November 29, 2016 Objective: Identify the main differences between Traditional Media & New Media
Identify two trends regarding regular news sources
Traditional Media vs. The New Media Newspapers: TV Magazines: Talk Radio Limbaugh Hannity Beck O’Reilly Internet: YouTube, Facebook, Twitter “Blogs” Cable News
Characteristics of the “New Media” Interactive “Infotainment” Personalized Emotional Informal OPINIONATED Topical
Government Regulations Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Regulate Airwaves Monopolies (Fairness Doctrine) Narrowcasting vs. Broadcast Selective perception 24 Hour News Cycle
Analyzing media’s effects Pros Cons Watchdog Linkage Enhanced Access: Candidates Information Government Comm.policymakers Sensationalism Speed vs. Accuracy “Dumbing down” News vs. Commentary
Identify two trends regarding media and coverage of Nat’l Conventions