Media Industries in the Twenty-First Century

Flashcards covering key concepts related to the transformation of media industries in the 21st century.

Digital Disruption

Radical changes in media industries due to the advent and increased availability of computers and digital technologies.

Complex-Professional Media

Media organizations requiring extensive teams with specialized skills to create and distribute media collectibles.

Simple-Professional Media

A new sector of media creators who operate independently outside of established media organizations.

Convergence

The merging of once-discrete media technologies and practices facilitated by digital media and the common language of binary code.

Internet Distribution

The method of distributing media content via the internet, allowing for vast changes in how media is accessed and consumed.

Consumer-Funded Media

Media that is financed through direct payment from consumers, typically requiring fewer advertisements.

Ad-Funded Media

Media that generates revenue by selling advertising space to businesses.

Cultural Norms

The shared standards and expectations that shape the production and consumption of media content.

VHS and DVD

Early formats for home video playback that were largely replaced by digital streaming technologies.

Mixtapes

Custom compilations of music created by combining tracks from various sources, popular before the rise of digital playlists.