Hi everyone, and welcome to our blog! We will be talking (or should I say typing) about the globalization of mass media. Our goal is to create a discussion of our new knowledge from Dr. Kwami‘s Introduction to Mass Communication course. Each of us has chosen a topic: Advertising, Music, Social Media, Sports, and Television. Globalization has had a significant impact on each of our topics, and we are excited to share our research with you.
Alex Hunter
I am Alex Hunter and I will be discussing the impact of sports through various media from a global perspective. The influence that sports have in various forms of media is tremendous in comparison to the past. Sports is something that people of all genders, ethnicities, religions, etc. can communicate and connect through. Here we will discuss some of the effects that sports have had at the international level and how different types of media have and continue to allow for the connection of people and spread of information around the world.
Lauren Soltis
I’m Lauren Soltis and I will be focusing my blog posts on the globalization of social media. Globalization has created the effect of widespread communication across the globe. Social media has been an important tool in connecting people around the world. The effects of social media’s global reach have changed the way we communicate in today’s society. Throughout my blog, I will be writing about the ways in which social media impacts, as well as has been impacted by, globalization.
Katy Flanagan
Hi, my name is Katy Flanagan and I am a sophomore communications major. I will be focusing on the connection between globalization and advertising. Advertising is so crucial and all around us. Mass media has made the world of advertising explode. Because ads can be seen in all kinds of mediums all over the world, I thought it would be interesting to see how globalization affects it. I will look at what globalization has done to advertising and the challenges companies face to make their name know around the world. I will look at how controversial topics are taken across the world as well. Along with that, I will look at two key examples who have mastered the art of taking their brands global.
Ellen Chamblee
Hi everyone! My name is Ellen Chamblee, and I am a junior communications major at Furman University. In this blog, I am excited to explore mass media globalization through music. Music in many ways is a universal language and can be appreciated by people of different backgrounds all over the world. With the progression of technology, accessing music is easier than ever. I will dive into the effects of technology on music and explore its significance in globalization. Through this technology, we can download or stream millions of different musical compositions through our mobile devices. With access to an excess of music, we can choose from a variety of genres and artists. I will explore whether the increase in “pull” options leads to the demassification of audiences. In addition, I will explore how music spreads culture and creates influences or trends across the globe. I look forward to blogging with you!
Olivia Jennings
Hey y’all! My name is Olivia Jennings, and I am a junior communications major at Furman University. This blog gives me the opportunity to share my thoughts and discoveries about mass communication globalization through television/streaming and how it has become a new way for us to connect discover common ideals. With the push of everything going online, streaming has taken over the world of television. Before, television channels were local if not nationally based, and movies were found on tapesor later CDs. However, with the emergence of streaming sites such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu (just to name a few!), we are seeing a sharing of culture and experiences through the ability access the same television shows internationally. I will explore who these streaming services affect, how we are culturally affected, and how the landscape of television is changing with the establishment of these services. Hopefully, we can all learn something new!
Media and Globalization 