Music Blog 8, Question 3 (April 3rd)

What does it take for an artist to be successful in the music industry today? What are some of the different ways that artists have promoted themselves and their work? And do artists still need the backing of a major record label in order to succeed? Limit: 8 responses

News Blog 7, Question 1 (March 27th)

How have changes in the way we consume media impacted the news media industry? Where are people getting their news today? And what can journalism outlets do to keep younger audiences, in particular, engaged?  Limit: 9 responses

News Blog 7, Question 2 (March 27th)

What is the role of journalism in today’s highly partisan political climate and how is so-called “fake news” impacting the profession? Also, what, if anything, can news media outlets do to combat the “fake news” stigma? Limit: 9 responses

Black Panther Blog 6 (March 20th)

What are the positive aspects and what are the limitations or problems with representations of race, ethnicity, and gender in in Marvel’s Black Panther? What is the cultural significance of the movie and what impact, if any, will the film’s success have on the film industry?  

**Notes: First, ALL students must answer this question. Second, for this week’s blog, your two course readings should come from the Film Industry week (March 6^th). Third, instead of including a third article of your choice, you MUST refer to at least three specific scenes and/or characters from the film in order to support your responses. The film references will count as your third source for the week.

Film Industry Blog 5, Question 1 (March 6th)

Compare the top box office hits from last weekend, last year (2017), and the previous year (2016). Describe two trends that you see in the data. Which studios/companies were most successful in capitalizing on these trends? And do you see these trends continuing in the next 3 – 5 years? Limit: 9 responses

Film Industry Blog 5, Question 2 (March 6th)

Hollywood has started to take steps to address critiques over its lack of diversity, particularly in the areas of race and gender. What else, if anything, needs to be done to make the film industry (behind the scenes) and its products (movies) more representative of its audience? Limit: 9 responses

Lifestyle & Niche Media Blog 4, Question 1 (Feb. 20th)

What is the appeal of lifestyle and niche cable TV channels and/or programming? How are these channels/programs managing to retain viewers in the SVOD era? 

Limit: 8 responses