The Long Tail...an overview from another teacher

The long tail from Media Studies

A couple of useful websites

https://www.pinterest.com/ntennear/online-age-g325/

http://www.internetlivestats.com/internet-users/

Future Predictions

Media in the Online Age: Future Trends / Predictions

I've started some points on future predictions.....

 

Media Area	Point One	Point Two	Point Three
Music Industry	Growth of streaming sites E.g. Apple and Google now offering streaming services http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/02/streaming-music-industry-apple-google
Film Industry	Growth of crowdfunding http://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2015/01/61602-indiegogo-vimeo-partner-up-in-push-to-boost-film-crowdfunding/
Social Media	Increased accessibility – connectivity – technological convergence.  E.g. Apple watch http://www.techradar.com/news/wearables/apple-iwatch-release-date-news-and-rumours-1131043	Growth in civic engagement – individuals using social media to fight causes E.g Alan Barnes Fund http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/i-just-wanted-to-help-beautician-who-set-up-gofundme-page-for-attacked-pensioner-alan-barnes-10014140.html http://www.gofundme.com/l0dt9o