People Media

PEOPLE MEDIA

Refers to individuals who serve as a medium for sharing, disseminating, and interpreting information, often acting as both communicators and influencers.

Articulate, Charismatic, Creative, Credible, Flexible, Interactive, Tech savvy, Updated.

CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE MEDIA

PEOPLE AS MEDIA

Refers to individuals who play the role of media by directly sharing, interpreting, or distributing information, often through personal or digital platforms.

OPINION LEADERS

Are individuals who hold a position of influence within a specific community or social group and are recognized for their expertise, knowledge, or credibility in a particular area.

CITIZEN JOURNALISM

Is the act of ordinary individuals, non-professional journalists, reporting news and sharing information about events, issues, or topics of public interest.

SOCIAL JOURNALISM

Refers to the practice of using social media platforms and other online tools to engage audiences in the news-gathering process and facilitate discussions about current events, issues, and topics of interest.

Public Participation, Use of Digital Platforms, Democratization of Information.

SIMILARITIES

CROWDSOURCING

Refers to the process of obtaining information, insights, or content from a large group of people, often through online platforms.

Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Kickstarter, Google Maps, Reddit AMAs, Zooniverse.

EXAMPLES OF CROWDSOURCING

SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN

These movements relied on the collective participation of individuals sharing their experiences or donations, amplifying awareness and advocacy.

PEOPLE IN MEDIA

Refers to individuals who actively participate in the creation, dissemination, and consumption of media content across various platforms.

PRINT JOURNALIST, PHOTOJOURNALISTS, BROADCAST JOURNALISTS, MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS

TYPES OF JOURNALISTS BY MEDIUM

PEOPLE IN MEDIA (2)

People behind another form of media.

PEOPLE AS MEDIA (2)

They are the MEDIA itself.

DIFFERENCES

Wikipedia

is an online encyclopedia created and edited by volunteers worldwide. Users can add new entries, edit existing articles, and contribute references.

OpenStreetMap

is a collaborative mapping project where users contribute geographical data to create free and editable maps.

Kickstarter

is a crowdfunding platform where entrepreneurs present their project ideas to the public for funding.

Google Maps

Allows users to add reviews, photos, and updates about business and locations.

Reddit

Individuals (including celebrities, experts, and ordinary people) participate in AMAs where they answer questions from the community.

Zooniverse

Is a platform for online citizen science projects where volunteers can help with scientific research by analyzing data, such as identifying animals in camera trap images.