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This paper examines the future of communication and media. It examines convergence, concentration and agenda setting. It concludes that uniformity (in ownership, agenda, and editorially) is the predominate characteristic of future media.

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This essay will argue, through the communications media, that corporate power is effectively attempting to redefine individual and collective agendas in our everyday lives. Some people may argue that media critics are fundamentally exaggerating the influence of the media and are using scare tactics to suggest the existence of a corporate conspiracy to dominate the mass media.

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This paper examines how the mergers which have created giant communications conglomerates led by moguls such as Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch affect consumers both negatively and positively. It analyzes how the primary positive effects are the technological advances made, while the major negative effect is the commercialization of products, including entertainment, news and information. It also looks at how the incredible amounts of money involved in acquiring and operating huge communications media organizations make it inevitable that the decisions made by the leaders of those organizations are based on little but economic pros and cons.

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"The argument of the moguls and their representatives, of course, is that the developing technology (made possible in part by the wealth of the conglomerates in support of research and development) allows for greater consumer choice in terms of channels and content. Some of the arguments the moguls make, however, are preposterous. For example, America Online Chairman Steve Case and Time Warner Chairman Gerald Levin, in testimony before the Federal Communications Commission on the merger of AOL and Time-Warner, "extoll[ed] the virtues of their merger as one that will 'take the Internet to the next level' and 'increase consumer choice in communications service and content'" (Connell, 2000, p. 1). The fact is, however, that the rapid expansion of mergers related to the Internet have created logjams in which service is terrible, particularly in DSL lines."

Tags:commercialization, entertainment, news, turner, murdoch

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This paper explores the treatment of abortion according to conservative and liberal news perspectives in communications media.

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While the expansion of the communication industry (i.e. telecommunications, broadcasting, and internet) has made it is easier for individuals to communicate and network internationally, company owners have used it to surpass the rights of members of society, consequently blurring the line between communications and advertising. The author of this paper argues that there should be clear guidelines and rules when it comes to promoting access to communication products and to prevent any restrictive monopolies or oligopolies that may emerge.

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"Technology over the last century has changed dramatically, creating new opportunities for social growth in society, since a major part of cultural expression is the intercommunication between individuals in a society. Before the creation of communication products and services, the capabilities for the dissemination of information and networking were quite limited. Most times, individuals would have to be physically present at gathering places or residences in order to speak to others in person; however, with advancements in the field of communications such as telecommunications, broadcasting and internet, distance no longer matters. Individuals are able to connect, collaborate and participate with one another over whole regions of space, and through blogs and social networking sites such as Facebook, people now have access to more forms of information delivered in more formats than ever before. Unfortunately, however, with the expansion of the communications industry, there has come another dilemma: The interests of owners have surpassed and overwhelmed the rights of individuals and members of society and have blurred the line between communications and advertising. Even sites such as Facebook, which have created new possibilities for social growth, have come under fire for their blatant disregard for user privacy. In fact, the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) filed a complaint in 2008 with Canada's Privacy Commissioner, alleging that Facebook has been deceiving its users by failing "to inform members of how their personal information is disclosed to third parties for advertising" and by neglecting to "attain permission from members when disclosing their personal information".2 Even though they portray themselves as a social networking site, they are "in fact a commercial enterprise that is about sharing and using the personal information of its members with advertisers and third-party application developers"2, a dilemma which holds true with many other forms of communication. Since communications products are highly lucrative opportunities for commercial enterprises, there is a "direct relationship between the revenue of these firms and the number of users and their users' value as a target audience for marketers" . "

Tags:communication media consumers corporations tension advertisers, cultural expression, media owners, access to media, communication products

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This paper critically analyzes the various communication inputs that that are present in the writer's daily life. The paper examines these sources in terms of why they were particularly chosen and what the consequences are of that particular choice. In other words, this paper examines what sort of world is 'presented' by these different media sources.

From the Paper
"This assignment will critically analyze the various communication inputs that that are present in my daily life. These sources are examined in terms of why they were particularly chosen and what are the consequences of that particular choice. In other words, this paper examines what sort of world is `presented' by these different media sources? The media inputs that I use the most are the Internet and television, as I access them everyday. To a lesser extent, I also use newspapers and magazines. An additional media source that should be mentioned here is advertising and will also be included although it is not a communication input that we..."

Tags:media inout, communication, media

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This paper discusses the current age of global media in which we are living. Though smaller factions of media do still exist, a select few massive companies currently maintain control over most of the world's newspapers and television stations. The paper further discusses how these corporations, like all mass media, have the power and access to affect trends and advance their own corporate agendas in all areas around the globe. It is imperative, then, that individuals living in this age not only know the range and possibilities within global media but understand the channels and powers at work.

Tags:communications, media, global

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This well-researched paper defines and details the differences between the various forms of communication currently being used in business. The writer of this paper maintains that informal communication, also known as face-to-face communication, is a more viable and practical method of disseminating and sharing information. The writer also explores the various media rich, advanced technologies available and goes on to explain why these forms of communications are incapable of delivering information in the manner intended.

Outline
The Rising Importance of Information Technology (IT)
Organization Information Processing
Impact of IT on Information Processing
Informal Communication Process
Early Rational Theories
Media Richness Theory
Alternative Media Choice Theories
Critical Mass Theory
Organization Culture: Social Norms
Background Conditions
The Media Choice
Informal Communication Process in Organization
Bibliography

From the Paper
"In the 1990s the business environment is highly turbulent and complex, where competitive pressure is increasing with globalization. Topping this off is the dramatic, pervasive and quickly felt implications of the information revolution. In this climate new paradigms are created and with it new opportunities. To capitalize on these opportunities and to handle the complex environment, an organization requires timely and relevant information more than even before. Information has always been the life blood of the organization; it enables an organization to make sense of the world, to resolve ambiguity and to facilitate decision making and coordination. Information is an important source of competitive advantage."

Tags:media, communication, it, technology, information, applied, practice, business

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Social media and Web 2.0 both refer to a modern form of media designed to disseminate information through social interaction which enable people to collect, share, discuss and productively use more sources of information such as images, audio and video. This case study proposes an IT plan for an architecture firm which will allow the company to take advantage of current opportunities in social media technologies.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methodoloty
Company Analysis
Company Background
Goals/Future Plans
Current Processes
Current Technology
HR/Marketing
Communication/Collaboration
File-Sharing/Backup
Accounting
Underlying Issue
Limitations of Current Technology
HR/Marketing
Communication/Collaboration
File-Sharing Backup
Accounting
Underlying Issue
Findings
Communication/Collaboration
File-Sharing/Backup
Accounting
Analysis/Recommendations
Communication/Collaboration
File-Sharing/Backup
Accounting
Financial Analysis
Implementation
Short-Term
Long-Term
Risk and Mitigation
Key Performance Indicators
Conclusion

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"Our methodology consisted of interviews and academic research. The first interview mainly focused on the background of the company, their processes, types of consultants, and how they interact. Matthew's employee also went over the steps required to take a project from beginning to end. The second interview was about the company's current technology. Matthew explained the tools they were using for each project and demonstrated their different features. He also talked about their needs and future plans, which helped determine our alternatives. Specifically, he mentioned a need for an online accounting system. Thus, even though accounting systems are not generally considered as Web 2.0 technology, it will still be included in our overall analysis.
"After we heard about the current process and technologies that the Matthew Woodruff's company uses, we started our research by finding their strengths and weaknesses, and addressing their needs by suggesting new technologies. In our research we used a mix of academic journals and trade magazine articles, which we obtained through Business Source Complete. As well, the specific features for each of the proposed systems were obtained from the products' websites."

Tags:technology IT media online, online storage, IT planning, file-sharing, publishing techniques, social media tools

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This paper analyzes the origins of language and its relationship to human societies and media. The paper argues the thesis that language is not simply a vehicle for communication but also a means for the control of the world around us and its social orders. The paper then looks at contemporary mass media, popular culture and their employment for political purposes. The paper explains that the complex structures of signification of language texts in mass media is essential to understand and resist their deployment as vehicles of power and control. In conclusion, the paper shows that as political culture draws upon popular culture to achieve its mythologizing effects, it becomes imperative that media literacy be achieved in order that the mass media audience at least has the possibility of interrogating media messages and asserting their identities as citizens rather than consumers.

Outline:
Introduction
Language and the Earliest Human Societies
Language, Media and the Construction of Human Societies
Visual Mass Media and Multi-textual Communication
Conclusion

From the Paper
"This insight is critical to understand the structural convergence of media and language in human civilization. Language is more than simply a system whereby particular vocal utterances contain socially-agreed meanings. From this perspective, the origins of language and media of communication have been recognized as being key determining factors in the construction of human societies from earliest times. Whether in oral, literate or digital societies the manner by which language is used to communicate thoughts and ideas has played a major role in the design and workings of those societies. While most people use the term language in reference to the various spoken languages developed in societies around the world, in reality language is much more complex. It is a system of signs - communicated usually through vocal speech - which are commonly agreed to have an "objective" reference (Berger and Luckmann 36)."

Tags:culture, communication, celebrity, society, reality, semiotics