“match ups”- Choose any 7 Identify an example to illustrate the issues/concepts

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Question

“match ups”- Choose any 7
Identify an example to illustrate the issues/concepts from this list. Your example should come from current events OR from a student presentation OR from a film/video that we watched together in class. Maximum one sentence to explain if you think that might be necessary.

Digital Convergence
Media Effects
Hegemony or cultural imperialism
Intellectual Property Rights
Digital Privacy
First Amendment and Freedom of Speech
Media Consolidation
Application of anti-trust laws
public relations
self regulation in media industries
government regulation of mass communication
Moral Panic
mass media format not primarily funded by advertisements

Explanation / Answer

Concept

Definition

Example

Digital Convergence

All technology converges on a single device or smartphones like cell phone, camera, and digital organizer in a smartphone.

High definition television compatible with internet and you can surf the internet on the television

Media Effects

Measurable effects that result from media influence or media message

Use of social media can contribute to anxiety and depression according to a study and create a negative self-image.

Hegemony or cultural imperialism

The cultural factors of imperialism means creating and maintaining an unequal relationships between civilizations. It takes the form of an attitude, a formal policy, a military action etc

Brands like coca cola, QSR’s etc promote the American way of living across the world.

Intellectual Property Rights

The rights given to a person for the creations created by his own mind and thinking.

Patents for new devices, machines, new processes etc

Digital Privacy

The protection of an individual’s information that is created on the internet on a personal device or the computer.

On facebook privacy settings are available for all registered users. You can decide what content will be visible and to which audience.

Media Consolidation

Fewer individuals or organizations control more of the media

90% of media is owned by 6 companies in the US in early 2000.

Public relations

Maintaining a professional positive image of a company or an individual

Google fight Ebola campaign for each dollar contributed to Ebola cause Google donated $ 2 for the cause. It was done to build a positive public image of Google.