2. New media is defined as
on-demand content
available on any digital
device, usually
through the Internet.
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3. Another
aspect
of new media
is its low
production
costs and
massive
amount of
unregulated
content.
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(Flickr)
4. In comparison, old media is considered to be standard television
programs or movies, with high production costs and a small amount of
content.
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5. Youtube is the most common
platform for new media, as it
allows for content to be created
and uploaded to the entire world
very easily.
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6. Twitch is another common platform that allows for
livestreaming of content to a global audience.
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7. A popular style of new media is the combination
of video games and commentary.
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8. Many new media celebrities earn their living with this
style of new media, on Youtube and Twitch.
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9. Pewdiepie is one of these celebrities, who has
the most popular Youtube channel with over 27
million subscribers as of May 23rd, 2014.
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10. However, not all new media content creators are
individuals.
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11. Many companies of likeminded content creators
have arisen due to the increasing popularity of
new media.
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12. Due to the ease of new media content creation
and sharing, it is much easier for people to
break in to the new media industry.
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13. To become
prevalent in
the old media
industry,
extensive
networking is
required,
making it near
impossible for
the average
person.
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Savage (Flickr)
14. Due to the constant flow of content and more
personal approach, new media celebrities are
more relatable and present an attainable goal.
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15. In that
way, they
can be
seen as
better role
models
than old
media
celebrities
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pauls95blazer (Flickr)
16. External sources, such as managers and
production companies, have too much
influence on the public image of old media
celebrities.
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17. The result of this
influence is
dishonesty in old
media celebrities.
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18. New media fame can be achieved
from anywhere around the globe,
whereas old media fame is only
achieved in Hollywood.
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19. Through the use of comments, chats and forums, new media
celebrities receive much more direct feedback from their
audience.
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