Sunday, September 11, 2011
Media is for Everybody
In modern days, media seems more abundant than the oxygen we breath. It is flat out everywhere, and not only is it everywhere but media stands for so many things. I'm sure that if you watch television long enough you will see an advertisement that almost relates to you or your situation, your feelings, etc. You could be driving down the highway and see a billboard that has a governor or some politic with a campaign saying that possibly has something to do with the community you live in. I'm sure that if anybody watched any of the football games or at least kept in touch of what happened 10 years ago today, there has been plenty of things in the media showing a ton of patriotic things that represent the United States and families involved in the 10 year old tragedy. Basically, they are including all of the citizens of the U.S. as one whole country or one whole community, representing such a touching subject and entwining our flag and the national anthem before every football game. That is just an example of how the media includes the people in their media, but there are many more examples out there. I am made to believe that the media is made by the public's wants, but also to represent the public. Not only in a large country wide basis like my example above but for many smaller communities. Believe it or not, a lost dog sign is a form of media that is representing a family, if there is something exciting occurring in your community and causes a lot of publicity, there will be so many forms of media promoting your community and for people to come to the event. Even if there is a family member passes away, if you read the newspaper there is something about the deceased individual including when and where the funeral is. Again, this is another form of media. If you think that you are not represented by any type of media, your flat out wrong because there are people like who who think like you and want the things you want making what you are watching, seeing and hearing everyday.
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I understand what you are saying, but give me an example of what you are talking about?
ReplyDeleteLike Mike, I also understand what you are saying. But, is there anything, less generalized, that really just hits home?
ReplyDeleteYou make a point about being depicted by the media more than we think even if it's Lost Dog signs or the obituary section of the newspaper. But even of we are depicted by the media is it accurate or even adequate? Or is it only accurate or adequate in Lost Dog signs or the obituaries?
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