyes at the mention of Twitter. "No time for it," they say. "Inane stuff about what twits are having for breakfast. Nothing to do with the news business."
Well, yes and no. Inanity – yes, sure, plenty of it. But saying that Twitter has got nothing to do with the news business is about as misguided as you could be.
Here, off the top of my head, are 15 things, which Twitter does rather effectively and which should be of the deepest interest to anyone involved in the media at any level.
I've lost count of the times people – including a surprising number of colleagues in media companies – roll their eyes at the mention of Twitter. "No time for it," they say. "Inane stuff about what twits are having for breakfast. Nothing to do with the news business."
Well, yes and no. Inanity – yes, sure, plenty of it. But saying that Twitter has got nothing to do with the news business is about as misguided as you could be.
Here, off the top of my head, are 15 things, which Twitter does rather effectively and which should be of the deepest interest to anyone involved in the media at any level.
Twitter - Why it might be useful for A-level
Twitter- why it might be useful for A level -
Article below is taken from Pete's Media Blog - http://petesmediablog.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/twitter-why-it-might-be-useful-for.html
Are you on twitter? Do you tweet? Last week, I saw a list of the ten most influential brands in the UK and the US and Twitter was up there near the top of both them, along with Google, Facebook and Apple on both and John Lewis on the UK one. But if you ask in the average classroom, 'who uses twitter?' the numbers will be well down on who uses facebook- so how come it's seen to be so important?
Past exam questions for ...Online Age
These have been the past questions set for the ...Online Age topic
“The impact of the internet on the media is revolutionary”. Discuss.
“For media audiences, the internet has changed everything.” Discuss
“The impact of the internet on the media is exaggerated”. Discuss.
Discuss the extent to which the distribution and consumption of media have been transformed by the internet
Explain the extent to which online media exist alongside older methods of distribution in 2010.
Evaluate the opportunities and the threats offered to media producers by the internet.
“The impact of the internet on the media is revolutionary”. Discuss.
“For media audiences, the internet has changed everything.” Discuss
“The impact of the internet on the media is exaggerated”. Discuss.
Discuss the extent to which the distribution and consumption of media have been transformed by the internet
Explain the extent to which online media exist alongside older methods of distribution in 2010.
Evaluate the opportunities and the threats offered to media producers by the internet.
HOMEWORK: Twitter in the Online Age
As we have discussed today, Twitter is a powerful tool in the online age of Web 2.0 - consumers are becoming producers of content - leading to the cringy term of "prosumers" which we will be coming back to as we go through this unit.
Today we have been researching examples of good and bad use of Twitter that has resulted in either examples of effective instant communication with a mass audience or stories of mass controversy.
It is used by 200 million people worldwide so it is a force to be reckoned with in the online age so we cannot ignore this useage.
Your homework for next Friday is a handwritten essay at least 1 and a half sides of A4 lined paper:
What are the positive and negative effects of Twitter in the online era? Try to use contemporary examples in your reasoning - ie. stories from the last 12 months.
Today we have been researching examples of good and bad use of Twitter that has resulted in either examples of effective instant communication with a mass audience or stories of mass controversy.
It is used by 200 million people worldwide so it is a force to be reckoned with in the online age so we cannot ignore this useage.
Your homework for next Friday is a handwritten essay at least 1 and a half sides of A4 lined paper:
What are the positive and negative effects of Twitter in the online era? Try to use contemporary examples in your reasoning - ie. stories from the last 12 months.
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