TOPIC 1: Social Media is a main medium for this story in particular. It is used to help let viewers follow and interact with the story that no other media channel can provide. For example, the NFL Facebook page allows fans to converse with each other and share their excitement for the upcoming game. Social Media sites are usually advertised on other media channels to purposely lead their followers to engage in their story and to broaden their audience members. I think it is beneficial, as most fans will readily look at sister sites to look for contests, take polls, and join the other millions of people who share interests with them.
TOPIC 2: The credibility and accuracy of these channels seem to be fairly decent and true. The newspaper has its information down to a T, as it thoroughly details how the teams got to where they are. The newscast also looks at each team's past and decides, based on that, what will become of their future. The Facebook page accurately displays NFL as a whole, and portrays both the Patriots and the Giants perfectly. The blog is filled with credible facts as well, but the author uses those facts to share his own opinion rather than just plain show the facts for what they are. However, all the sources are accurate and reliable.
TOPIC 3: There is somewhat of a difference between online articles and other present media channels. While one might cover a broad view of the story, the other might look deeply at one subject of the story in particular. One might also be a once-a-day presentation of the story while another is updated once of twice a week. For example, the newscast for ESPN has their channel everyday, but the blogger will not post different things on the same subject everyday; they write every weekend and cover topics slightly different from that of the news team at ESPN.
TOPIC 4: This new journey in citizen journalism is a positive one. It seems to me that the audience would appreciate and welcome it more because they are the ones who contributed to the story. Why wouldn't they want to engage in something that includes them? This is a perfect way to boost mass media audiences and open new doors to journalism. People have the right for freedom of speech and are welcomed to use it accordingly. If they don't want to run into issues with privacy, then they should think twice before submitting a video or reporting online for the public to view.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Payton Manning
Payton Manning will be having an interview today on ESPN Sports Center at 3 pm ET.
He will be asked his opinion on his future and on his status of his injury and much more.
What if he is traded?
In this blog by Aaron Wilson of Scout.com, he explains the relationship that Manning has with the Colts franchise and the people in it. It would be tough for Manning and all the people involved to let him go.
Social Media:
On Payton's Facebook page you can see conversations of what people think will be the result of his future and where he will end up at. Here you can find poles and surveys. The numbers of people involved in the questionnaires and comments can really display the impact social media has on us now.
Payton Manning will be having an interview today on ESPN Sports Center at 3 pm ET.
He will be asked his opinion on his future and on his status of his injury and much more.
To watch paytons full interview click here.
Peyton Manning was asked many tough questions during this interview. The task of the interview was to try and get all questions answered out there about him and the Colts, but according to Peyton Manning nothing has been said or discussed about him and his future. At this point in time, his future is completely unknown and will not be known until after the Superbowl. Peyton Manning just wants to focus on the Superbowl and and city of Indianapolis, since they are hosting the Superbowl this week. He will just continue doing his rehab and working hard for what ever happens in the future. Although Peyton has been involved in the franchise for since he was drafted in 1998 he says that what ever happens he will make the best out of it and continue being the best he can be.
What if he is traded?
If Manning gets released next week after the Colts determine what happens with him, his contract will automatically be terminated. Therefore this will allow Peyton to be on the market immediately instead of waiting till March when the free agency opens up. So next week will be a busy week for Peyton and a lot of NFL teams as they try to work to get in position to sign him on their team.
Social Media:
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Concordia Ship-Social Media Update
MSNBC's Facebook page is a great source for people to voice their opinions on up to minute issues. This Facebook page really helps post up to minute breaking news. The great part of this is that the news successfully integrates with your Facebook Newsfeed.
While the last post on the Concordia cruise ship was posted a few days ago, it gives a great update from that days even updates. So far there are 44 comments and 77 likes, which shows that the discussion aspect is really successful.
MSNBC Facebook Page
While the last post on the Concordia cruise ship was posted a few days ago, it gives a great update from that days even updates. So far there are 44 comments and 77 likes, which shows that the discussion aspect is really successful.MSNBC Facebook Page
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Concordia Ship-Blog Update
The blog, Voice of America, promises to bring up to minute breaking news, and hasn't failed to do so, especially with the Concordia Ship story. While the blogger hasn't stated their name, they inform us that it would probably take up until the end of this year, to get all the remains of the ship off the coast of Italy. It has also been announced that they cannot start this process to move the ship until all the fuel has been removed, which can take up to a month.
On top of that, the blogger has also stated that a 17th body has been found, of a woman, and that at least 15 people are still missing. It also takes note that the captain is currently under house arrest, and still facing charges for leaving the members of the crew alone as he left the ship to save himself.
Voice of America
On top of that, the blogger has also stated that a 17th body has been found, of a woman, and that at least 15 people are still missing. It also takes note that the captain is currently under house arrest, and still facing charges for leaving the members of the crew alone as he left the ship to save himself.
Voice of America
What is Peyton Manning's future?
This is one of the biggest questions around the NFL today. Everyone is curious, what will happen to Peyton. With the number one pick in the 2012 draft, will the Colts take the heismen runner up Andrew Luck over him?
With Andrew Luck being one of the best quarterbacks in college football for the past years, their is a lot of talk about him being the first pick of the NFL draft this season. But the question is if the colts are willing to take a chance with Luck and see if he will be there next franchise quarter back. Although that is not a good idea because Payton Manning has been a great asset to the Colts since he was first drafted out of the University of Tennessee as the number one pick of the 1998 draft.
Many professional analysts are predicting that Peyton Manning will be traded in order for the Colts to make the big move to draft Andrew luck. The two teams that seem most interested in attempting to sign Manning are the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins.
Right now the highest possibility is the Miami Dolphins, simply because they are in more of a need of a quarter back. According to ESPN.com "The Dolphins have not been afraid to say they will turn over every rock to find a quarterback. That includes options like Manning and Matt Flynn in free agency, as well as Robert Griffin III in the draft." The Dolphins believe that Matt Moore (their current quarter back) was a good asset but just don't see him as their franchise QB.
This is one of the biggest questions around the NFL today. Everyone is curious, what will happen to Peyton. With the number one pick in the 2012 draft, will the Colts take the heismen runner up Andrew Luck over him?
Many professional analysts are predicting that Peyton Manning will be traded in order for the Colts to make the big move to draft Andrew luck. The two teams that seem most interested in attempting to sign Manning are the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins.
Right now the highest possibility is the Miami Dolphins, simply because they are in more of a need of a quarter back. According to ESPN.com "The Dolphins have not been afraid to say they will turn over every rock to find a quarterback. That includes options like Manning and Matt Flynn in free agency, as well as Robert Griffin III in the draft." The Dolphins believe that Matt Moore (their current quarter back) was a good asset but just don't see him as their franchise QB.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Concordia Ship-Newscast Update
This video update posted on the euronews YouTube page, gives an update on the current cleaning process that is being done on the Concordia cruise ship. The video shoes underwater clips of scubadivers going in and finding survivors and bodies before they make any move to get rid of the gasoline that is going to be a huge environmental hazard if left untouched for too long.
The channel is updated daily, as euronews is, "Europe's leading international news channel" according to the page. For anyone else following this story, this would be a reliable page.
Euronews
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Concordia Cruise Ship Oil Leak Disaster
The biggest news report that took over the air waves all over the world, was the Concordia cruise ship that sunk abruptly off the coast of Tuscany last week. What puzzles people the most was how the captain wasn't seen during the brief, and unnoticed evacuations, and had saved himself by being the first one to evacuate. While the Captain's sketchy actions are still under investigations, it was just announced on Monday, January 23rd, that the team trying to clean up the mess the ship has left right now, may cause 500,000 gallons of fuel to leak into the Tuscan waters. The costs of this operation to clean up the remains of the ship, pre-oil leak is already costing between 85-95 million. Having this oil leak, would destroy so much wildlife, it would take years to restore the waters. This only adds to the search for the remaning passengers bodies that have yet to be found, which is really making this whole situation even messier.
Monday, January 23, 2012
NFL: Super Bowl Around The Corner
The American sports tradition is to take place on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the home of the Colts. A loss for the Baltimore Ravens in the preceding game landed the New England Patriots a place in Super Bowl Sunday. Their rivals will be the New York Giants, who defeated the San Francisco 49ers. Fans anxiously await the day these two teams will face off, as this will be the second time they are playing against each other in the Super Bowl. Previously, the Giants came out victorious over the undefeated Patriots in the 42nd Bowl in 2008. This year will be just as grilling, as the Giants show their grueling defense while the Patriots' offense is declared to be one of the best in the NFL. The Giants have played in four Super Bowls, winning three of the them; the Patriots have won three out of six. On a more personal level, this game can give quarterback Tom Brady "17 playoff wins, breaking the NFL record for quarterbacks he shares with his boyhood idol, Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers." Whatever plays are played and whichever way the game ends, this will be a Super Bowl to remember.
(usatoday newspaper)- http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/story/2012-01-22/championship-sunday/52749678/1
Newscast- http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/11431/super-bowl-matchup-has-familiar-tone
This news broadcast discusses the Super Bowl match up teams and their capabilities to win the big game. They look into each teams lines, and specifically say that the Patriots' defense will do much better in the upcoming game. They also note how both quarterbacks are incredibly important to their teams and exceedingly good, but they favor Eli Manning with his success in the Giants. There are ups and downs for both teams, of course, and each one has their own special quality. As the one reporter, TomJackson, put it, it's going to be a "tremendous battle" with "a lot of confidence" from both sides of the field. (to watch this video, click on the link above.)
ESPN airs their sports newscasts everyday, and constantly reflected on the teams performances and their shot at the upcoming game. They share how the players got to where they are and what their futures might look like, based on their rates and wins. Each reporter's opinion is different, and contributes to the developing story as we all await for the game.
Newscast- http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/11431/super-bowl-matchup-has-familiar-tone
This news broadcast discusses the Super Bowl match up teams and their capabilities to win the big game. They look into each teams lines, and specifically say that the Patriots' defense will do much better in the upcoming game. They also note how both quarterbacks are incredibly important to their teams and exceedingly good, but they favor Eli Manning with his success in the Giants. There are ups and downs for both teams, of course, and each one has their own special quality. As the one reporter, TomJackson, put it, it's going to be a "tremendous battle" with "a lot of confidence" from both sides of the field. (to watch this video, click on the link above.)
ESPN airs their sports newscasts everyday, and constantly reflected on the teams performances and their shot at the upcoming game. They share how the players got to where they are and what their futures might look like, based on their rates and wins. Each reporter's opinion is different, and contributes to the developing story as we all await for the game.
In this blog, Andrew Das focuses on the Patriots and Brady's weaknesses, trying to question their ability to win the Super Bowl. He notes how both the famed quarterback and his coach, Belichick, point out all their flaws and criticize their own game. They also hope this next game will act as a chance for "redemption", in a way to prove to themselves that they are worthy of this opportunity. The big question is: will all this reflection and criticism cause the Patriots harm or will being hard on themselves prove to be beneficial in the long run?
The frequency of this blog happens every time there is a game that leads up to the Super Bowl. The blogger posts his thoughts on all games and things dealing with the Super Bowl every weekend.
He blogged how the story developed by giving a analysis of the games preceding Super Sunday and how they affected which teams are playing.
The frequency of this blog happens every time there is a game that leads up to the Super Bowl. The blogger posts his thoughts on all games and things dealing with the Super Bowl every weekend.
He blogged how the story developed by giving a analysis of the games preceding Super Sunday and how they affected which teams are playing.
Social Media- http://www.facebook.com/NFL?sk=app_308657782495813
On the Official NFL Facebook page, fans can view pictures and posts regarding the Super Bowl and allows them to share their views and converse with others on who they think will win (in the Fan Zone). They can vote for their favorite teams and watch videos of them both on and off the field. They can also look up information for upcoming games. Overall, it is a place where fans and admirers can come together and share in the joy of the NFL and the Super Bowl.Posts are frequently updated, around five a day, all concerning the football tradition. It prepares the viewers for the upcoming events and develops the story by adding more news and entertainment for its viewers.
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