Annotated Bibliography

Digital technologies and the future of journalism. (2020, June 2). Cislm.org. https://www.cislm.org/digital-technologies-and-the-future-of-journalism/

This resource from CISLM (Hussman School of Journalism and Media) gives examples of how the world of journalism has changed based on new technologies. This reference opens by discussing something simple--the change in camera quality from the first Speed Graphic Camera used in journalism to today’s smartphone cameras that are often used. One important thing this source explains is that in order to appreciate the progress journalism has made, we must appreciate the past. CISLM explains how future booming technologies like virtual reality may be used in journalism. Lastly, this resource explains the future of journalism as a whole and how collecting and presenting the news is ever-changing. 

Joshi, V. (2024, October 9). The power of social media in modern marketing. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/10/09/the-power-of-social-media-in-modern-marketing/

In this article, Vikram Joshi, a writer for Forbes, explains the importance and usage of modern social media for marketing purposes. Joshi explains from a personal viewpoint explaining how his own company that he worked for started interacting with social media by ignoring it. However, Joshi explains that in this day and age, we as marketers cannot ignore social media as a tool. Joshi goes on to explain the importance of social media as a tool for marketing such as increasing brand awareness and engagement. Moreover, the author then explains some ways to use social media for marketing such as analyzing performance and staying up-to-date with trends. 

Paull, G. (2019, August 30). The Impact of New Technology on Marketing. Digital Marketing World Forum. https://www.digitalmarketing-conference.com/the-impact-of-new-technology-on-marketing/

This article is written by Greg Paull, who is the Co-Founder and Principal of the Digital Marketing World Forum. This article opens by explaining that new technology has allowed markets to meet consumers where they are and allowing them to engage as they are and can. This article explains that further by explaining how many users have the internet, have mobile devices, and what they use for entertainment. Next, this article explains what marketers need from their brands in order to be successful. This includes things like personalization and transparency. Lastly, this article explains that in order to be successful there must be a partnership between marketers and technology. 

Southern Utah University. (2020, July 22). Identity and the Impact of Technology and Social Media on Communication. SUU. https://online.suu.edu/degrees/arts-communications/master-arts-professional-communication/general-program/tech-social-media-communication/

This article is written by Southern Utah University and is used to explain how social media and technology have affected communications and identity. This article opens by explaining that increased technology and media has changed how people form identities, personal, brand, or otherwise. This article goes on to something important next--explain exactly what identity is and why it is so crucial to communications. Next, SUU explains what this change means for business communications and how professional communications has changed. 

Starman, J. (2023, March 6). Embracing New Media In Public Relations. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/03/06/embracing-new-media-in-public-relations/

This article is written by Jessica Starman, a council member for Forbes. Starman also is listed as having her Masters in Business Administration. This article is used to explain how new media has changed the field of public relations. Starman opens her article by explaining what new media is and that it is almost all internet-driven making it different from other and previous new media and technologies. Starman then explains that new media is effective by comparing it to the last time you have personally stopped to pick up a paper form of the newspaper. She then gives the benefits of interactivity of the new media and closes with examples of new media such as Blogs and Podcasts. 

University Canada West. (2020, February 8). How has social media emerged as a powerful communication medium? Www.ucanwest.ca. https://www.ucanwest.ca/blog/media-communication/how-has-social-media-emerged-as-a-powerful-communication-medium

This article is written by University of Canada West and is used to explain how social media has emerged as a powerful communication tool. This article opens by mentioning something very important about social media--it affects people in cities as well as in remote areas. Simply put, as long as someone has data service, they are able to access these platforms. The University of Canada West then gives us the definition of social media communications. Then, the article lists out the ways we have benefited from social media communication such as business and marketing benefits. The article closes with even more examples such as digitized healthcare. 

University, C. (2021, December 16). How Digital Media Has Changed Communications. Carlow University. https://www.carlow.edu/how-digital-media-has-changed-communication/

This article is written by Carlow University and is used to explain how digital medi has changed communications. This article then opens by explaining the difference between new media and more traditional media such as the changes in social media. Then, Carlow University explains the change in consumption of this media and how many more people are interacting with things through new media like social media. Lastly, this article closes with the opportunities for new media.