Andulka
Not today Justin
sheepfilms
Sade Olutola
shark vs the universe
h
No title available
styofa doing anything
pixel skylines
"I'm Dorothy Gale from Kansas"
祝日 / Permanent Vacation
PR's Tumblrdome
DEAR READER
Three Goblin Art
Lint Roller? I Barely Know Her
almost home
YOU ARE THE REASON
wallacepolsom
No title available
art blog(derogatory)
seen from Germany
seen from South Korea
seen from Singapore
seen from Italy
seen from Germany
seen from Türkiye
seen from Singapore
seen from United States
seen from Türkiye
seen from Malaysia
seen from Italy
seen from China
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from Japan
seen from United States
seen from United Kingdom
seen from Germany
seen from Lithuania
seen from Spain
@cprate1994
This article is super interesting. We read it in another class but I found it applicable to this class too, because with searching, google, and social media our brains are possibly not having the ability to remember as much and to want to learn as much. We want to always take in quick information and never want to stay on one reading for longer than a few minutes. New media and technology is physically changing our brains!
-Courtney Prate
Foodstagramming is a trend which involves taking pictures of what you are eating or cooking, and posting it on Instagram and Twitter.
In class we have touched on different ways people interact with social media. When I was thinking about how I use social media, I started to recognize just how much I post and just how much responsibility comes along with that. I also thought about how often I post pictures of things that are not necessary to be posted at all, one of them being the posting of my food choices or restaurant dinners that I just MUST post (but not really). Sometimes I even feel like if the food is beautiful or looks appealing I am doing a disservice to the food and my public image by not posting a picture before eating. Turns out it can actually be seen as a real problem.
-Courtney Prate
Congress is grappling with the benefits and risks of using Facebook, Twitter and other social media during emergencies
This article further talks about the ups and downs of using social media in times of disaster, and shows how many people went to social media for disaster information during certain events in recent history. The article even mentions and quotes CDC. This article shows the good things, but also includes the bad (such as the rapid spread of misinformation).
CDC/ Cisco Response
CDC’s guidelines were similar to ones we’ve read. It’s interesting how low people are in health literacy. I also found it interesting that it said “highlight the positive aspects of your health message”, because usually health media is gloomy yet sometimes has a positive vibe. I was VERY surprised it said to use 1st or 2nd POV and contractions to seem friendly. Cisco’s was more professional but also more strict in its rules. It is weird that they cannot engage with the news.
-Courtney Prate
Emergency Management Response
Social media is important during and after disasters, yet sometimes it can be shied away from. The collective intelligence theory says while many people can correct what is said or disregard incorrect responses, incorrect information is still shared and believed by some. The article also said people shy away from social media because of skepticism of usefulness, limited resources, legal concerns, and PR. Most disaster units worry about too much information causing more fear than good.
-Courtney Prate
Courtney Prate, Russell Washabaugh, Angela Salerno, John Kreisher Content Creation Infographic
Content Creation Justification
Courtney Prate, Angela Salerno, Russell Washabaugh, and Josh Kreisher
Our group decided that we were interested in doing the infographic option based on the topic that we chose. We felt that the Saint Patrick’s Day topic fit exceptionally well in an infographic format, and had the ability to go viral for multiple reasons. Saint Patrick’s Day is one of the biggest holidays that are celebrated at the University of Delaware, with hundreds of students parading the streets dressed in all green attire and ready for an entire day, and possibly night, of celebrating with friends.
This infographic idea not only appeals to the student body of the University of Delaware, but other college students elsewhere that have big Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations. This topic is extremely timely and relevant; as Saint Patrick’s Day falls on the day the assignment is due. Anyone who wishes to participate in Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations can. There are no restrictions due to religious beliefs or affiliations. All of the three types of people we included in the infographic can be reflective of students on the college campus. We were sure to include many different types of people in order to ensure that we were not singling out anyone or picking only one demographic to depict.
The infographic is set up in an organized manner, which includes flowing easily from top to bottom. The transitions are systematic between the three groups, and no group has more steps than the others. The layout is simple and direct, not taking too much time out of the average college student’s day to view and understand. This option of an infographic can also be showcased on many types of social media, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, and Pinterest. Since it is able to be shared on all of these different platforms, it has the possibility of going viral. Many students at the University of Delaware use multiple forms of media each and every day, and could pick and choose where they would like to share it, creating a wide range of probable channels. The infographic is not only a great depiction of the Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, but is also fun to look at for anyone. It is extremely relatable to college students, alumni, and even staff. By avoiding offensive content all audiences can enjoy and appreciate the infographic. As stated before, the infographic and its topic are extremely relevant and timely, especially due to Saint Patrick’s Day falling on the week of the assignment. Also, Saint Patrick’s Day is not a single event, but a week-long celebration, and happens annually.
This gives the infographic the possibility to go viral not only this year, but in years to come, as the students continue with this type of behavior. In order to do this assignment effectively, we had to work together to create an infographic that would relate to a variety of people. We considered many options for the media we would use, such as a funny GIF depicting the day or a “Buzzfeed” post, but though that the infographic would have more context and be shareable on other platforms of social media. We brainstormed several different ideas, including the topic of choice, and the platform that we would choose, but eventually worked together to decide the definite outcome. After this, we had to brainstorm the different steps within the infographic, and spent time asking people their thoughts and opinions about the day’s events. We all contacted friends, asking their opinions on what would be likely to go viral. We also tried to put ourselves in the shoes of others to make sure we were reaching as many people as possible. Not only did we discuss within our group, but we also asked the input of our peers on how they planned on spending their Saint Patrick’s Day. After getting input from others, and brainstorming on our own, we came up with the same amount of steps for each type of person, and then made sure they all ended their day in similar ways.
We knew that if people could relate to the infographic and to each other through sending the infographic, that it would have the potential to go viral. We also predicted that the infographic would be successful if it was filled with humorous phrases that college students were likely to understand, such as “kegs and eggs”.
Some challenges that we had during the process included agreeing on aspects of the infographic and deciding on the steps. We had to brainstorm more at times because of disagreement or lack of consensus. Finding “Piktochart.com” was also a difficult process because there were many possible websites to pick from, and some of them were better yet costly or very time consuming. Some were also less professional or aesthetically pleasing. Deciding on what was appropriate was difficult as well, but asking friends and the teacher eliminated the possibility of the infographic becoming racy or offensive. We also had to agree on the layout and colors, as well as fonts and design. In order to make sure that everyone was on the same page we met with the group twice and viewed the infographic together, going over changes and creative ideas. As a group we ran into some problems with deciding how long the infographic would be, because we wanted it to be interesting and funny yet keep the attention of viewers.
We think that this is a fantastic infographic for many of the reasons stated above, and that it is funny and readable. We know as college students that things on social media that are extremely relatable are often the types of media that are most shared. Not a day goes by that our newsfeeds lack funny memes, pictures, and Buzzfeed articles that specifically target the type of behaviors that we possess and exhibit. This infographic has the potential to be shared by everyone who engaged in festivities on Saint Patrick’s Day, and as students we know that this is a good percentage of the student body. Students who celebrate will be able to share this infographic on the day of Saint Patrick’s Day, the weekend before, and the days following the events. This infographic is unique in that it is exclusive to University of Delaware students yet can be applicable to students of other college campuses. Alumni will enjoy this infographic just as much as current students because they will have the ability to reminisce due to the lack of change from previous celebrations before our time. Even for the working public, this infographic is quick and easy to view.
There is no need to take time and scroll or read too much, because the steps are all short and sweet, and depict the day without too much clutter. Overall, we have high expectations for its potential to go viral. Each one of our group members plan to post this infographic on all forms of social media that they engage in, and encourage other members of the UD community to do the same.
Tweets on the Streets Response
The group started on Facebook chats sharing ideas about political and social changes. They also went to other forms of media and commented, inviting people to contribute to Facebook conversation. They were careful about website design to avoid ideological identifications. The group then moved from Facebook to also Youtube videos. After demonstrations, they brought people together with "ilusion”, and also used #15M to keep the conversation. With other media they brought Facebook to the streets.
-Courtney Prate
This article details how Facebook now wants to be the biggest social networking site for the workplace too, and not just for the general public and friends. The article is similar to what we talked about in class because it shows the possibilities of FB not being adequate because of its information overload. The article even says that workplaces want a place for "need-to-know" information, not EVERYTHING you need to know and more. So, the company is now testing a new network called "Facebook at Work".
-Courtney Prate
Response to "Microblogging's Potential Impact" prompt
Audience-targeted broadcasting is basically the notion that microblogging is more brief and has a reduced threshold for sharing. This means that people within the microblog know their audience and can be more specific with their words. A microblog in contrast with a company-wide site can have a shorter amount of information with less explanation because the people within the group know that the others will understand. It can be more project-specific and be code-y in wording.
-Courtney Prate
Guardian investigation reveals subterfuge used by social media arm of Islamic State to hijack topics to spread jihadi views
It's interesting as well as scary that people can try and corrupt society with the use of social media. We've talked about how social media helps businesses have greater PR, advertising, and presence. How it helps people connect with old and new friends. But what we don't often think about is the worldwide corruption social media has the power to cause. All of the threats make me wonder if there are more negative effects to come with the internet and its control over people.
-Courtney Prate
Company Strategies Class Exercise
Rolling Stone magazine does a good job of having their Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and YouTube all interconnected. For both their Facebook and Twitter they hashtag and tag other companies, shows, artists, etc. They post a lot of pop culture, what is currently going on with celebrities, and music/ TV news. They know their landscape because they target both older and younger audiences, keeping a website but also having twitter and Facebook. Their site is similar to their magazine, and their Twitter and Facebook as well as YouTube are all representative of their magazine. The formal style that they use is also very representative of their audience. Since they are primarily a hard copy magazine, they use the internet and integrate social media. It is obvious that the company has dedicated people working on social media because they date back to the 1960 covers on Facebook. This is also important because people who will be viewing the Facebook are primarily older audiences. Through their many outlets it is easy for people to contact them. The tweets have many replies and favorites.
-Courtney Prate, Dana Manzi, Kate Bailey
http://www.rollingstone.com/
Social Media Primer Response
"#McDstories"
The above link talks about a terrible mishap that happened to McDonald's when they attempted at a hashtag campaign to spread word from farmers, etc. It ended up backfiring and causing people to bad-talk the company and food.
-Courtney Prate
When Caitlin McNeill and her friends couldn’t agree upon the color of a dress, she posted the innocuous photo, seeking the opinions of her Tumblr-sphere, but she never imagined what would happen next. BuzzFeed kindly decided to help out by asking the world to settle the debate, and by Friday morning, [...]
This involves the many uses of social media, how people get things to go viral and WHY they try to get things to go viral. This article is extremely interesting because although no one really realizes how much attention this dress got in a marketing perspective, it sure did. I even have friends who went to find the real dress on a clothing website (therefore drawing attention to the actual retail dress)!
Facebook? Of course. Books? Definitely not. Video games? For sure. Sport? No way. Speed? Yes. Patience? Not so much.
This really applies to what we were talking about with the digital age. The new generations, or generation Z (our generation) are all about the internet, social media, and other types of media, and have barely or never lived in a world where there was no technology in everyday life. It also suggests how our culture and language is changing over time because of the digital age.
Creators Response
These implications will affect us because everyone has access to all types of new media, so anyone can write anything anywhere, and with a good amount of views could get noticed, even if their information is wrong. It will become possibly harder for us to stand out in our writing, yet possibly easier for us to create change through our writing and research from various sources. The interesting thing to see will be if people our age will get more involved in politics because of the explosion of more media access and access to news everywhere. Our generation can mashup and create with the existing information and spread word to create change.
-Courtney Prate
Remediation Response
I agree with the statement that our culture wants to "erase its media in the very act of multiplying them". It seems like we are always wanting things to become more simple, by creating more and more interactive media. We want simplicity and immediacy and become more and more enveloped in the ideas of "remediation". The article also says when one media shows it immediacy, another just tries to appropriate it. This makes sense, because media today just builds off of each other.
-Courtney Prate