TikTok is the preferred social network for an entire generation; in July 2020, it became the most downloaded app. Most young people scan through bite-sized films and participate in video challenges, and this trend has only grown since the platform’s launch half a decade ago. Whether we understand or appreciate TikTok, the social media platform…
Celebrating Independent Record Stores. Independent record retailers, like many others, have had a tumultuous 18 months. However, the happy return of Record Store Day festivities has seen vinyl fans rush back in large numbers, providing a timely and much-needed boost to the record shops that are at the heart of their local communities. Tangible, tactile,…
Music is just more accessible and sharing than ever. Despite this, vinyl sales and listening are on the upswing. Vinyl Part Nowadays, there are several methods to listen to your favorite music. To enjoy yours, you may use one of the various digital streaming systems available, such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, or others….
These days, recorded music is omnipresent. Streaming across our phones, PCs, MP3 players, Pandora, Soundcloud, YouTube, and satellite radio, it seems to be emanating from the air we breathe. Vinyl and cassette tapes are two examples of “retro” formats that are gaining popularity. It’s difficult to picture a time when if you wanted to hear…
What is globalisation? Globalisation refers to the communication and cooperation of individuals, businesses, and governments. This ideology influences the allocation of international commerce, from ideas to trade (Matusitz, 2011). Some academics trace the origins of globalization back to the third millennium BC (Andre Gunder, 1998). With human connection comes the impulse to share information and…
Over the course of 26 years, social media has evolved from a basic communication medium to a formidable marketing platform. From the early days of Six Degrees to the development of TikTok and the launch of Threads, marketers have had to adapt to this ever-changing world. As a consequence, social media managers’ roles have evolved…
Introduction Recent and developing technology has had an impact on how we communicate, work, learn, and operate. As technology advances, the prospects for fast technical developments seem to be unlimited, but so do the ethical concerns. This paper assesses the advent of Artificial Emotional Intelligence (A.E.I.) and its potential influence on the UK media and…
Introduction While immersive media, such as Virtual Reality (VR) and associated 360° video technologies, have been around for decades, their availability to consumers has increased dramatically since 2016. The rising availability of immersive technological tools, ranging from low-cost VR viewer headsets to higher-end, more costly devices such as the Oculus and HTC Vive, has boosted…
whether you asked me whether I liked or disliked social media and the internet, I would probably simply stare at you. Of course, I adore the internet. I’ve liked it from the first time I called in and read every item on AOL Kids (and struck a wall because content production was limited back then)….
The incorporation of information and communication technology into mass communication has completely transformed both the communication system and society at large. The new advances in information and communication media technologies have emphasized the significance of education policy in mass communication. Indeed, the digitization of communication has changed conventional and ethical media practices, allowing non-professional media…