10 episodes
Media Nouveau Unknown
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Throughout the semester we will discuss and question different facets of the ever-changing media landscape, examining the ways in which we interact with and shape media. Each episode will explore a publication, so that the series as a whole will articulate our own definition of these genres.
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Netflix and Binge Watching
Description This podcast episode focused on the ever increasing epidemic of binge watching, more specifically how it relates to the differences between Netflix and the current cable networks. Netflix is a form of new media that has used a bottom up consumer driven process as their business model. As a result, more and more original […]
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Philip Defranco and Casual Journalism
Description On this episode of Media Nouveau, Andres Salas and Olivia Katz tackle the Philip Defranco show and try to unravel Philip Defranco’s ability to garner trust in his audience. Philip Defranco is a popular YouTuber who has often been compared to the likes of Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. He’s known for his casual […]
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Snapchat
Description Welcome to another episode of Media Nouveau. This week, our group chose to explore the significance of Snapchat as predominant social media platform. It has been on the rise since 2011 and is now a staple in communication. Yet, we addressed an interesting outlook on its capability as a spreadable versus a sticky source […]
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Renren’s Rise and Fall
In this episode of Media Nouveau, we discuss a Chinese social network, Renren, the so-called “Facebook of China”. By introducing Renren’s original orientation and strategies and comparing them with its later transformation, we delve into the reasons why Renren became famous in the beginning but quickly declined within a few years though it took a similar path with Facebook. What did Renren do wrong? Let’s find the answers in this podcast!
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Puss-in-Book and Interactive Cinema
In this episode of Media Nouveau, we examine the evolution of interactive cinema, a platform that allows the audience to take an active role in creating the storyline. In the recent years, interactive cinema has experienced a surge in success thanks to the advancements of individualized technology such as smartphones and gaming consoles. Here we address the qualities of interactive cinema that make it worthwhile or valueless from both an audience and producer perspective, and we pull from specific examples such as Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale, Late Shift, and Steven Johnson’s "Television."