Group 4 - CBS & Narrowcasting with the Big Bang Theory

Lauren Mathews

Chelsea Hafertepe

Eric Allen

Zoie Anderson

Sara Montman

Big Bang Theory: Narrowcasting and the creation of New Media Markets

Summary:

           The Big Bang Theory is a popular sitcom that shows how narrowcasting is the new way to market. The Big Bang Theory has become extraordinarily successful because it has moved away from broadcasting, appeals to the 18-49-age range, and it is relatable to ordinary people.

Outline:

I. Introduction

A.   Narrowcasting and what it is

B.    How the Big Bang Theory relates   

II. Syndication, moving away from broadcasting   

A.   Other TV networks (TBS, FOX, CTV)

B.    It is now about what is convenient for viewers

III. Target Audience: 18-49 Year-Olds and Middle America   

A.   Good mix of characters, comical, geeks

B.   Focusing on more of the Middle class and convenience

IV. Conclusion

A.    Narrowcasting has helped make CBS/Big Bang Theory successful

B.    Should watch in the future how CBS continues to target their audience

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Group 1 - Visual Podcast

Tate Brightwell
Josh Maldonado
Alex Gracia
Edwin Abrazado

Group Camtasia Project: New Media through Tablet Computing (iPad)

Tate Brightwell, Edwin Abrazado, Alex Gracia & Josh Maldonado

Question:

What new and old questions do media technologies raise regarding the impact of media on society?

Summary of Topic:

The iPad has innovated new avenues for media to be viewed, shared, and created. The iPad has created a platform for mobile cloud computing, as well as an infrastructure for mobile apps, beyond what existed already from the smartphone market. The iPad has now been on the market for close to 5 years, and its impact is still being felt in almost every work sector, the most prominent being education. Through integrating a camera and audio recorder into the device, as well as allowing for touch screen technology, the iPad allows users to experience media in places never before thought of, as well as allowing users to generate multi-media content easier than ever.

Outline:

1. What is New Media?
1. 6 characteristics of new media
2. Emphasis on 3 characteristics of new media that deals with iPads
1. Interactivity
2. Audience Generated
3. Narrowcasting
3. What new and old questions do media technologies raise regarding the impact of media on society?
1. New innovations
2. iPad use in industries
3. Future for the tablet
4. New innovations that tablet computing brought about
1. Mobility and touchscreen interface
5. Industries that use the iPad daily
1. Education and business
6. The future of tablet computing
1. New technological advancements

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in Medical Education. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 21: 531–537.

Masse, D. (2012). Ipad and tablets are hot but not yet a laptop replacement. Microwave journal,

55(6), 62-62.

Ostashewski, N. & Reid, D. (2010). iPod, iPhone, and now iPad: The evolution of multimedia

access in a mobile teaching context. InProceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2010 (pp. 2862-2864). Chesapeake, VA:

AACE.

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11(3), 12-15.

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primary school,” in Proc. 45th Hawaii Int. Conf. System Sciences, Wailea, HI, 2012, pp. 78–87.

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Websites used during Video:

http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Group #3 - Visual Podcast

Group #3: Janelle Albert, Sarah Almand, Sarah Leisten and Presley Savarino

Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_3zvod7ipHfTFlKU3FvWVNIdEk/view?usp=sharing

Outline:

COMM 330 – Audio Podcast: New vs. Old Media

What new (and old) questions do new media technologies raise regarding the impact of media on society?

Revolution of the iPhone and the impact it has on society?

Summary:

The iPhone is currently the top selling smart phone on the market with only being around since 2007. Apple Inc. has been able to improve the model of the iPhone based on competitors’ products and wants of the consumers. With Apple’s Innovation not only has revolution of the iPhone effected the economy, but also has changed the view of how society functions.

Outline:

      I.         Introduction

A.   History of Apple, Inc.

                                               i.     How Apple, Inc. started?

                                             ii.     History Timeline

                                            iii.     Products produced by Apple, Inc.

B.    History of iPhone

                                               i.     History Timeline

                                             ii.     Evolution of the iPhones

    II.         iPhone throughout the years

A.   What major changes have been made?

                                               i.     Consumers wants

                                             ii.     Competition

  III.         What questions are concerning the rise of the use of iPhone in today’s society?

A.   Will the wide use of the iPhone and iPad in education continue to extend the learning opportunities of students, and could this possibly result in schools and more universities offering more online courses, eliminating the attendance of students in actual classes and classrooms?

B.    How was the iPhone affected other companies’ products such as Google Android and Windows?

C.    Claims have been made that the Apple, Inc. has copied smart phone designs from competitors such as Google Android and Samsung Galaxy. If these accusations are accurate, then why did it take until 2007 for the first smart phone to be available to the public?

  IV.         Conclusion

A.   What is the future of Apple, Inc. and the iPhone

                                               i.     iPhone will be relevant if they do not branch out of serving the top 15% of the world’s population.

                                             ii.     “Ecosystem” company

                                            iii.     Mobile wallet

                                            iv.     Health and fitness applications

                                             v.     Recommendations

    V.         Website Tour

A.   Categories

B.    iPhone

C.    Comparison of the iPhones

                                               i.     Difference in sizes

  VI.         Video

A.   iPhone 6s television advertisement

                                  

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technologies, mobile communication, and the iPhone. Routledge.

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education. Journal of Bunkyo Gakuin University Department of Foreign

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Jenkins Vs. Georgia Group 2

Group 2: Myrhanda Ortega, Alexis Baird, Ashley Rocha 

Jenkins Vs. Georgia

Summary: The challenges and issues faced by Freedom of Speech and Obscenity come from the legal interpretation of the terms. In today’s Digital Age, it is tough to create a common definition of obscenity that everyone could agree on. We used Jenkins v. Georgia as an example of an issue that surfaced when trying to establish if certain content is protected under the Freedom of Speech Amendment.

1.      Introduction

a.       Question: What are the issues and challenges of Freedom of Speech vs. Obscenity?

b.      Important Definitions

                                                        i.            1st Amendment

                                                      ii.            Freedom of Speech

                                                    iii.            Obscenity

                                                    iv.            Three Prongs from Miller v. California Case

2.      Jenkins Vs. Georgia

a.       Details of the Case

b.      Carnal Knowledge Plot Summary and Descriptions

c.       Initial Verdict and Final Verdict

                                                        i.            Justification

3.      Effects and Relevance

a.       Protection of Freedom of Speech

b.      Role of Jury in Defining Standards

4.      Conclusion

a.       Challenges of Obscenity Today

                                                        i.            Role of the Jury

                                                      ii.            Changing Times

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