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MediaSnackers Monthly Digest (August 06) #3
[SUMMARY—Have you got the latest Digest?]
(WORLD) Check out the latest MediaSnackers Monthly Digest (August 06) #3
Filed by DK on July 31 2006 | READ IT »
Moral Panics Or Justified Concerns
[SUMMARY—How do you tell the difference?]
(WORLD) MediaSnackers own nearly £3,000 worth of technology but when they watch TV and work on their new laptop whilst listening to their iPod, is this multitasking a distraction geting in the way of learning?
As MTV moves into social networking with its site Flux, a new product on the market allows parents to control the time of day their children can use the computer and the total amount of time as well.
As MySpace becomes the most popular site on the net and Bebo tries to compete by allowing its artists to upload as many songs as they want to their profiles (MySpace only allows four songs), the US House of Representatives have passed a bill requiring public schools and libraries to prevent minors from accessing social networking sites and chat rooms. There's even a device designed to allow parents to block sexually explicit and violent television programming.
So, moral panic or justified concerns—how do you tell the difference?
Filed by DK on July 30 2006 | READ IT »
Digital Capital
[SUMMARY—Trying to coin and explore a new term.]
(WORLD) As I spend more and more time exploring the media menu offered to and created by young people, the term 'digital capital' seems to be a phrase ringing in my head.
MediaSnackers are devouring, accumulating and creating media like no other generation before. This in turn gives rise to this 'digital capital' which I'm using to describe to my colleagues (and anyone who will listen) what I am finding.
Up until now, the phrase 'digital capital' has been used in relation to harnessing the power of the web for business (see this book) but no one is using it (at least I haven't found yet) in context of youth media consumption and creation.
There is also talk of youth acquiring and being purveyors of 'urban capital'—a phrase used to describe how young people use knowledge, experience, skills and social connection, that when combined in the right way influence social position (found via Christian's Think:Lab weblog).
Again, not really what I'm getting at.
'Digital Capital' is the MySpace/Bebo profiles the MediaSnackers create and own, the texts and multimedia messages they send, the YouTube videos they post and others they add to their favourites, the photos they email to their friends or tag in flickr, the diary they write on blogger or on their social profiles etc etc.
MediaSnackers have access to 'digital capital'.
MediaSnackers consume 'digital capital'.
MediaSnackers create 'digital capital'.
Filed by DK on July 30 2006 | READ IT »
Rhubarb & Custard
[SUMMARY—Weblogging and podcasting workshops.]
(UK) MediaSnackers has been invited to deliver a workshop on weblogging and podcasting as part of the Rhubarb & Custard programme from Youth Action Network.
Taking place next Wendesday in Birmingham, there will be about eight 17-24 year old participants who will in the end become media ambassadors for Youth Action Network.
Filed by DK on July 27 2006 | READ IT »
Action for UK Children's Media
[SUMMARY—The start of the campaign to save UK's children's Media?]
(UK/WORLD) When I was a kid my staple TV diet was Rainbow, DangerMouse, HartBeat, Grange Hill, Newsround—to name but a few.
As announced in the Showcomotion conference I attended/participated/blogged (list of aggregated posts here), UK children's TV is about to be hit hard through the impact of the forthcoming OFCOM decision to ban advertising of high-fat and salt in children's programming plus the selling off of the kids programming arm of CITV.
It's not only relevant to the UK but also globally as many of the media created in this country gets exported, plus many countries are also reviewing similar policies regarding their advertising during children's TV.
Below is a newsletter from the first meeting of industry leaders who are trying to stop this erosion:
Filed by DK on July 26 2006 | READ IT »
MySpace Panic
[SUMMARY—Don't know if this is a moral panic or not?]
(US) I love MySpace. I even have a profile on there. So hearing the the U.S. Marine Corp are using it as a tool to recruit is not surprising.
Gunnery Sgt. Brian Lancioni at a Hawaii recruiting event imparted these words:
Everything's technical with these kids, and the internet is a great way to show what the Marine Corps has to offer.
I can't seem to find it online though?
Filed by DK on July 25 2006 | READ IT »
‘More voices, please.’
[SUMMARY—Fancy blogging for MediaSnackers?]
(WORLD) If you're like-minded, have a youth-interest, are a social-observer, a hip cultural-voyeur, a net-curtain-twitcher, a media-whore/pimp, then come join the MediaSnackers team.
Funky-contributors, media-trend-spotters and global-writers are welcomed with open arms to cover events and initiatives, note social changes and expectations, plus highlight technology shifts and source/interview interesting people.
Maybe you're a media/communications student, a youth worker, teacher or educator, media professional or this stuff just floats-your-boat? Drop me a line and we'll go from there.
Related posts: I LIKE COMPANY
Filed by DK on July 25 2006 | READ IT »
Apple Camps
[SUMMARY—Apple hosts kids workshops nationwide.]
(US) Throughout the summer, Apple are hosting it's Summer Camps across its US stores.
For kids ages 8 to 12, the sessions are free and they can choose from Podcast Workshop, iWeb Workshop, Music Workshop and Movie Workshop.
Now in its fourth year, 14,000 kids have already registered for this years workshops.
Filed by DK on July 25 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#30
[SUMMARY—The 30th MediaSnackers podcast takes on the subject of serious games.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Benjamin Stokes is Co-founder and Co-director for Games for Change based in New York. He joins MediaSnackers to discuss 'serious games'.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.10—0.56 Benjamin discusses Games for Change and why it exists
0.57—2.37 the challenges in producing a game and achieving change from them
2.38—4.10 how do you measure the impact and change
4.11—6.47 where did serious games come from and an example of good practice
6.48—7.57 round-up of recent Games for Change conference
7.58—9.40 the future of the serious games movement
9.41—9.52 thanks and outro
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
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Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on July 24 2006 | READ IT »
The World Has Changed…#7
[SUMMARY—Embracing the changing nature of the world.]
(WORLD) More evidence that the world is changing for MediaSnackers everywhere from these recent noted articles:
Kids Kill In Violent Christian Videogame.
A Low-Water Mark for Broadcast TV Viewing.
Parents warned over computer use.
BBC restructures for digital age.
Related posts: The World Has Changed#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
Filed by DK on July 24 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#29
[SUMMARY—The 29th MediaSnackers podcast focusses on the virtual world of Whyville.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Whyville is an educationally-focussed virtual world for 8-15 year olds. MediaSnackers got to chat to Jay Goss, its Chief Operating Officer.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.10—1.09 Jay Goss discusses the company and his role within it
2.32—4.44 discussion about Whyville and how kids use it
4.45—8.02 virtual museum initiative within Whyville
8.03—10.02 what trends are exciting/scaring Jay
10.03—10.15 Whyville numbers
11.26—11.36 Thanks and outro
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking on this icon.
Haven't got iTunes? Well, just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on July 20 2006 | READ IT »
Mobile Audiobooks
[SUMMARY—Reading novels on the small screen.]
(SWE) From our friends at Springwise comes the news that a Swedish company called Bokilur is selling audio books for mobiles.
Will magazines move into the mobile phone territory and try and target kids this way?
Filed by DK on July 20 2006 | READ IT »
Wal-Mart vs MySpace
[SUMMARY—Retailers getting into kids social networking?]
(US) In an attempt to ride the wave of popular social networking sites like MySpace, retail giant Wal-Mart have created The HUB (School Your Way).
Like other sites, kids can create profiles and upload videos, however, there is no real interaction and the whole process canoot be done without parental consent.
Filed by DK on July 20 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#28
[SUMMARY—The 28th MediaSnackers podcast Mohammad and Sophie from YouthNet.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
YouthNet (along with British Youth Council) has released its 'Respect: The voice behind the hood' report exploring what young people themselves think about anti-social behaviour and how the media portays them. In this podcast, I talk to two young people who have been involved in the research, Mohammad and Sophie:
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.10—1.09 Mohammad and Sophie introduce themselves
1.10—2.08 discusses about the reports findings
2.09—2.55 methods and aims of report
2.46—3.25 personal reflections on findings
3.26—4.46 recommendations from report
4.47—6.00 re-addressing the media-balance
6.01—7.24 participation in media-creation
7.26—7.36 Thanks and outro
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking on this icon.
Haven't got iTunes? Well, just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on July 18 2006 | READ IT »
YouTube Rules
[SUMMARY—YouTube continues to grow and grow and grow…]
(WORLD) YouTube announced this week it's getting 100million people view its videos a day. PHEW!!
Here's some other stats to scare/excite you:
• YouTube holds 29% of the US video search market;
• 60% of all videos viewed online is done through YouTube;
• in June, 2.5billion videos were watched;
• the company only have 30 employees;
• 65,000 are uploaded every day;
Filed by DK on July 17 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers—Interview#3
[SUMMARY—The 3rd email interview features a youth journalist from the Phillipenes.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers interviews focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Ramon Angelo P. Supe started his broadcasting exposure at the age of 17 when he joined the tele magazine show made by youth for the youth, Kabataan News Network or KNN (Youth News Network). He is part of the Manila Bureau of KNN.
Now only in his 3rd year college at the University of the Philippines where he is taking up Broadcast Communication, Angelo has produced, shot, and written a hodgepodge of feature stories that affect and involve the youth. Among these are the scavenger kids of Payatas garbage dumpsite who re-cook garbage for food and the Muslim teens of Manila who experience prejudice from non-Muslims.
Filed by DK on July 14 2006 | READ IT »
The Future Of The Beeb
[SUMMARY—A question that always gets asked.]
(UK/WORLD) The BBC believes the teen audience is currently 'under-served by the corporation in the digital era'.
I was reading this speech from Director-General of the BBC, Mark Thompson, which he gave last month, coupled with the news that Andy Parfitt has now been giving the remit for teens, the BBC are obviously really trying to drill down into this demographic.
The BBC plays an important role in the early years of many children's lives. But as they reach adolescence this relationship fades as the corporation hasn't been producing enough content that appeals to them. We are now aiming to bridge that gap with high quality content tailored and packaged for them, which we hope will complement existing services provided by the commercial sector.
Through initiatives such as Blast and Bitesize the BBC already have a commtiment but are also developing new 'personalised' offerings.
Exciting times ahead me thinks.
I just left a phone message for Andy Parfitt. Would be great to get a podcast interview with him…
Filed by DK on July 14 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#27
[SUMMARY—The 27th MediaSnackers podcast discusses a portable film festival.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
As we rack-up the podcasts, Simon Goodrich over in Australia gives us the lowdown on the film festival he runs exclusively for portable devices.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.00—2.19 Simon outlines why the International Portable Film Festival was created, his role within it and their current successes
2.20—4.08 new media vs old media platforms
4.09—6.45 impact of new technologies on media literacy levels
6.46—9.45 is participatory media/user generated content the way forward
9.44—11.26 what trends are exciting/scaring you
11.27—11.41 Thanks and outro
Want to suggest someone or put your virtual hand-up to be interviewed? Then get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Subscribe directly to these podcasts through iTunes by clicking on this icon.
Haven't got iTunes? Well, just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on July 13 2006 | READ IT »
I Like Company
[SUMMARY—Want to get involved in MediaSnackers?]
(WORLD) If you've already been to the 'join' page and want more information on how to get involved, then download the short .pdf below which gives more information on the opportunities available.
DOWNLOAD 'I LIKE COMPANY' .PDF (232KB)Filed by DK on July 11 2006 | READ IT »
The World Has Changed…#6
[SUMMARY—Embracing the changing nature of the world.]
(WORLD) More evidence that the world is changing for MediaSnackers everywhere from these recent noted articles:
MNN's Youth Channel at ACMBoston.
O2 gives users cash for clips.
Darfur activism meets video gaming.
PCs beat TV for the internet generation.
Apple pips its rivals with the iPod that talks.
Related posts: The World Has Changed#1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Filed by DK on July 11 2006 | READ IT »
Sssshhhhhh…
[SUMMARY—Multi-tasking in… libraries!]
(US) We all know kids are the kings and queens of multi-tasking, but check out this short video about how one librarian decided the best way to get kids back into libraries to read was to host a rock band…
Filed by DK on July 10 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#14
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: Aggregated posts.]
(UK/WORLD) Want all 13 of the Showcomotion Conference posts in one place (which includes 24 podcasts/interviews with delegates)?
Well, here they are:
Part#1—first day at conference inc. podcasts/reflections.
Part#3—'The Alternative Commissioners'.
Part#8—first day podcasts/reflections.
Part#10—'Cross-media Case Studies'.
Part#12—last day podcasts/reflections.
A HUGE thanks to everyone who I met, those who gave up a little bit of time to chat and those who allowed me to 'podcast' them.
Special thanks to Greg, Claire and Kathy (plus the Showco board) for giving me this amazing opportunity to participate and attend.
Normal service will now resume.
Showcomotion Children's Media Conference
Filed by DK on July 8 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#13
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: My closing thoughts.]
(UK/WORLD) The Showcomotion Children's Media Conference was simply superb. I have attended many conferences in my time but never have I met such a warm and approachable group of people. 300 industry leaders but few with egos big enough not to talk to a total newbie who knew half of what they did, and who wanted to 'blog' or 'podcast' them.
Having the opportunity to simply 'walk and talk' with the great and good from the world of children's media (for there were many International delegates) was inspiring and such an educational. My favourite sessions were the ones that focussed on technology and cross-platforms projects and developments, simply because it floats my MediaSnackers boat, but also because here is where the future lies.
Sometimes I felt like I was voyeur, looking over the hedge and into an industry that is in total flux. Not only are new technologies and gadget ownership directly competing with audiences time and attention, but the looming OFCOM decision about the banning of junk food advertising would impact massively on all broadcasters. These are worrying times for many delegates but equally the message of quality and simple storytelling never failed to come through in all sessions—the core values without which children's media wouldn't simply exist.
I really hope I get the opportunity to attend next year and who knows, maybe MediaSnackers will be on the Agenda :-)
I am attending and participating in the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference, in Sheffield and blogging the event for the next two days.
Filed by DK on July 8 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#12
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: Last day summary (from participants).]
(UK/WORLD) The end of the Showco conference and the last opportunity to do mini-interviews/podcasts with some of the attendees and also many of the speakers, starting with conference organiser, Greg Childs. To listen just click the links below:
Filed by DK on July 8 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#11
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: Screening—So Farewell Then…]
(UK/WORLD) The last session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is entitled 'So Farewell Then…'—the session was somewhat changed from the outlined discussion in the agenda to focus primarily on the the impact of what will happen when OFCOM bans junk food advertising in childrens media, illustrating scenarios both good and bad. Millions will be lost in advertising revenue and obviously this will directly affect the amount of indigenous programming. The discussion really drilled down a lot focussing on worst/best case scenarios.
Filed by DK on July 8 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#10
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: Screening—Cross-media Case Studies.]
(UK/WORLD) The 8th session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is the screening of 'Cross-media Case Studies'—A look at innovative projects which use a multi-platform approach.
I was on the panel for this session along with:
Filed by DK on July 8 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#9
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference—Inspect-a-gadget.]
(UK/WORLD) The 7th session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is entitled 'Inspect-a-gadget'—survive the techno-tot revolution with this chance to discover the latest media and communications kit that'll be in kids' hands before too long.
Filed by DK on July 8 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#8
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: First day summary.]
(UK/WORLD) The first full day at the Showco (what you call the conference if you're in the know) has been fascinating. Hopefully you would have consumed the posts I've already done and got a great flavour about the subjects and issues discussed.
Again I took the opportunity to do mini-interviews/podcasts with some of the attendees and also many of the speakers. To listen just click the links below:
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#7
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: Screening—That Summer Day.]
(UK/WORLD) The 6th session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is the screening of 'That Summer Day'—CBBC Drama featuring the events of 7/7 as seen through the experiences in one North London School on the day of the London bombings
Introduced by Jon East, Head of Drama, BBC Children's. The decision was made to make this film after receiving and reading thousand of messages posted on the BBC website by kids. The film is hoped to offer kids a tool to debate.
Wow—made more poigniant by watching the film on the first anniversary of the 7/7 bombings.
Dramatised and shown through the eyes of several secondary school teens as the day unfolds around them.
Ended with a discussion on stage and also questions from the audience.
I am attending and participating in the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference, in Sheffield and blogging the event for the next two days.
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#6
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: Keynote Speech—Policy Placement = Product Placement.]
(UK/WORLD) The 6th session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is the 'Keynote'—As policy makers spin more and more "pro-social" content into programmes = especially children's programmes - are editorial independence, depth of understanding and plurality of thought compromised?
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#5
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: Mobile Kids.]
(UK/WORLD) The 5th session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is entitled 'Mobile Kids'—Kids' broadcasters regularly target their audience with mobile games, while Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network are already broadcasting through Vodaphone's 3G service. With the coming explosion in new mobile technology how soon will mobile TV become a reality for Britain's pre-teens?
Opened with a short film featuring some amazingly clever and clued up 10-11 year olds about their mobile phone.
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#4
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: The Book Eater.]
(UK/WORLD) The fourth session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference was the world premiere of 'The Book Eater.'
Introduced by Director Andrzej Maleszka, the film is about what happens when a magic tree gets used to make a cupboard and how two kids find its powers enable them to consume books in a whole new way.
In Romanian with English subtitles the film was fun, exciting and simply lovely. A strong narrative driving it forward and some great acting from the young actors.
I am attending and participating in the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference, in Sheffield and blogging the event for the next two days.
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#3
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: 'The Alternative Commissioners'.]
(UK/WORLD) The 3rd session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is entitled 'The Alternative Commissioners'—Who are the new kids on the block and what are their content strategies? What does IP and mobile TV promise for producers of kids' content?
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#2
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: 'The New Gatekeepers'.]
(UK/WORLD) The 2nd session of the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference is entitled 'The New Gatekeepers'—How can the kids' industry renew itself as audience habits change and loyalties shift? How will broadcasters react? How should producers adapt? Which new players might emerge?
Introduction by Anne Home, Conference Chair, who started by outlining the truly International presence of the conference and thanked the sponsors. She went on to highlight how the conference is going to respect the minute silence for the victims of the July 7th London bombings.
She outlined the conference as at its heart a focus on quality. They will also explore the impact of banning of advertising of high-fat and salt in childrens programming but also the selling off of the childrens programming arm of CITV.
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Showcomotion Conference—Part#1
[SUMMARY—Blogging from the Showcomotion Conference: First day.]
(UK/WORLD) First day at conference is like first day at primary school. You're all a little nervous, trying to catch a glimpse of each others name badges without being obvious and sheepishly wandering round hoping for a friendly smile to instigate engagement, whilst a few 'packs' of individuals cling to those people they know.
At the registration drinks for the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference things couldn't be more different.
Filed by DK on July 7 2006 | READ IT »
Conference Blogging
[SUMMARY—Are you going?]
(UK) A announced in last week's post I am attending and participating in the Showcomotion Children's Media Conference, in Sheffield (start tomorrow and end Saturday).
I have been invited to be the 'unofficial' blogger for the conference and therefore will be posting Showco-related posts for the next couple of days. With digital camera plus digital dictaphone to hand, I'm hoping to bring you an insight to the conference.
If you are going please let me know or just come over and introduce yourself.
Filed by DK on July 6 2006 | READ IT »
Russian President WebChats
[SUMMARY—Is this the start of a trend?]
(UK/RUS) President of Russia, Vladimir Putin is taking part in a webchat tomorrow (6 July 06). The BBC are hosting the event and also inviting people to come up with the questions which are going to be asked.
With the technology in place, will we be seeing more and more leaders 'chatting' with global citizines?
Generation Why and image source
Filed by DK on July 6 2006 | READ IT »
The World Has Changed…#5
[SUMMARY—Embracing the changing nature of the world.]
(WORLD) More evidence that the world is changing from these recent noted articles:
A growing number of "kid-safe" search engines are available.
The city of Taipei is aiming to have 200,000 people making wi-fi phone calls.
If older folks think kids today don't show enough respect, they may only have themselves to blame.
Microsoft plans to blend phones with computers.
Experientia report on the latest trends in electronic toys and games.
Asian countries lead the world in creating digital homes, with Taiwan and Korea at the forefront.
Related posts: The World Has Changed#1, 2, 3, 4.
Filed by DK on July 6 2006 | READ IT »
ChildNet Offerings
[SUMMARY—Keeping kids safe and out of trouble online.]
(WORLD) ChildNet a non-profit organisation working with others to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.
Whilst trawling round their site two of their projects caught my eye: Blogsafety & Peer2Peer. Both sites have downloaded informative leaflets which are great.
Leaflets available in English, Italian, SPanish, German, Swedish, Chinese, & Portugese.
Filed by DK on July 5 2006 | READ IT »
MGEITF
[SUMMARY—Television festival with educational arm.]
(UK/WORLD) The Edinburgh International Television Festival is not only a mouthful but a mouth-watering conference with the likes of Al Gore, Sir David Attenborough, Armando Iannucci and the creators of animated series South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, all speaking.
Even more exciting than that is the Television and Young People (TVYP), which is the educational arm of the festival for young people aspiring to work in television.
At TVYP, delegates have the opportunity to meet, work with and learn from leading creative industry practitioners ranging from scriptwriters to producers, presenters to publicists, programme schedulers to commissioning editors. Past contributors have included Chris Evans, Davina McCall, Jimmy Carr, Jon Sopel, News Journalist, BBC, Jana Bennett, Director of Television, BBC, Robert Thirkell, Series Editor, Jamie's School Dinners, and Jon Snow.
Check out this very funny short to 'motivate' young people to sign-up.
Filed by DK on July 4 2006 | READ IT »
Mobiles Get Social
[SUMMARY—Mobiles are the new 'social networking' tools.]
(WORLD) As mobile phone ownership becomes ubiquitous, social networking sites are eyeing a development area that's ripe for picking. To add value to their current offerings the MySpace's and Bebo's of the world are looking to converge mobile technology:
— MySpace is aiming to offer its service through all major U.S. mobile carriers by 2007;
— 33% of 18-24 year-olds post photos from their phones to Web sites, almost double the number that download mobile games;
— 45% of 'active' Web users have visited social networking sites;
— Nokia is planning to have Flickr integration, letting users post photos to the Web from their phones;
— Mobile-only networking sites like Dodgeball are partnering with Web sites like Orkut.com to gain greater relevance.
Related posts: Mobile Subscription Numbers & Mobile Madness
Filed by DK on July 4 2006 | READ IT »
iPod TV
[SUMMARY—Take your favourite shows with you.]
(WORLD) Apples iTunes is now offering over 150 TV shows from networks such as ABC, NBC, MTV, ESPN, Sci Fi Channel, Comedy Central, Disney, Nickelodeon and Showtime. Plus, you can also download more than 3,000 music videos.
For a couple of bucks, anyone can get these videos/episodes and watch them on their computer, PSP, transfer it to their mobile or iPod… to consume wherever, whenever and on whatever they like.
How's that for a MediaSnack?
Filed by DK on July 4 2006 | READ IT »
International Podcast Subjects Wanted
[SUMMARY—Fancy being involved in our podcasts?]
(WORLD) MediaSnackers is looking for interesting and appropriate people to be the focus of the podcasts?
The ones completed thus far have been amazing but are all American (not that we don't like Americans it's just we want more of a global flavour)—would love to focus on some international subjects.
All interviews are done via Skype or AIM.
If you are interested then please get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
Filed by DK on July 3 2006 | READ IT »
Students Love Newspapers (sort of)
[SUMMARY—Contradictory headlines about consuming print news.]
(US) This article outlines how a US study found that college students are lapping up print news—an obvious u-turn in thinking that young people consume more and more digital news.
However, upon further reading, we find that the 90% of students go to campus newspapers to get local, campus news, although 57% read it online.
Editor & Publisher article link
Related post: Newspapers 0 Internet 1
Filed by DK on July 3 2006 | READ IT »
The World Has Changed…#4
[SUMMARY—Embracing the changing nature of the world.]
(WORLD) More evidence that the world is changing from these recent noted articles:
Ownership of MP3 players has reached an all time high.
Word of mouth is the No. 1 influence on young viewers in deciding what to watch on TV.
Related posts: The World Has Changed#1, 2, 3.
Filed by DK on July 3 2006 | READ IT »
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