Creativity seems to have lost its allure as a source of entertainment. The witty one-liners that once graced American sitcoms and TV shows now resemble an old tale. The relentless consumption of media has shaped the preferences of users, leaving TV scripts as an unusual source of entertainment. Nowadays, audiences crave fast paced and often […]
Broadcasters blurring the lines
Comcast is a silent giant. Whether you are a resident of the United States and have utilized their television services or not, the success of Comcast is undeniable. Currently, it holds the title of the world’s second-largest broadcasting and cable television company by revenue. Moreover, Fortune magazine also states that it is America’s largest home […]
The good and bad sides of clickbait
Have you ever anticipated being shocked by a scandal upon clicking on a news story, social media post, or YouTube video only to be disappointed? If you fell for a clickbait scheme due to a misleading title or fabricated thumbnail, you’re in good company; millions of people have fallen for the same thing. But, why […]
Rock your website
Which is better, Bandgoogle or Bandzoogle? Whatever you call it (but it’s Bandzoogle), it’s upending the music industry and, at the very least, reaching million-dollar success. Bandzoogle is a one-of-a-kind platform created by musicians for musicians. It is a network that allows musicians to personalize a web to upload their recordings and release their songs. […]
The mousetrap
Bob Iger has resurfaced. In 2020, he decided to resign from his position as CEO of Disney and live a quiet life. Nonetheless, his plans have been overshadowed by the company’s current difficulties. It may be hard to believe that the all-powerful Disney would face the challenges posed today, but then again, time changes, and […]
Our 2023 forecast of “Trends in Media”
2022 has been full of newsworthy media events: Twitter’s saga (see The Chief Twit) The disruption of social media platforms like BeReal and Mastodon (read what about Mastodon?) The continuous growth of live streaming with the increased popularity of Twitch. But unfortunately, there have also been political key events that have impacted the media environment. […]
Nothing is actually free
When we post a picture, upload a story on a blog, or tweet about the latest news on Elon Musk, we contribute to the social media business. And, regardless of how we do it, it doesn’t cost us anything, or at least that’s how we perceive it. But, in reality, there are several ways social […]
Nobody fools me!
The usage of social media as a source of news is a common habit in the current consumption of online platforms. Yet, users not only use them as a place to search information and remain updated, in fact they also trust them enough to form their opinion and base decisions solely on the content they […]
