Mass media law refers to the collective set of laws that protect or limit media or the consumers from different issues that may arise from the use or exposure to mass media. Television, Internet, newspapers, magazines, and film are just some of the few examples of mass media that are governed by...
Social Media is online based tools that allow groups of individuals to generate content and engage in peer-to-peer conversations and exchange of content. Social Media has changed how we consume content on the internet. Some amazing examples of Social Media include: Popular Social Media...
Media bias describes a certain perception that there are parts of the press (or mass media) that have an agenda and is trying to push a particular viewpoint or perspective on certain matters. They do this instead of doing what they are suppose to do – report news or air programs from an objective...
Sensationalism in the media is not always intentional. When a celebrity or public figure is elderly or ill, drafts of obituaries are often prepared in advance. While this can be convenient, it can also lead to disaster when these drafts are released prematurely. Other times when the media kills...
Digital Rights Management, or DRM, is a term that is used when talking about a number of different methods or techniques that are used for limiting the use and transfer of digital content. DRM is employed in various types of media but is most commonly used when dealing with video and music files....
What was once considered a trend has become a way of life - and now the way we do business." Thus starts an infographic about The State of Social Media in 2012. For better or worse, we couldn't agree more. Everyone and their grandmothers (well, not quite;) are hooked to their gadgets, connected...
Podcasting is a term used to refer to broadcast programs that are made available to people online using subscription feeds like RSS or Rich Site Summary. The podcasts are designed to be played in portable media devices like MP3 players and iPods, although one can also use the media players on...
A person who is in charge of securing property and keeping unauthorized people from entering premises is called a gatekeeper. This person is normally positioned in front or to the side of a gate. Nowadays, almost all private companies, big buildings, schools, and malls have gatekeepers in order to...
Full Sail University, located in Winter Park, Florida, is known for being one of the best media arts schools worldwide. Established 30 years ago, its focus is in delivering education through immersive teaching methods, both in its campus-based and online programs. Full Sail currently offers 9...
Nine years ago the RIAA won a groundbreaking suit against Napster.com in what would become the beginning of a nearly decade-long flood of litigation. The incident seemed to be a tipping point for the Entertainment Industry, as both the RIAA and MPAA up until then had enjoyed little success in...
