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What are open-source software efforts primarily aiming to achieve?
What are open-source software efforts primarily aiming to achieve?
Which type of media production has shifted from large corporations to individuals?
Which type of media production has shifted from large corporations to individuals?
What is one major consequence of over-the-top program distributors like Netflix?
What is one major consequence of over-the-top program distributors like Netflix?
How does the content define traditional mass communication?
How does the content define traditional mass communication?
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What is a concern associated with the evolving structure of media industries?
What is a concern associated with the evolving structure of media industries?
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Which of the following best describes one aspect of new mass communication?
Which of the following best describes one aspect of new mass communication?
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What major change is impacting traditional media jobs?
What major change is impacting traditional media jobs?
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What is a notable feature of the decentralized production of cultural products?
What is a notable feature of the decentralized production of cultural products?
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What is primarily emphasized in the study of communication?
What is primarily emphasized in the study of communication?
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Which concept is essential for understanding communication according to critical theoretical perspectives?
Which concept is essential for understanding communication according to critical theoretical perspectives?
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What does the rhetorical force of a media text refer to?
What does the rhetorical force of a media text refer to?
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What do communication researchers aim to achieve through various theoretical perspectives?
What do communication researchers aim to achieve through various theoretical perspectives?
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How do individual histories and assumptions influence communication?
How do individual histories and assumptions influence communication?
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What could be a focus of analysis in communication when considering the role of individual producers?
What could be a focus of analysis in communication when considering the role of individual producers?
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What is a common approach of structuralists and semioticians in communication studies?
What is a common approach of structuralists and semioticians in communication studies?
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From a post-structuralist angle, what aspect of communication do scholars often examine?
From a post-structuralist angle, what aspect of communication do scholars often examine?
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What happens to products that do not sell as quickly as expected in traditional retail?
What happens to products that do not sell as quickly as expected in traditional retail?
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How does the inventory management of online retailers differ from that of bricks-and-mortar stores?
How does the inventory management of online retailers differ from that of bricks-and-mortar stores?
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What percentage of profit do music titles not carried by Walmart contribute to online retailers like Amazon?
What percentage of profit do music titles not carried by Walmart contribute to online retailers like Amazon?
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Which streaming service is noted for having a much larger inventory than Walmart?
Which streaming service is noted for having a much larger inventory than Walmart?
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What does the long-tail distribution suggest about product sales?
What does the long-tail distribution suggest about product sales?
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What factor minimizes the cost of inventory for online retailers?
What factor minimizes the cost of inventory for online retailers?
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What does the vertical axis in the long-tail distribution graph represent?
What does the vertical axis in the long-tail distribution graph represent?
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How does the long-tail affect product availability in online retail?
How does the long-tail affect product availability in online retail?
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What is one primary difference between public and privately owned media in Canada?
What is one primary difference between public and privately owned media in Canada?
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What is the purpose of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as specified in the 1991 Broadcasting Act?
What is the purpose of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as specified in the 1991 Broadcasting Act?
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Which of the following best describes the concept of community media in Canada?
Which of the following best describes the concept of community media in Canada?
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What aspect of community television stations is highlighted in the CRTC's 2016 Community Television Policy?
What aspect of community television stations is highlighted in the CRTC's 2016 Community Television Policy?
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How does the Canadian media landscape balance between public and private ownership?
How does the Canadian media landscape balance between public and private ownership?
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Which of the following services has the CBC expanded into in recent years?
Which of the following services has the CBC expanded into in recent years?
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What role do volunteers play in community radio according to the NCRA?
What role do volunteers play in community radio according to the NCRA?
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What is the main concern regarding the economic rationale applied to natural resources?
What is the main concern regarding the economic rationale applied to natural resources?
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What phenomenon did Chris Anderson describe that affects online retail and media?
What phenomenon did Chris Anderson describe that affects online retail and media?
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What is a common characteristic of community media as per the information provided?
What is a common characteristic of community media as per the information provided?
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What key issue arises from algorithms that exploit the long tail in media?
What key issue arises from algorithms that exploit the long tail in media?
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What effect did Zeynep Tufekci experience while watching YouTube content?
What effect did Zeynep Tufekci experience while watching YouTube content?
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What does Conor Friedersdorf suggest about the consequences of YouTube's autoplay feature?
What does Conor Friedersdorf suggest about the consequences of YouTube's autoplay feature?
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Why is it significant to research the impact of radical content on viewers?
Why is it significant to research the impact of radical content on viewers?
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How have companies like Amazon and Apple changed consumer behavior?
How have companies like Amazon and Apple changed consumer behavior?
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What is a potential negative outcome of increased consumer choice in media?
What is a potential negative outcome of increased consumer choice in media?
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What is a primary characteristic of cultural products that differentiates them from other commodities?
What is a primary characteristic of cultural products that differentiates them from other commodities?
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How do first-copy costs of cultural products compare to run-on costs?
How do first-copy costs of cultural products compare to run-on costs?
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What is one implication of cultural products being treated as commodities?
What is one implication of cultural products being treated as commodities?
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What was the production cost of the film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug used to illustrate?
What was the production cost of the film The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug used to illustrate?
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How does the market for cultural products behave differently compared to normal commodities markets?
How does the market for cultural products behave differently compared to normal commodities markets?
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Which statement best describes the relationship between first-copy and run-on costs in cultural production?
Which statement best describes the relationship between first-copy and run-on costs in cultural production?
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What is a commonly mistaken idea about the consumption of cultural products?
What is a commonly mistaken idea about the consumption of cultural products?
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Why do cultural products exhibit different economic characteristics compared to traditional commodities?
Why do cultural products exhibit different economic characteristics compared to traditional commodities?
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Study Notes
Communication Media
- Communication media permeate all aspects of life, encompassing traditional (film, books, etc.) and digital technologies.
- The study of media examines how communication systems shape society and individual actions.
- Media theories consider perspectives on structure and agency in communication.
- Advertising and promotion are integral to the economy and culture, influenced by social values.
- Media organizations are impacted by larger influences like politics and economics.
- Media significantly impact worldview, frame of reference on events, and individual lives.
Shifting Nature of Media
- Media technologies are changing, influencing how we understand the world and our actions.
- The history of media's role in political, economic, and social development is examined.
- The impact of representation and how it shapes our understanding of the world is explored.
- The chapter summarizes key ideas and perspectives on media and communication.
- Future directions of study and discussion of the effects of media on culture and society are highlighted.
Relations of Political Power
- Digital communication shrinks social, political, economic, and geographic distances but also exacerbates existing inequalities.
- Media systems are products of multiple forces (political, economic, social, and cultural) and reflect cultural forms and social practices.
- Questions arise regarding ownership, media influence on consumption, tastes, and identity, and media representations.
Mass Communication
- Mass communication is defined as the decentralized production of information and entertainment and wide accessibility through the internet
- Mass communication involves the interactive exchange of information among recipients.
- The study of media examines content, audience, and the relationships between them.
The Shifting Character of Media
- Media are central to how we understand culture and society.
- Media influence our knowledge and understanding of the world.
- A critical approach is taken, focusing on how media are implicated in our understanding of the world and their connections to broader social forces.
Media and Democracy
- Media are implicated in issues of democracy and social power.
- Media ownership and control significantly influence how media operate and what perspectives are presented.
- Concerns about media concentration (ownership/control) and its impact on diversity of voices and perspectives are explored.
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Explore the multifaceted nature of communication media in this quiz, focusing on both traditional and digital platforms. Analyze the impact of media on society, individual actions, and the economy, while considering the shifting nature of media technologies and representation. This quiz provides insights into key theories and historical contexts shaping our understanding of communication.
