Kellie Reince
Example of Media Convergence:
MSNBC is a convergence of journalism with NBC News and MSN Online-
combining TV and Internet.
Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/
The convergence of media is a
unique production of content through different platforms simultaneously. It is the practice of producing and reporting
news across two or more media outlets. It allows an expansion of news coverage beyond
traditional forms of broadcast or print journalism.
The website combines the worldwide resources of NBC News with the technology
of Microsoft to provide news and information tailored for the online
information age. The site delivers extensive coverage of the TV Broadcast with
constant updates of major events, global issues, local news and much more. The
website displays information that was previously offered exclusively through
NBC and CNBC’s television network. MSNBC on the Internet is leading the way in
the convergence of television with Internet to reach a broader audience.
Example of
Multimedia
The text defines multimedia journalism as the practice of gathering news and reporting it across multiple
media platforms. It is a form of media accompanied by an alternative form in
order to extensively convey information in engaging ways.
“Post secret” is a form of multimedia journalism.
First, “post secret” started out as a print form of journalism where the global
public wrote down their personal secrets on a card and anonymously mailed them
to a man named Frank. When Frank started receiving thousands of secrets via
mail, he utilized another media platform to share these secrets with the world,
while keeping the sender’s anonymity. Frank created the “post secret” blog and published
the many secrets that people keep inside. Now, millions all over the world view
his blog. “Post Secret” continues to gather information through writing, report
it through the Internet, and share it through YouTube videos and social media.
Definitely agree that MSNBC illustrates the trend of media convergence. Post secret is an Interesting example...Not sure I consider mail a print media "platform"--it certainly isn't mass media! But YouTube and social media are distinct platforms.
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