Section 1

David is discussing how the fact that the internet is free, allows us to get news through various free websites. He is comparing newspapers and the internet. But, some people are still use to reading an actual newspaper, due to the fact that reading news online isn’t the same as reading it on a newspaper.

Section 2

I think that the article shows that more and more websites are joining to eliminate newspapers. More people in America are reading their newspapers now than ever before, they are reading more of The Times and the Post. It shows how the newspaper industry is declining and how some newspapers are vulnerable to one another.

Section 3

This shows that 10% of the existing 210,000Baltimore Sun readers, for example, who pay a subscription rate less than half the price of home delivery, or roughly $10, would represent about $2.5 million a year. Absent the cost of trucks, gas, paper, and presses, money like that represents the beginnings of a solid revenue stream. 

Section 4

This section shows that there is a risk of newspapers going behind a pay wall without local readers getting free national, international, and cultural reporting from the national papers. Some of the newspapers have already taken this action and it seems that it does work and more newspapers will join a pay wall.

Overall, I think that his point is correct only to a certain extent, as he is only comparing newspapers and the internet. The internet is becoming easier to access, and this is having a heavy impact on newspapers, as audiences are able to access news easily. He is backing only newspapers, which is clear, as he only says positive things about them. He thinks that they won’t die if they change the way they are currently running, as they could create a new wider mass audience, an example he used is the fact that newspapers have the ability to change the front covers and revolve around the entertainment industry.

I'd be glad to pay a subscription; hell, I pay subscriptions toward my TV bill to watch English football, and I would be glad to pay for my newspaper online as well. I don't work for free, why should any person think they should receive for free the work of tireless professional journalists? This whole internet fantasy has all the value and charm of a letter addressed to Santa Claus. Pay up, America, and grow up, too!

#49 Posted by Richard Steele on Fri 24 Jul 2009 at 06:18 PM

This person agrees with the journalist, as he feels sorry for the journalist and knows that that journalists work very hard having to provide the latest news for the public. He believes that that journalists do work hard and that they do have the right to charge customers for the newspapers. 

Fascinating. What about the big gateway sites, like Yahoo and MSN? I bet a lot of people mostly read their news on Yahoo's home page. Yahoo pays the AP,right? Is there some kind of wholesale deal possible there?

#12 Posted by Rob on Fri 17 Jul 2009 at 03:19 PM

 I agree with the fact that no one in the mass media are ready for the fact that internet broke the advertising business model. The content is valued however, it has been hidden in the advertising profits stream for so long, is there another place in the online environment that can shoulder that cost, in addition to subscriptions.

The reason NO ONE will pay for news is because print editors and reporters have killed the medium with their terrible writing -- "impacted," "presser," and "newser" are three horrid additions forced on the public lexicon -- and the fact that they didn't report ten years of wars, nor "reported" the financial and housing meltdown, nor are reporting on America's infrastructure crisis, nor will they report on healthcare.

But by Jove I can read in depth every time Sarah Palin empties her trash or another D-list celebrity dies from drugs or about Michelle Obama's latest fashion -- NONE of which any of us care about paying for.

#56 Posted by zaine_ridling on Sun 26 Jul 2009 at 08:09 PM

This person feels that no one would be willing to pay for newspapers, due to the fact that journalists have terrible writing and the fact that they haven’t reported financial data or about America’s crisis and healthcare.

Weekly NDM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2538488/SMS-takes-seat-IM-number-texts-sent-Britain-falls-time.html

Number of text messages being sent falls for the first time ever as more people turn to Whatsapp and iMessage. 

The number of texts sent in Britain peaked at 39.7billion in 2011, having sparked the new language of text speak, from OMG (Oh My God) to LOL (Laugh Out Loud) and XOXO, meaning hugs and kisses. However, this year the number is predicted to fall to 21billion, less than half the 50billion ‘instant messages’ that will be sent.

The number of texts that are being sent has fallen due to the fact that there are other ways of contacting people, for example, whatsapp and iMessage and other apps. There are so many new apps that allow people to contact each other that texts are becoming irrelevant. People are no longer paying for texts, they are paying for more internet so that they can use the apps. I agree with this story, as I don't use texts any more and I hardly know anyone who use texts to contact someone. There are other ways such as calling, through Whatsapp and other apps. 

How has news changed in the last 20 years? Who has benefited most?

Consider the impact for both institutions and audiences.

Over the last 20 years, the news has changed dramatically. There are many different ways we can access news through the three digital platforms, which are print, broadcast and e-media. For example, print media is declining due to new and digital media. The sales in newspapers has fallen, as there are easier ways to access the news, such as smart phones. There are apps on smart phones which allow us to read the news whenever we want. We can go on the internet and read the news on there, however some websites such as The Sun, have a pay-wall. This means that they have to subscribe to the paper and pay a monthly fee or something along those lines. This is a benefit for The Sun, as people will want to read the news and have access to it whenever they want and will pay for the subscription. This will benefit The Sun, as they will have an increase in sales and will continue making money, even though their newspaper is declining.

Smart phone sales have increased, which links to all three platforms, as it is easier for people to access the news. Smart phones allow you to download apps which allows us to have access to the news whenever we want. Also, you can download social-networking sites such as Twitter. Twitter is one of the most popular social networking sites in which we can access news. News is spread quite quick on Twitter, due to hash-tags and trends. This is a benefit for audiences, as they wont have to pay for any subscriptions and will be getting there news for free. Smart phones allow the audience to become 'citizen journalists'. This allows them to send in videos and pictures of events that have taken place to news websites and would probably end up on the news. This a benefit for institutions, as they won't have pay journalists to go and find out news and will end up saving money.

The Impact of New & Digital Media on News

News:

Impact on audience-

• can access news easily any time
• audience can repeat news -become their own journalist, using camera phones  'Citizen Journalist' 
• many sources of news

Impact on Institutions-

• audience numbers are down for traditional institutions (newspapers)
• advertising has been taken away from news by Google and other companies

Links to theories & debates-

• Pareto's law
• Globalisation
• Pluralism 
• Information age, Castells, 'most important medium'

Essay

In your view, what are the possible benefits and problems attached to the internet?

New media refers to on-demand access to content any time, anywhere, on any digital device, as well as interactive user feedback, and creative participation. In this essay, I will be talking about the possible benefits and problems attached to the internet, also explaining both sides of the arguments, which will include at least three different theorists to back up my points. 

One problem attached to the internet is institutional bias. This is when institutes allow their ideas and opinions to take over and are shared with other people, so that they believe in what they believe in. One example of this is Fox News, they are known for only showing one side of stories, which impacts the audience that watches Fox News, as they will believe what is being shown to them and won’t think that there is another side to the story, as they are being manipulated into thinking that only one opinion is right.

However, one benefit attached to the internet is sharing views and ideologies. It allows people to express their opinions and feelings towards anything for example any incidents that occur. People can do this through YouTube, by commenting on videos, for example recently Beyoncé released an album without anyone knowing and she has been one of the most searched celebrities in the past few days. Her fans and other people have expressed their opinion about the album through social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Another problem attached with the internet Is that their false information being posted up on loads of websites. Millions of people use the internet and they could be using it. The internet isn’t easily control, it is used on a daily basis and there are many things on the internet that are dangerous. People are lying about their identity which isn't safe for young children and cyber bullying is increasing as it is becoming easier to access the internet.

Another benefit attached to the internet is that it helps students when studying. They have access to millions of websites that can help them when studying, which will help them increase their knowledge on subjects they are studying. For example they can use bite-size, which contains information on many different subjects, they are able to learn new information, revise and then take tests to see what they have learnt. They also have access to read books online without having to go to libraries. Recently, many companies have created apps that help people revise from their phones, which is easier for people to access as they are with their phones all the time. 80% of the apps have been created by 20% of the institutions, which benefits everyone. 

Overall, I think that the internet can be positive and negative, depending on how people are using it. The problems are that wrong information is posted online, biased views are posted online, which can encourage more debates to take place, which can lead to  big issue being created. However, there are many positives such as there is more freedom for people to express their own opinions, on blogs and forums. 

Weekly NDM Story

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25633199
BBC News - CES 2014: Samsung shows off its Bendable TV

Samsung has shown off the Bendable TV - an 85in (216cm) prototype that allows the curvature of its screen to be adjusted by remote control. Samsung have also released a simliar prototype, however it is a smaller version. Both companies beleive that the TV's can enhance viewing experiences and make viewers feel as if they are in the TV.