The document discusses the state of modern media and how organizations can use owned and earned media like websites, blogs, and social media to connect with audiences. It notes that newspapers, magazines, and traditional media staff are declining as the modern news cycle has accelerated. Now organizations can directly publish on websites and social platforms to share their stories and messages. The document then discusses how to use specific social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Snapchat to engage with students, donors, and other audiences.