Yesterday, Verizon agreed to pay the FCC 7.4 million dollars as compensation for violating their customers’ privacy. Since 2006, the company did not explain to their new customers, that they can either approve or refuse to let Verizon share their…
Activism Through a Spray Paint Can
In this example of culture jamming, infamous political graffiti artist Banksy humorously depicts the truths of social media users. Although the piece illustrates Instagram, the intended message can apply to many other social networks, such as Tumblr, Facebook, etc.…
Net Neutrality
“Less than 1% of comments sent to the FCC oppose Net Neutrality” The topic of net neutrality has been an on going and heated debate. This idea of weather or not companies should be allowed to charge big data companies…
“reedom” of Expression
When I saw these two breaking news, the shutdown of Beijing’s Independent Film Festival by Chinese authorities and China is sending military vehicles to Hong Kong ahead of expected protests, I could not help but wanted to write something about…
Ferguson Coverage – Now People are Siding with the Police?
There have been steadily increasing controversies regarding biased media coverage in regards to the case of Michael Brown in Ferguson. Biased media coverage typically arises from omission of information or manipulation of words and facts. Specifically, those offended by the…
Habitation for the Global Village!
In response to an influx of refugees from Syria, the International corporation of Ikea has pooled resources, research and survey work with the UN’s to design, produce and donate sturdy camp homes to the newly-homeless refugees. This article includes a blueprint of…
Tweet Causes a Change In Plans
There is always the question of how powerful social media can be; in John Smedley’s case it can be very powerful. Smedley is the online entertainment producer for Sony, and only a few days ago flight 362 was diverted due to a…
Islamic State Terrorism
On Tuesday, August 19th the Islamic State released a video (link below) of its soldiers killing and beheading American journalist James Foley. These radicals are believed to have other U.S. citizens captured and held hostage also. In response to this…
Which Picture Would The News Use?
The recent events in Ferguson, Missouri have raised many issues concerning media and particularly in regard to professionalism amidst the tense racial climate. Among the multitude of social media movements that the ongoing situation has produced is a particular campaign…
How do you know what ethical reporting is?
If you flip through any of the news channels that are on TV, you will get a wide range of news casting. From unwelcome editorials on stories to not enough information being made available, there is always something that is…