Communication
Media convergence goes beyond a critique of media conglomeration, to critique the media itself.

Convergence of media assumes that multiple media occupied separate domains in the past.

Convergence of media suggests that the distinct domains of media (books, websites, radio, film, and television) have melded and it is no longer possible to manage a single media.

Messages are conveyed simultaneously with multiple media formats, but each medium has unique strengths and weaknesses.

Books as a focus of media convergence.

Books still occupy their own media domain, as many books are unavailable in digital formats that can be read or accessed online.

However, it is possible to search for books online, and online cataloging and database management is normative.

hen books do occupy an online or digital dimension, the reader interacts with the material in completely different ways.

D. Media convergence will not obliterate the book, which will continue to operate in its own domain, albeit connected with other…...

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Works Cited

Dominick, Joseph. Dynamics of Mass Communication. McGraw-Hill.

Dutton, William H. Information and Communication Technologies. New York: Oxford University Press.

Jenkins, Henry. Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide. NYU Press, 2006.

Perryman, Neil. "Doctor Who and the convergence of media." Convergence. Vol. 14, No. 1.

One of the most dramatic and most recent examples of American media distortion concerned the well-publicized media campaign throughout 2002 and part of 2003 in advance of the U..-lead invasion of Iraq. At that time, (then) American ecretary of tate Colin Powell presented evidence that he introduced as absolutely conclusive and irrefutable that Iraq had developed nuclear and chemical weapons of mass destruction to justify the ultimatum issued to addam Hussein, and eventually, the U.. invasion of Iraq. Likewise, American president George Bush had repeatedly promoted the supposed connection between Iraq and the Global War on Terror and the terrorist attacks of eptember 11, 2001.

ubsequently, it was revealed that the information presented to the American public and the rest of the world was erroneous at best and purposefully deceitful at worst.

In any case, in retrospect, even the Bush administration now admits that the hardware imported by Iraq that was supposedly…...

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Similarly, in the five years since the invasion, the U.S. has not managed to locate any type of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and recently conceded publicly that it appears no efforts to produce chemical weapons or to re-establish the Iraqi nuclear weapons program were ever initiated again after the sanctions imposed by the U.S. following the conclusion of the Gulf War in 1991. According to some analysts, the continuing suggestion by the U.S. media that an American military presence in Iraq is necessary for the benefit of the Iraqi people may be a pretext for maintaining military force in the region to ensure against disruption of the OPEC oil supply, by force if necessary, should Saudi Arabia ever decide to terminate oil sales to the United States.

In Afghanistan, the U.S. emphasizes the liberation of the civilian population from the oppressive way of life imposed under the Taliban rule, but without presenting a balanced view of the disruption of other aspects of the local economy and social structure that reflect thousands of years of cultural beliefs and social framework. The concern among many critical observers is that the distortions represented by English-language media is that both of these issues may, in fact, be related to U.S. intentions to initiate a military attack on Iran in connection with its potential nuclear capabilities.

In light of the previous history of U.S. media distortions with respect to geopolitical affairs, these concerns may, in fact, be valid.

War coverage-Media obsession
To argue about the role of media in our lives would be only redundant since we already know and acknowledge the influence of media over our perception of the world. How the various news media including newspapers, television, radio and more recently Internet affect our thinking and shape our perception requires some close analysis of the way these agencies gather and present news. There is an interesting process that works behind the seemingly simple task of news presentation. For one the media is almost always biased regardless of how they defend their impartiality. We must remember that journalists are capable of molding our perception because they have a certain hidden agenda and if they were unbiased in their opinion, they would have had little impact on our thinking. In an unbiased news piece, it is up to the viewer or reader to decide whom he would side with.…...

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References

Stuart Allan, News Culture. Open University Press: Buckingham 1999

William V. Kennedy, The Military and the Media: Why the Press Cannot Be Trusted to Cover a War.: Praeger Publishers. Westport, CT. 1993.

The Washington Times. Lynch, West and Common Sense. November 23, 2003. B05.

Christopher Hanson, American Idol: The Press Finds the War's True Meaning. Columbia Journalism Review. Volume: 42. Issue: 2. July-August 2003, 58+.

Yet, every major aspect of the Internet builds on the strengths of those prior media forms.
Cultural Acceleration

The development of technology has allowed for cultural acceleration, as each media form starting with the telegraph represents an improvement in the speed and/or scope of communication (Carey, 2010). The telegraph separated transportation from communication, which was the first step. The telephone increased speed further, and wireless telegraph set the foundation for later wireless technologies. Radio and television, for example, were based on wireless broadcast, which enabled communications to reach a broader audience. here the telephone and telegraph introduced an accelerated pace to communications, the impacts of any one given communication were individual. News of the Titanic sinking, for example, was carried through a network of different messages on different media (Carey, 2010). Such large-scale impacts of communication on society became commonplace with radio. Television had yet more potency as a communications medium,…...

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Works Cited:

Carey, J. (2010). Electricity creates the wired world. In possession of the author.

Wolf's book, based on a number of scholarly articles she wrote during the last several years, looks at the manner in which women have been portrayed in the Broadway musical, and the references and relevance of those portraits to society's expectations of the time.
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COMMUNICATION IN EDUCATIONAL -- PIESTLEY'S PAADOX
Introduction to Priestley's Paradox

According to Priestley's Paradox, there may be an inverse relationship between the quality of communications and the complexity and variety of modern methods of communication (Hodge 1993, 4; Eunson 2008, 17). More specifically, Priestley suggested that the richest and most effective means of communications is the process of face-to-face verbal communication between two individuals. Every additional variable, such as adding more individuals to the communications chain or introducing artificial technological mechanism necessarily reduces the quality and accuracy of the communications process. In principle, therefore, direct face-to-face communications between two people is more effective than direct, face-to-face communications among larger groups of individuals. Likewise, face-to-face communications are preferable to telephonic communications, written communications, and other forms of remote communications (Hodge 1993, 6; Eunson 2008, 18).

Applying Priestley's Paradox to the Educational Environment

Priestley's Paradox is more relevant to the contemporary educational environment than it may…...

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References

Allen, J (Ed) 2004, Sociology of Education: Policies and Practice, 3rd ed. Thomson

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Association, Australia

More specifically, because the potential for miscommunication, misunderstanding, and pejorative or other negative interpretations is so much greater in remote communications especially through email (SHM, 2010), the implications of failure to establish trust remotely are even greater. As Yoong (2009) points out, that is largely a function of the fact that genuineness in expressions of cultural awareness and sensitivity (as opposed to patronizing or otherwise insincere) expressions is absolutely crucial.
Sincerity and genuineness are much more difficult to communicate effectively in impersonal communications media (SHM, 2010; Yoong, 2009). Therefore, appropriate expressions and other manifestations of cultural awareness and sensitivity are most appropriately communicated to virtual working groups via two-way video conferencing instead of other less personal methods of communications, notwithstanding the substantive sufficiency or factual accuracy of those expressions in writing, for example (SHM, 2010;Yoong, 2009).

esearch Design

This project relies primarily on a review of secondary research in the form of…...

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References

Douglas, C. And Zivnuska, S. "Developing trust in leaders: an antecedent of firm performance." SAM Advanced Management Journal. Society for the Advancement of Management. 2008. Retrieved December 30, 2010 from HighBeam Research:  http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-177101798.html 

George, J.M. And Jones G.R. (2008). Understanding and Managing Organizational

Behavior. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Maxwell, J.C. (2007). The 21 Irrefutable Rules of Leadership. Georgia: Maxwell

Communications Media -- Media Culture
Stories Covered

Meet the Press June 24, 2012 (NBC)

The mainstream news program, Meet the Press June 24, 2012 (NBC), focused primarily on some of the different views about the most important needs of the nation between Republicans and Democrats. More specifically, the moderator raised the issues of racial profiling laws in various states, immigration policy reform, the potential consequences of a pending Supreme Court decision on President Obama's Affordable Care Act that has been the source of so much conflict in political circles since the first months of the current presidential administration. Other topics of discussion included the national budget in connection with the need to generate revenue, the current conflict over the "Fast and Furious" debacle and the bizarre allegations leveled against the U.S. Attorney General, and predictions about the different challenges faced by the respective presidential campaigns of President Obama and the presumptive Republican nominee,…...

Communication
Most reports contain some sort of extraneous data. In many cases, the report contains this data because the data has been gathered. There is a sense that if some data has been gathered, it should be presented, and let the user figure out what parts are relevant. This is perhaps a reasonable starting point, but at some point the user will have a sense of what is needed and what is not; at that point there is value in providing feedback so that the report can be structured with the specific needs of each user in mind.

Another area of fat on a report comes when people attempt to discuss context. Too often, this ends up being their context, not the context of the user. In many cases, the discussion merely repeats what the numbers already show, so there is no real added value to the text. I tend to prefer…...

Suggested Approach for Reconciliation and Resolution

The suggested approach to reconciliation and resolution would, as in the cases of Donnie and Mika also rely primarily on the process of educating the individuals involved to better understand certain information that they would need to understand to achieve their common objective. More specifically, Tyrrell should attempt to develop a method of helping the Bishops understand the positive elements of modern communications and information media and to overcome their existing reluctance based on ignorance and fear of something new.

Post Response #4 -- Cleveland

Dilemmas and Most Prominent Dimensions at Issue

The dilemma presented by this situation is that, on one hand, the United States Navy promotes, supports, and encourages all enlisted individuals to respect cultural diversity and individuality of all persons; but on the other hand, the U.S. Navy also maintains an extremely rigid set of formal organizational values and standards that must be adhered to…...

Telecommuting is the act of periodically working out of the main office, one or more days a week either at home, or at a telework center. (Avery and Zabel 2000, 82) The concept of telecommuting was created by Jack Niles as a result of the oil crisis of the 1970's. Niles felt that telecommuting would be a good way of eliminating the daily commute and preserving energy. Nile eventually found that telecommuting could be beneficial to workers and employees.
The research found that the benefits of telecommuting include increased productivity, improved familial relationships and decreases in absenteeism. Increased productivity is derivative of the fact that workers have fewer distractions and are able to complete tasks on their own time. We also found that telecommuters had increased job satisfaction and increased motivation.

A major hindrance to the implementation of a successful telecommuting strategy is the lack of effective communication technology. In addition, much…...

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Avery C. And Zabel D. (2000) The Flexible Workplace: A Sourcebook of Information and Research. Quorum Books: Westport, CT.

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Media and Society: The Problem of Too Much Fake News Is the era of fake news becoming too dangerous for our families today? As Jones (2013) notes, communication media in the digital world is a powerful tool that we all must be mindful of lest we risk using it poorly and causing more harm than good. With the recent news faux pas involving a group of high school Catholic boys being harassed by a group of protestors yet getting blamed by news media right and left, getting “doxxed” by celebrities calling for blood, and receiving death threats all over an incident blown completely out of proportion, we as a community have to stop and consider how we allow the media to dictate the terms by which we live our lives. This paper will explain why we have to get a better handle on the problem of fake news before it really…...

Communications Audit eport: A Case Study of Walmart Inc.
A Case Study of Walmart Inc.: Communications Audit eport

Wal-Mart is the world's largest retailer, and the world's largest company by revenues. A communications audit was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the company's communication strategy. This report presents the findings of that audit. It shows the specific media and channel used to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Communications Audit eport: A Case Study of Walmart Inc.

Walmart is an American-based multinational corporation headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The company was founded in 1962 with the aim of providing discount goods to customers to enable them live better. It went public in October 1969 to facilitate the achievement of this vision. Today, the company operates over 11,000 stores in 27 countries, dealing in a wide range of merchandise including foodstuffs, groceries, clothing, furniture, apparel, toys, electronics and clothing. It is home to over 2.2 million…...

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References

Chandler, D. & Munday, R. (2013). A Dictionary of Media and Communication. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press.

Downs, C. W. & Adrian, A. D. (2012). Assessing Organizational Communication: Strategic Communications Audit.New York, NY: Guilford Publications.

Gray, D. (2012). The Connected Company. Sebastopol, CA: O'Reilly Media Inc.

Newsom, D., Turk, J. & Kruckeberg, D. (2012). This is PR: The Realities of Public Relations (11th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Communication Process
The procedure of communication involves a sender transmitting data in a fitting structure to guarantee the message is comprehended by the recipient. The sender should likewise consider potential "noise" or limitations to the transmitted communication. Compelling communication relies on upon:

clearly characterizing the goal of the message

taking record of the requirements of the recipient

selecting the best medium and strategy for communication

being mindful of how "noise" can contort the message

Ensuring feedback, to assure comprehension of the message (Business Case Studies, 2016).

Example Site: www.Amazon.com

The site decided for this task is www.amazon.com. The firm is a U.S. based trade and distribution organization dealing in computers and electronics located in Seattle, Washington. It is the biggest Internet-based retailer in the United States. Amazon.com began as an online book shop, later enhancing its services to offer DVDs, Blurays, CDs, video downloads/spilling, and MP3downloads/gushing, book recording downloads/streaming, furniture, computer games, programming, clothing, nourishment, gadgets, toys and…...

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References

Barney, J. (2011). "Amazon urges California referendum on online tax." Financial Times. Archived from the original on 2011.

Business Case Studies. (2016). Communication strategies to engage a variety of stakeholders. Retrieved from  http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/enterprise-rent-a-car/communication-strategies-to-engage-a-variety-of-stakeholders/the-communication-process.html#axzz3x23DvkrI 

Faculty Focus. (2016). Media richness and communication in online education. Retrieved from  http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/online-education/media-richness-and-communication-in-online-education/ 

Gump, J. (n.d). written communication: choosing words widely. Retrieved from http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.almnet.org/resource/resmgr/imported/communications.pdf

Communication
On some level, art is communication. The artist creates a visual element that conveys complex ideas, emotions, and concepts. Therefore, learning good communication skills is essential for an artist. Communication also requires creativity. Negotiating difficult deals and addressing conflict depend on creative problem solving skills.

Animators are called upon even more to be solid communicators because of the nature of their job. An animator renders stories into visual form. Storytelling is a form of communication. An animator who can communicate well is one who can convey the story arcs and dialog in ways that are memorable and meaningful to the audience. On a more practical level, animators work with people as a matter of course throughout their job. hereas a painter could be holed up in a studio for six months out of the year, never talking to anyone, an animator will rarely live an isolated lifestyle. Communication is part of…...

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Works Cited

"Effective Communication Skills: The Art of Communication." Retrieved online:  http://www.buzzle.com/editorials/1-13-2005-64148.asp 

Scott, Elizabeth. "Communicate: Improve Your Relationships With Effective Communication Skills." About.com. Sept 18, 2011. Retrieved online:  http://stress.about.com/od/relationships/ht/healthycomm.htm

In the ever-evolving landscape of international communication media, the concept of media imperialism has become a topic of great interest and debate. This phenomenon refers to the domination and control of media and communication systems by a small number of powerful countries, typically Western nations, at the expense of smaller or developing countries. In this article, we will explore the notion of media imperialism in relation to the film industry, with a particular focus on the movies of the Marvel Universe.

The Marvel Universe, with its vast array of characters and interconnected storylines, has become a global entertainment powerhouse in recent....

Media Imperialism and the Globalization of the Film Industry
Media imperialism refers to the dominance of Western media, particularly that of the United States, in influencing the global media landscape. This influence extends to the film industry, shaping its globalization in several significant ways.
1. Hollywood Dominance:
Hollywood, the largest film industry globally, wields tremendous control over the production, distribution, and exhibition of films. Through its vast financial resources and technological advantages, Hollywood produces blockbusters that dominate international box offices. This dominance limits the exposure of local films in many countries, as theaters prioritize screening Hollywood productions.
2. Cultural Homogenization:
Hollywood films often feature Western....