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Disney Film Animation  If you have followed along with my journey throughout Professor Reppert's courses, it may not be a surprise to you that I am choosing Disney (once again) for my final paper.  As a lifelong Disney devote, I have seen how Disney animation has changed drastically in the past 99 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios,  and even how it has changed in just the 20 years I have been alive. Walt Disney Animation Studios was founded in 1923 by Walt and Roy Disney as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio. And just as the name has changed over time, the once small animation studio has transitioned into an international media conglomerate, that we know and love today. Not only has Disney created a legendary animation studio, but they have established and created new animation that has set the precedence for animation companies across the world. Walt Disney Animation Animontage In late 2020, Walt Disney Animation Studios released a video displaying each of the film an...

Assignment 9: Classmate Blog Critique

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  Classmate Blog Critique  One of the best parts about being a Mass Communication major is the opportunity I have every single day to surround myself with the most creative and thoughtful minds. Over the past year, I have had the chance to learn from my peers and gain a new perspective based on their unique individuality and creativity.  Each of my classmates pours out a personable and aesthetic blog that is specific to their personality and interests. Although each of my classmates has exceptional blogs, I will be talking about one of my peers who I constantly look to for inspiration. Gwen Gunnels Blog I have had the privilege in my first two years of college to attend almost every one of my classes with Gwen. Not only is she an exceptional student and peer, but she is also a sweet friend! Her insightful thoughts and unique interests are constantly displayed within every assignment completed in her blog.  One of the things I admire about Gwen is the obvious work and...

Assignment 8: Predictions (Network/Cable, Streaming, Online, Social, Gaming, or AI)

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Social Media in the Future  History of Social Media It's no secret that social media plays a huge role in our society today. Since the first social media site debuted in 1997, social media has dominated the new age of technology and communication as we know it.  The first social media site was a simple communication and networking site for people to connect with others, called   SixDegrees . Although this social media site only lasted 3 years, it set a precedence for the new age of internet communication. Shortly after social media's debut, the idea gained its first huge following with the creation of MySpace.  MySpace  emerged in 2003 and became a hotspot for millions of "hip teens". MySpace was designed to create an online place for people to create relationships and share updates with friends. MySpace was well-known for its unique addition of customizable public profiles, available for anyone to create.  MySpace hit its peak from 2005-to 2008 and became ...

Assignment 7: Binge Watching (Old, New, Domestic, or Global)

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About  73% of Americans  indulge in the obsession that is binge-watching. And while this term has been in existence since 2003, the trend did not take off until 2012. Since then, binge-watching has changed the way people stream television shows.  Binge-watching saw a significant increase during the 2020 quarantine, with about 65% of viewers on several streaming platforms.  The trend of binge-watching offers interesting statistics and facts regarding several different age groups and streaming habits. Before my research, I assumed my age group (18-29) offered the most data on binging tv shows, but according to Statista, the age group between 30 and 44 years old, admitted to most likely indulging in binge-watching.   Several different shows have been at the forefront of binge-watching trends over the past decade, demonstrating different streaming trends over time. This 2021 edition of Business Insider , lists the most binge-watched tv shows in September of last yea...

Assignment 6: Global Trends (Programming, Streaming, Online, Social, or Gaming)

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  Streaming media has quickly become the center of numerous global trends that dominate our "trending" topics. There are several different streaming media services, and streaming music has climbed up the ranks in global trends for streaming services.   According to Forbes.com, streaming (music) has quickly become "the official lifeline" of the United States music industry. This statement reaches outside of the USA and extends to the rest of the world as well. Music streaming services have obviously become a prominent staple of the music industry and it is interesting to see how different platforms provide content in unique ways.   Spotify is a Swedish " audio streaming and media services provider " founded in 2006. Today, Spotify is known as the  most popular music streaming service in the world,  representing 31% of the market (157.17 million subscribers). Maintaining a dominant platform on a global scale is no easy task, especially with countless co...

Assignment 5: Surveillance or Law Enforcement

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Ring doorbells are becoming a popular choice for home surveillance, and trending moments on TikTok. I cannot count the amount of videos that have appeared on my ForYou page, showing slips, fights, and funny delivery men/women caught on camera by the homeowner's Ring camera.  While I am not trying to overlook the safety aspects and protective services the Ring doorbell provides, I will be focusing on the unexpected marketing strategies used to attract consumers to buy home security products, through social media.  The Ring camera trend is well-known for their Ring doorbell product , a perfect addition to the outside of a home, to monitor who and what is approaching at any moment.  The Ring doorbell is connected to an app on your phone, allowing homeowners to check their property at their leisure, watch live feed, and even speak to whoever appears on the porch.   Ring also offers several different cameras and products to place indoors and outdoors. The Ring security c...