scholarly journals ‘These cameras are here for a reason’ – media coming out, symbolic power and the value of ‘participation’: behind the scenes of the Dutch reality programme Uit de Kast

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balázs Boross ◽  
Stijn Reijnders
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Coming Out ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Television Programme ◽  
Different Seasons ◽  
Symbolic Value ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article addresses the increasing popularity of coming out as mediatized practice, by focusing on the example of the internationally successful Dutch television programme Uit de Kast (‘Out of the Closet’). While the choice of coming out in front of the cameras is often received controversially both by the public and the protagonists’ immediate environment, youngsters keep applying to participate in the programme. To understand the continuous appeal of this form of self-disclosure, in-depth interviews were conducted with 10 participants from different seasons about their motivations, experiences and evaluations of taking part in the show. By following their journey into the world of media production, this article highlights the implications of media participation for the process of coming out, as related to questions of empowerment, visibility and agency, and ultimately, to the perceived symbolic value of (participating in) broadcast media in the new media age.

scholarly journals Card Stories on YouTube: A New Frame for Online Self-Disclosure

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Misoch
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Strong Correlation ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Visual Analysis ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Self Disclosure ◽  
Research Results ◽  
The Public ◽  
Computer Mediated

This paper deals with the phenomenon of so-called (note) card stories on YouTube. Card stories can be described as self-disclosing videos or confessions, using a new frame for telling one’s own story audio-visually to the public by combining ‘old’ (hand-written messages) and ‘new’ media (video, computer mediated communication). In 2012/13, a qualitative and exploratory study with a sample of 25 card story videos on YouTube was conducted. The content and visual analysis revealed (1) that these videos are bound to a very specific frame of presentation, (2) that they deal with specific topics, and (3) that the presenter does not remain (visually) anonymous. These findings question previous research results that stressed a strong correlation between online self-disclosure and (visual) anonymity; further, the findings show that this special frame of textual confessions via video supports deep self-disclosures.

scholarly journals Revolusi Nirkabel dan Akses Universal Media Penyiaran dalam Lingkup Konvergensi

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 70-81
Author(s):  
Tommy Satriadi Nur Arifin
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Streaming Media ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
The Public ◽  
Internet Connection ◽  
Information And Communication

The purpose of this study is to discuss media convergence as the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This study uses a historical perspective which is the first media age with the broadcast pattern and the second media age with interactivity patterns. Results of research Broadcast media that use radio frequency transmission can now be accessed through an Internet connection as streaming media. In conclusion, the public can access radio and television through an internet connection and reduce the need for these devices, using an internet connection when it is available for the network to access broadcasts. Keywords: Convergence, Broadcast Media, New Media, Streaming

Hurry Up and Wait: Oppositional Compliance and Networking around the State in Kuwait

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah L. Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Civic Engagement ◽  
New Media ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
Media Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World

In Chapter 4, data collected through ethnographic research and structured interviews are used to argue that new media tools when used, can profoundly alter social and political practices in Kuwait. Internet use removes inhibitions, gives the public a voice, encourages people to demand access to current, transparent news and information, and enables citizens to become more engaged and active in the world. In the words of one 55 year old female Kuwaiti participant, the Internet “opens the eyes of the younger generation and because of this, they find more freedom to exercise and they can compare freedom in their countries to that in other countries” (Interview, July 2009, Kuwait City). Explanations for the increasingly volatile political and social environment in Kuwait are explored in light of new media use. The persistence of patriarchy in spite of enhanced civic engagement reveals the puzzling nature of oppositional compliance in the emirate.

scholarly journals Starving at the Laid Table? Journalism, Digitalization and Corporate Capitalism

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christiane Schnell
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Public Sphere ◽  
The Other ◽  
The Public ◽  
Professional Authority ◽  
The Everyday ◽  
The World ◽  
Market Driven ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Severe Shortage

Professional journalism fulfills an important role in modern democracies, while always standing with one leg in the public sphere and the other in the private media economy. Within the era of digitalization, the limits of a market-driven professionalism become apparent. Since information appears to be easily accessible due to new media, journalism lost its role as a gatekeeper for “what the world needs to know”. But dropping an anachronistic idea of professional authority—as reform projects within the journalistic profession demanded for decades—does not necessarily lead to a more open and participatory public sphere. On the contrary, the chance for reliable news seems to shrink in the everyday flood of information. Facing a severe shortage of professionalism against the background of an oversupply in the field of journalism might indicate a general paradox of contemporary societies.  

scholarly journals SHIFTS IN THE MEDIA TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE: THE EFFECTS, CHALLENGES, AND FUTURE OF THE WORLD OF JOURNALISM

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (14) ◽  
pp. 184-195
Author(s):  
Jamilah Hamzah ◽  
Khairunnisa Kamal Azi ◽  
Nurul Hidayah Hamid ◽  
Wan Mohd Noor Hafiz Wan Mansor ◽  
Norsiah Abdul Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
Media Technology ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
Mainstream Media ◽  
News Reports ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
The World ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Media ◽  
Depth Interviews

The advent of the Internet in Malaysia in 1998 has changed the world of journalism from conventional to digital. For that, all journalists need to be prepared with various skills in order to meet the needs of the current audience so as not to be left behind. However, not all journalists are ready to face the changes that occur in the world of journalism which require them to handle various tasks simultaneously (multitasking) either in terms of writing news, taking photos, and editing videos. This study uses in-depth interviews involving eight print journalists and broadcast comprising Malays, Chinese, and Indians in two states in Malaysia with more than 10 years of experience in journalism. The objective of the study is to examine journalists' views on the world of journalism, among others in terms of skills, technology, challenges, and future. The findings of the study found that journalists, regardless of print or broadcast media are now facing major challenges in maintaining the printing industry, especially with declining sales in the market. The results of the study also show that all media agencies are now actively transitioning from conventional to digital media to prepare journalists and enable the mainstream media to remain relevant in this industry. The findings also revealed that competition from social media platforms has seen media agencies exploiting the platform to compete accordingly in providing ethical news reports with regards to their 'house-style' as well as guided by authentic sources.

scholarly journals Girls on YouTube: Gender Politics and the Potential for a Public Sphere

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Szostak
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Public Sphere ◽  
The Self ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Women's Voices ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Gender Divide ◽  
The Public Sphere ◽  
Insight Into

YouTube is a massively popular video streaming website. It has become so ingrained in daily consciousness that it is almost difficult to conceive of a time in which it did not exist. YouTube’s slogan is “Broadcast Yourself.” It connotes a sense of freedom to be whoever you want to be and communicate this conceptualization of the self with the world. Vlogs, or video blogs, share the same function as a traditional diary except there is no assumption of privacy since the videos are uploaded publicly. Both men and women participate in the production of these videos. However, the experience of male and female YouTubers is quite different. The following paper will explore whether YouTube operates as a public sphere in light of the gender divide that appears to have formed on the site. The four objectives of the paper are as follows: to define the concept of the public sphere, to determine the factors that have contributed to a gender divide on YouTube by analyzing the gendered use of the medium, to examine the reception of the controversial “Girls on YouTube” video by female vloggers, and to evaluate whether YouTube operates as a public sphere in light of the findings of the preceding sections. Ultimately, this paper will give greater insight into whether new media offers the possibility for women's voices to be heard or if it is simply a remediation of older patriarchal technology.

scholarly journals Promoting Smoking Cessation Through New Media Tools Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 139s-139s
Author(s):  
W. Abd Elmeguid ◽  
A. Kassem ◽  
R. Abdalla ◽  
O. Moustafa
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
New Media ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Behavioral Support ◽  
The Public ◽  
Tobacco Treatment ◽  
Coaching Strategies ◽  
The World ◽  
Program Policy ◽  
New Ideas

Background and context: Tobacco use is a devastating problem all over the world and in the Middle East. In Egypt 20% of the adult populations are using any type of tobacco and the problem is increasing among youth especially waterpipe. Tobacco industry is targeting the youth through many ways and using indirect ways in drama and points of sale. Raising the awareness of the public about smoking hazards and benefits of quitting is one important strategy to control the epidemic. Providing support and help material is very important. Behavioral support and promoting change is very important using coaching strategies and using new tools is very helpful to reach youth. Aim: Motivating current smokers to quit through the effect of role model using new tools for behavioral support. Strategy/Tactics: Providing the message and support through new tools as WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook where smokers who is able to quit provide information about their smoking experience and how they overcome it. Program/Policy process: Tobacco treatment specialist worked in collaboration with few young medical students to develop a Facebook page on the World No Tobacco Day 2016 and developed different posts about smoking problem and inviting viewers to add their inputs. During the early days of the campaign the team used the Facebook ads tool to promote for the page and this was sponsored by few supporters. The team who is in charge of managing the Facebook page then thought about new ideas to increase the reach and impact of the page where inviting smokers who was able to quit or take a selfie with a piece of paper writing how many days they were able to abide from smoking. The page during few months made a trend on social media. Outcomes: The reach of the page was 3 million and the reactions were 500 thousand engagement with 52 thousand members. About three thousand smokers were able to quit with following the stories sent on the page. What was learned: Using social media tools is very good way to reach out and mobilize the public to change the behavior.

Analysis of Habib Husein Ja'far "Jeda Nulis" Podcast as a Medium of Dakwah Against Young Generation on Era 4.0

2021 ◽  
pp. 01-13
Author(s):  
Bella Munita Sary ◽  
Masayu Fatiyah Nuraziimah ◽  
Nurhasanah Walijah
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
New Media ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
The Other ◽  
Young Generation ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The Public ◽  
The World ◽  
Pros And Cons

The rapid development of technology has had a massive impact in the use of new media in various parts of the world. Its goal is to help for  making it easier for people to live their daily lives. One of the new media that has recently become a favorite of the public, especially in Indonesia is a  podcast. In Indonesia, a Youtube podcast channel "Jeda Nulis" owned by Habib Husein Ja'far Al Hadar or Habib Ja'far is a new favorite among young adults. Habib Ja'far not only uses Youtube for its Jeda Nulis podcast, but also Spotify. This study aims to analyze the Jeda Nulis podcast and observes people’s responses to the Islamic da'wah strategy introduced by Habib Ja’far. The method used in this research is a literature review that includes the process of listening to and analyzing podcasts in "Jeda Nulis" YouTube channel as preaching media. The results of this study show that there are pros and cons to this podcast. The pro commentary has liked this podcast because of the way the preaching was delivered by Habib Husein Ja'far as well. On the other hand, there are also people who are uncomfortable with the podcast "Jeda Nulis” in accordance with the content and  many people who feel that they are inferior to him.

The Paper Janus: How exceptionalism based on regaining influence and doing new media help a Chinese mobile news app negotiate censorship for better journalism

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jianguo Deng
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Digital Media ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
News Media ◽  
Chinese Government ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
The Public ◽  
Digital Journalism ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
New Strategies

Amid fleeing audience from the state legacy news media to the varied and vociferous new media, the Chinese government launched a mobile news app The Paper ( Pengpai) in 2014 in Shanghai as a pilot test of digital journalism to “regain lost influence.” This seemingly against-the-tide expensive news project makes one wonder: How did The Paper come about and what is its nature? As a government-funded digital media, what old and new strategies have its journalists used in its marketing and content-making to achieve the designated goal of regaining lost influence/win public trust? Through in-depth interviews, this article finds the following: (1) The Paper is a product of patron-clientelism based on a consensus among imperatives of the legitimacy-seeking Party, Confucian-minded and job-losing journalists, and the quality-information-hungry public; (2) as it operates, The Paper has learned to speak both digitally and differently; (3) much like a Janus, its news executives initially used different narratives to the Party and the public to curry favor from both; (4) The Paper used both old and new strategies to negotiate with the censors, most notably two new exceptionalist discourses of “regaining influence” and “doing new media.” The author suggests that, using this exceptionalism trope, The Paper and a score of its clones across China have led Chinese journalism into a phase of “influence-seeking Communist new media-ism (2014–now),” during which Chinese journalists, while honing their digital abilities to propagandize China, have produced some quality digital journalism in public interest with the Party paying the bill.

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