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Entries for November 2006
Holidays
[SUMMARY—Winter sun here we come!]
(UK/SPA) There will be a little over a week of silence from the MediaSnackers camp as we soak up the sun in a far-off-land…
Filed by DK on November 23 2006 | READ IT »
WANTED: Non-US/UK Podcast Subjects
[SUMMARY—Fancy sticking you virtual-hand-up?]
(WORLD) MediaSnackers is looking for non-US/UK podcast subjects in the youth media field. In the short 5 months since we've been live, MediaSnackers has completed 54 podcast interviews with various industry professionals, founding start-ups, young people and public sector youth professionals—now we want to cast the net that much wider and hoping you can help…
Are you or do you know anyone based in Asia, South America, Africa, Eastern Europe etc etc working in youth media and its many guises? We want to hear from youth professionals developing and delivering media projects with/for young people, progressive uses of media as tools of communication and also young people themselves exploring the nature of media in their country/culture.
MediaSnackers can offer you a platform to highlight you work through a site that's now getting 600 unique visitors a day :-)
If you are interested then please get in touch here or send me an audio message by clicking the icon opposite.
PS We'd still like to hear from you if you're in the US or UK as well really.
Filed by DK on November 23 2006 | READ IT »
One Minute Jr Winners
[SUMMARY—Check them out!]
(WORLD) My friends over at The One Minute Jr have announced the winners of their annual competition where over 1100 videos from more than 65 different countries competed against each other.
At the moment only the winners of the junior categories are up:
Self-portrait category: francis wasser with 24/7
Best of the world category: canshu su with chinese stamp
Inside-out category: mira skolova with girls
The people's prize was awarded to darren kennedy with look who's the looser now
Filed by DK on November 21 2006 | READ IT »
The Wii Revolution
[SUMMARY—Will it keep kids fit by playing computer games?]
Strange how the embedding function of this TouTube vid has been 'disabled by request'?
Filed by DK on November 19 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#54
[SUMMARY—The 54th MediaSnackers podcast speaks to MIT professor and youth media guru, Henry Jenkins.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Henry Jenkins is the founder of the Comparative Media Studies at MIT and the author of Convergence Culture.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.11—0.49 Henry tells us about his role at MIT
0.50—3.33 the current youth media climate
3.34—2.30 growing divide between young people and educators/youth professionals
5.13—7.08 media literacy vs digital literacy
7.09—8.59 the expectations of the 'convergence culture' with young people
9.00—11.06 the future of media
11.07—11.22 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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Filed by DK on November 18 2006 | READ IT »
Junk Food Advertising R.I.P.
[SUMMARY—Ofcom announces blanket ban and more.]
(UK) My friends must be gutted—Ofcom today announced a total ban on junk food advertising on, not just children's programming on all channels, but also on programmes which has over a 20% under 16s viewership.
The monetary impact of the restrictions has been cited to be £39m in ad revenue. Even though there is a short consultation period, the ban will be phased in over 2 years with an aim to simply reduce the amount of junk food ads seen by under-16s.
However, if you dig into Ofcom's reports here and here you will find figures outlining young people are watching less and less television and increasingly consuming media through other digital devices and obviously more and more through the net.
It's simple: no one can argue against restricting the amount of adverts which promote the consumption of high-salt and high-fat foods, although reason and common-sense highlights it cannot be a solitary action devoid of alternative subsidies or income streams which the ban will affect. The move also displays a lack of commitment or understood relevancy regarding indigenous childrens broadcasting—maybe the title should read 'UK childrens media R.I.P.'?
UPDATE: There are similar rumblings stateside…
Related post: Future Trends: see Leglislation Not Education, Showcomotion Conference—Part#11 and MediaSnackers Podcast#33
Filed by DK on November 17 2006 | READ IT »
Parents Tech Gap
[SUMMARY—The parental digital divide.]
(UK/WORLD) I've been ridiculously busy with UCAS (university stuff) and school work and very much abandoned Mediasnacker—so, back to business!
As I'm sure we're all aware and reminded of constantly, technology is getting bigger and better. This is all well and good for Generation Y but what about their parents? Are they tech savvy or struggling so much that they have to ask their kids how to switch on a computer? You think it's an exaggeration? My mum is still computer and Internet illiterate, even with four computers in the house! (And I just told her that I had included her in this post, and she replied with, "At least I'm sane, unlike all of you—computers make you go crazy.")
Filed by DK on November 17 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#53
[SUMMARY—The 53rd MediaSnackers podcast checks out the activities of CitizenShift.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Denise Hastings is the Outreach Officer for CitizenShift, a platform providing media for social change.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.11—0.52 Denise introduces herself and what she does for CitizenShift
0.53—1.50 what the platform provides
1.51—2.30 the logistics regarding what Denise does
2.31—4.04 a case study
4.05—4.55 where they are based and the young people involved with the project
4.56—5.13 when Citizenshift started
5.14—6.04 how the organisation has evolved with the new media offerings
6.05—6.76 the future plans
6.47—7.46 the young peoples levels of digital literacy
7.47—7.06 how traditional insitutions will have to change
8.41—8.55 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 November 16 2006 | READ IT »
Pod Blog Vod Part 1
[SUMMARY—Training gig for the BBC.]
(UK) Just got back from delivering training to a host of BBC journalists in their 'Pod, Blog, Vod' day. I took on three 90minute sessions outlining my take on youth media and why they should care plus did a little 'RSS 101 for noobies'.
I also got to see a promo reel of the forthcoming BBC iPlayer. There will be lots of discussion on the web regarding this one in the coming 6 months as it enables people to watch streamed BBC content (including full shows) for a time-limited period.
Thanks to Adrian who invited me and coordinated it all, the 22 participants for not throwing stuff and paying attention in class, and also the other trainers (Adrian, Ian, Robin and Wilf).
Filed by DK on November 16 2006 | READ IT »
Web 3.0
[SUMMARY—The next step.]
(WORLD) If you're still trying to get your head around web 2.0 then this is really giong to confuse you—web 3.0 is already being discussed and outlined.
The graphic above is taken from Gary Hayes Personalize Media weblog (reproduced with kind permission). It illustrates, for us visual thinkers, the transition from the one dimensional web ten years ago, through to the two-way internet most are experiencing today and also marks the launch of the web going 3D.
Filed by DK on November 15 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#52
[SUMMARY—The 52nd MediaSnackers podcast looks at the Global Kids Initiative.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Barry Joseph is the Director of the Online Leadership Program and Rafi Santo, Online Leadership Program Associate for Global Kids.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.11—4.58 what they do at Global Kids and their online programme, their 'serious game' Ayiti, with their young people and also their operations in Teen Second Life
4.59—8.42 why and how the organisation has embraced new technologies compared to others
8.43—7.06 the future of new media on education
12.01—12.05 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 November 15 2006 | READ IT »
A New Media Band
[SUMMARY—A band that has never met.]
(US/WORLD) Here's another first, a band called The Clip Bandits who claim to be the worlds first internet band because they have never met but still write, compaose and play their music online.
Whilst you're getting your head around that check their first video out:
Filed by DK on November 14 2006 | READ IT »
Youth vs Old Media
[SUMMARY—It's a different world!]
(UK/WORLD) Check out this absolute peach of a speech delivered by John Naughton to the Society of Editors conference..
It's nothing short than head-noddingly-right and offers a scathing challenge to the newspapers regarding their niaive view the youth demographic.
There are more take-aways than a Friday night out across the UK—here are my picks:
Filed by DK on November 13 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#51
[SUMMARY—The 51st MediaSnackers podcast focuses on the first youth TV channel in the UK.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Greg Davies is the Station Controller for the new youth broadband channel ChewTV.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.11—0.47 how Greg landed the role
0.48—1.23 about ChewTV
1.24—2.01 who's it for?
2.02—2.14 a global focus
2.15—3.18 the phased launches
3.10—4.48 offering support and commissions
4.49—5.28 expectations of content
5.29—6.12 the 'gatekeepers'
6.13—7.06 future of ChewTV
7.07—8.02 the new media world for young people
8.03—8.12 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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Not using iTunes? Then just copy / paste this feed and drop it into your podcast aggregating software.
Check out our other podcasts here.
Filed by DK on November 12 2006 | READ IT »
BT's Better World
[SUMMARY—Beyond just listening.]
(UK) BT have launched their latest £4 million a year campaign to promote the use of communications skills to make a better world by promoting the voices of young people in society.
Filed by DK on November 11 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Podcast#50
[SUMMARY—The 50th MediaSnackers podcast features the new MD of Piczo Europe/UK.]
(WORLD) The MediaSnackers podcast focusses on individuals, organisations or companies who are simply impressing us and which are crying out for more discussion.
Chris Seth is new MD of Piczo for Europe and the UK—a youth social networking site which has seen HUGE growth since its launch.
0.00—0.10 Intro
0.11—1.11 Chris introduces himself, background and new role
1.12—1.54 all about Piczo and why they are different
1.55—2.38 how Piczo ensure safety
2.39—3.56 the 'scary' numbers
3.57—5.10 youth markets across countries in Europe
5.11—5.35 beauty of new media
5.36—7.38 future for social networking
7.39—8.29 challenges ahead for Piczo
8.30—9.44 what is scaring/exciting you
9.45—9.55 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 November 11 2006 | READ IT »
Lebanon Youth Voices
[SUMMARY—Empowering new voices through old media.]
(LEB) Funded primarily by the Dutch government (pledging over $225,000) the Sawtna project enables a group of 45 Lebanese young people to have a voice by creating their own news stories.
Th project is also supported by The Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation (LBC) and UNICEF.
Labaki, the LBC director in charge of the series:
This show is not just made for youth—on the contrary, it is made by youth for adults. It can open a dialogue between kids and their families
Filed by DK on November 10 2006 | READ IT »
Global Youth Media Survey
[SUMMARY—What 42,000 12-16 year olds think.]
(WORLD) The company which created Habbo has published one of the largest global youth studies, asking 42,000 12-16 year olds about their media habits.
It makes for a fascinating read and here are my 'take-aways':
• 89% state the internet is the most used media mainly for socialising;
• 66% think television in imoportant and less than half, radio
• 85% own a mobile, with nearly all sending SMS, half using it to take pictures and a third to listen to music on;
• 88% state music is important with the most popular global bands being Green Day and Eminem;
• Over a third consider themselves as 'technology freaks' and 16% so they are nerds.
Filed by DK on November 8 2006 | READ IT »
MediaSnackers Vodcast
[SUMMARY—Coming soon…]
(UK/WORLD) As announced in the latest MediaSnackers Digest, we're very excited to announce our plans to go 2D.
If you have any short video content (under 3mins) relating to youth media projects, are involved in any aspects of youth media or are a young person producing digital content (audio/visual) and want to discuss submitting pieces for consideration then please get in touch.
Filed by DK on November 3 2006 | READ IT »
Audiences Yorkshire
[SUMMARY—Last minute stand-in gig.]
(UK) I just returned from Audience Yorkshire Conference 2006, in Leeds, after being asked to stand in for a speaker who couldn't attend. I did a mash-up of the MediaSnackers youth professionals training and delivered two 55 minute sessions on young people and youth media.
The attendees were great and really generous in their response—thank you if you were one of them and hope to be delivering some training for you guys soon :-)
DK was an interesting and engaging speaker who delivered a very practical and useful session on using new technologies to attract a youth audience. DK knows his subject inside out and we have had excellent feedback from the delegates who attended.
Alison Edbury, Chief Executive, Audiences Yorkshire
Filed by DK on November 3 2006 | READ IT »
November MediaSnackers Digest
[SUMMARY—Sorry, had some issues.]
(UK) Sorry folks, we recently upgraded our servers which threw some of weblog entries out of whack (yes, that's the technical term for such an issue). Therefore, the latest version of the MediaSnackers Digest which was sent had some broken links.
We've worked our magic and made sure the updated version works fine now.
Filed by DK on November 3 2006 | READ IT »
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