RMR explain some of the different forms and concepts of Social Media in today's world.

1. What is Social Media? Ashley Redman Maria Pilinovics Rachel Palmer

2. What is Social Media? Communication – but not face-to-face... Phones E-Mail Social Networking Sites (Facebook, MySpace etc.) Microblogs (Twitter) Instant Messaging (MSN, Yahoo! IM etc.) TV/Radio Basically, an ease of ability to connect to anyone anywhere!

3. Connecting with the World Mobile Phones- 3G Internet- Talk to people- Text Messaging- Picture Messaging- Video Conferencing- Bluetooth (send files such as MP3’s, JPEG’s etc.)- Instant Messaging capabilities- Online Gaming capabilities

4. Connecting with the World Electronic Mail (E-Mail)- Send messages using E-Mail addresses- Abilities to send files (MP3’s, JPEG’s, Documents etc.)- Need to know recipient’s E-Mail address in order to send information

5. Connecting with the World Social Networking Websites- Make/Connect with current/old friends online- Leave messages or comments- Keep up-to-date with events (Status Updates)- Upload photos for friends to see & comment on (Flickr)- Instant Messaging Service (Facebook Chat)- Play games (Applications)- Join in groups/fan pages/networks- Online Marketing via Advertisements

6. Connecting with the World Microblogs- Twitter (“Tweets” of 140 characters)- Public Endorsement (Numerous celebrities [Most notably Stephen Fry] tell people of their accounts)- Follow news updates (I.E. #News)- Connecting to people across the world via their updates

7. Connecting with the World Instant Messaging- Online real-time conversations with people across the World- One-to-one, group conversations- Webcam capabilities (Audio/Video)- Ability to play games with people- Capabilities to add/block contacts- Discuss through text (change fonts)/drawings (using basic paint tools)

8. Connecting with the World TV/Radio/Online Videos- Sharing online videos (YouTube, MegaVideo etc. – comment on videos, add users as friends)- Audience participation in certain TV shows (voting in The X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, Big Brother etc.)- Call in on competitions (TV or Radio)