I just recently started reading other blogs, as before I didn’t follow them because it was hard to find a blog that wasn’t all opinionated jargon. I have been following TVNewser, a blog from mediabistro.com. TVNewser reports news about news. It’s really entertaining to read from people who report about reporters. The best part of it all is that, especially with politics, they are relatively unbiased. For multimedia value they post videos, pictures, and hyperlinks. TVNewser also posts ratings for the top news stations and their top segments (O’Reilly, Hardball, AC360). I was quite surprised with Fox News Channel’s ratings after all the flack they receive. But I guess you attack the strongest to gain attention.
I really enjoy what TVNewser has to offer. The stories are informative and entertaining. The site keeps me updated on everything that is news. I’m beginning to read this everyday, that’s how much I like it.
Friday, October 31, 2008
TV and Internet Convergence
To deny that the Internet has had an impact on how you view television would be a lie. Shows no longer need to be watched the night of the airdate. Websites now make it possible to watch most of your favorite shows online. In my opinion this is one of the greatest uses of convergence so far. It’s right there with the use of Internet and mp3 players on cell phones.
The five major networks, Fox, CBS, NBC, CW, and ABC, all offer full episodes of their shows on their websites, some more than others. CBS really seems to be lacking on placing full episodes of their shows online. Less than 50% of their shows are online. Of the shows online they aren’t even complete series’. There are just random episodes of their shows. Even with a failing Sunday night lineup, the CW still posts full episodes of all their shows except one. NBC definitely does one of the best jobs of the networks with posting its shows. Proportionally NBC has a lot more content to post and they have close to all of it on their site. ABC does a really great job too. CBS really needs to pull it together and realize where the future is.
The Internet was originally considered a threat to the television industry. However, television companies have adapted to the Internet and how to show full episodes, while still making money. That was the whole fiasco. ‘How will we make money and stay rich’ with this whole Internet thing?! They get sponsors for the online episodes and where normal commercial breaks would be, the sponsors get up to one-minute spots to advertise.
All-in-all, this is what I find to be so great about online viewing, short advertising spots and most websites have additional videos from the TV shows. I think no matter what, when convergence comes into the picture, people on the other side of the media get scared because they are unsure of what it means for their future. In the end convergence tends to be common place now-a-days and is widely adaptable.
The five major networks, Fox, CBS, NBC, CW, and ABC, all offer full episodes of their shows on their websites, some more than others. CBS really seems to be lacking on placing full episodes of their shows online. Less than 50% of their shows are online. Of the shows online they aren’t even complete series’. There are just random episodes of their shows. Even with a failing Sunday night lineup, the CW still posts full episodes of all their shows except one. NBC definitely does one of the best jobs of the networks with posting its shows. Proportionally NBC has a lot more content to post and they have close to all of it on their site. ABC does a really great job too. CBS really needs to pull it together and realize where the future is.
The Internet was originally considered a threat to the television industry. However, television companies have adapted to the Internet and how to show full episodes, while still making money. That was the whole fiasco. ‘How will we make money and stay rich’ with this whole Internet thing?! They get sponsors for the online episodes and where normal commercial breaks would be, the sponsors get up to one-minute spots to advertise.
All-in-all, this is what I find to be so great about online viewing, short advertising spots and most websites have additional videos from the TV shows. I think no matter what, when convergence comes into the picture, people on the other side of the media get scared because they are unsure of what it means for their future. In the end convergence tends to be common place now-a-days and is widely adaptable.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Presidential Debate 10/15
Last night I listened to the presidential debate on the radio and then I watched the debate on television afterwards, which I had recorded. I have not listened or watched any analysis so this is truly my opinion of the debate.
I did like the questions, however I don’t think they held the candidate’s to the questions like they said they would. Both candidates’s skated around issues with answers coming later in their speech.
I originally listened to the debate on 97.1 FM Talk, and later watched a recorded version from CNN, not by choice, but because LU offers no other reliable network.
As I listened to the debate at the beginning I felt as though Senator John McCain came off very strong and confident, as Senator Barack Obama came off as nervous (his stuttering) and excessively charismatic and lack of emotion. Some of the most notable moments for me at the beginning were really just after the first question and each candidate’s rebuttal. John McCain would regularly get fired up on an issue or a statement that was made which made me believe he was more human. As human beings, it is natural to experience moods of anger, happiness, sorrow, guilt, and glee. I heard that from McCain. Obama on the other hand made me feel mushy. He continually would try and make things seem careless, soft spoken, hardly any change in tone. To me it sounded like he was talking down to me, “Oh it’s okay little college student in America, it’s okay that you don’t understand what I’m saying so long as my words comfort you.” Of course he really didn’t say that, but that’s what it felt like. I was also introduced to “Joe the plumber” early on; also it was awesome to hear name-dropping, as if it would make any difference, “my friend Warren Buffet,” said Obama. Thanks for letting me know that you’re buddies with the top 5% of America. To which McCain replied, “We’re talking about Joe the plumber.” See, humor. People can be funny even if they are over 70 and running for president.
Some other great quotes from the night included Obama’s “agree to disagree”. What about when he said, “I’ll reach across the aisle.” I guess he won’t reach across?? Also I wasn’t very fond of his Fox News comment that they rarely take his side or when Obama said that “100%” of McCain’s ads are negative. Really, 100%, every commercial?
My favorite McCain moment was when he said, “I’m not President Bush. If you wanted to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago.”
The first 30-40 minutes of the debate were the most interesting. Things died down in the end. It seemed like they were tired of fighting each other.
If either candidate came out on top I think it was McCain. But that would merely be on the premise that I enjoy his attitude and how he handles himself.
To better come across to voters Obama needs to look at McCain more when he’s talking to him or about him. It would be nice if McCain wouldn’t blink so often, but I guess it would also be nice to know that if the reason he blinks so much is from being tortured and he can’t control it.
I have made my decision and I will be voting for McCain. But the primary reason I’m voting for McCain is because I don’t want to live in a socialistic society lead by Obama.
Meet Joe:
I did like the questions, however I don’t think they held the candidate’s to the questions like they said they would. Both candidates’s skated around issues with answers coming later in their speech.
I originally listened to the debate on 97.1 FM Talk, and later watched a recorded version from CNN, not by choice, but because LU offers no other reliable network.
As I listened to the debate at the beginning I felt as though Senator John McCain came off very strong and confident, as Senator Barack Obama came off as nervous (his stuttering) and excessively charismatic and lack of emotion. Some of the most notable moments for me at the beginning were really just after the first question and each candidate’s rebuttal. John McCain would regularly get fired up on an issue or a statement that was made which made me believe he was more human. As human beings, it is natural to experience moods of anger, happiness, sorrow, guilt, and glee. I heard that from McCain. Obama on the other hand made me feel mushy. He continually would try and make things seem careless, soft spoken, hardly any change in tone. To me it sounded like he was talking down to me, “Oh it’s okay little college student in America, it’s okay that you don’t understand what I’m saying so long as my words comfort you.” Of course he really didn’t say that, but that’s what it felt like. I was also introduced to “Joe the plumber” early on; also it was awesome to hear name-dropping, as if it would make any difference, “my friend Warren Buffet,” said Obama. Thanks for letting me know that you’re buddies with the top 5% of America. To which McCain replied, “We’re talking about Joe the plumber.” See, humor. People can be funny even if they are over 70 and running for president.
Some other great quotes from the night included Obama’s “agree to disagree”. What about when he said, “I’ll reach across the aisle.” I guess he won’t reach across?? Also I wasn’t very fond of his Fox News comment that they rarely take his side or when Obama said that “100%” of McCain’s ads are negative. Really, 100%, every commercial?
My favorite McCain moment was when he said, “I’m not President Bush. If you wanted to run against President Bush, you should have run four years ago.”
The first 30-40 minutes of the debate were the most interesting. Things died down in the end. It seemed like they were tired of fighting each other.
If either candidate came out on top I think it was McCain. But that would merely be on the premise that I enjoy his attitude and how he handles himself.
To better come across to voters Obama needs to look at McCain more when he’s talking to him or about him. It would be nice if McCain wouldn’t blink so often, but I guess it would also be nice to know that if the reason he blinks so much is from being tortured and he can’t control it.
I have made my decision and I will be voting for McCain. But the primary reason I’m voting for McCain is because I don’t want to live in a socialistic society lead by Obama.
Meet Joe:
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