Media Convergence © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com
Media Convergence Convergence is the coming together of computing, telecommunications, and media in a digital environment. (Pavlik, 2004) © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com
Convergence Implications (1) The content of communication Hyperlinks - Nonlinear - Interactive Dynamic Rapid Global © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com
Convergence Implications (2) The relationships between media organizations and their publics Increased media consumption  Active media production and distribution © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com
Convergence Implications (2) The relationships between media organizations and their publics  (cont.) Distribution alters the balance of powers :  All users have equal abilities to store, send, and accept information and communications from other users © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com
Convergence Implications (4) The structure of communication organizations Social, Political and Economic Pressures  Concentration of Media Ownership  © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com
Convergence Implications (5) How communications professionals  do their work   © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com
Media Convergence BBC mobile, CNN mobile, etc Radio on Demand Mobile TV (analog,streaming,DVB-H,) Moblog Podcast Mobile Chat(mm.yahoo.com, mobile.msn.com, ebuddy) VoIP, RoIP © 2007 joanne@lemonjuz.com

Media Convergence