The Queen’s Gambit Show: Impact, Character, and Global Chess Revival

Introduction There is no mystery why critics have given the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit so many favorable reviews. The series pays special attention to the crucial components of effective storytelling, and it does it effectively. Also, it is a stunning example of a piece from the era with flawless...

The Advertising Effect: Behavior Change Theories and Practical Applications in Advertising

Book Structure The Advertising Effect – How to Change Behavior is divided into two major parts, and the first section focuses on theories explaining behavior change. The authors explore motivation, habit formation, social influence, and cognitive biases in this section. In addition, the writers describe how they can be applied...

Challenging Gender Norms in Secret Deodorant’s “All Strength, No Sweat” Campaign

Introduction The United States is mainly a patriarchal culture characterized by male dominance, control, and centeredness. Women are expected to be subservient and play a supportive or submissive role. Some slight changes have recently occurred with many organizations and scholars advocating for gender equity. Commercial media shapes gender perceptions as...

The Benefits and Risks of Super Bowl Advertising for Established and New Brands

Evaluating the Effectiveness of High-Cost Advertisements for New Companies Spending millions on Super Bowl commercials can be a beneficial practice for established brands in case they present a specific function or innovation. For instance, this year, Google Pixel 7 demonstrated the ability to edit photographs on their phones in real-time...

The ‘Right to Fail’ Documentary and Mental Health Transition Policies in New York

Overview of the Documentary I watched “Right to Fail,” a documentary that discusses the outcomes of the transition of severe mental illness in New Yorkers from a tightly controlled setting to independent homes following a federal court order in 2014. According to the documentary, thousands of individuals with severe mental...

“The African: Many Rivers to Cross” – PBS Documentary on African American History

The topic to be discussed seems simple and, on the other hand, frightening, namely the stories of African Americans who were forcibly transported as cargo to the New World. Henry Louis Gates Jr. and PBS explore difficult moments in history in “The African Americans: Many Rivers to Cross,” a beautiful...

The Glens Centre: Social Media Content

Introduction The Glens Centre in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland, is a cultural and performing arts venue. The company was established in 1995, and the non-profit now calls a former Methodist church home (The Glens Centre, n.d.). The center offers a variety of artistic programs in the areas of music, theater,...

The Role and Responsibility of Media in Modern American Society

The media plays an essential role in the information space in modern American society. Traditional news and social media have a vast audience that informs about current events and trends. However, there has been a growing interest in how accurate and reliable the information provided by the media is. Traditional...

“Haulout”: A Journey Through Melting Realities

Introduction Climate change awareness has been quite high for a significant period. The effects of climate change, particularly, global warming, have been examined in media thoroughly, with most people having become aware of the drastic effects of ice caps melting. However, due to the lack of grasp on the full...

Overcoming Challenges in the Forever Young Advertising Campaign

Introduction The Leo Burnett Decentralization Solution proposes a shift towards decentralization efforts to help “Forever Young” successfully launch its product. The problems identified are the limited creativity and lack of common goals in managing virtual teams, the lack of cultural awareness in the Canadian market, and communication challenges within and...

“Scared Straight!”, Directed by Arnold Shapiro

The documentary Scared Straight! examines many forms of crimes perpetrated by both adult and child offenders. Adult criminals conduct a variety of crimes, including drug-related felonies, robbery, burglary, and assault. The video focuses on how some of these adult offenders become career criminals, committing crimes as children and finally getting...

Female Authority in “We Are Not Princesses” Documentary

Introduction The documentary “We Are Not Princesses” (2018) is an adaptation of the Antigone myth. The play tells us about how female authority is portrayed in modern society. It tells the story of several women worldwide and their hardships of being oppressed in society simply because they were born female...

The Light of the Online Filter Bubbles Phenomena

Today, most people take Internet search as an everyday task, without paying much attention to the process. However, this is not a sufficiently conscious approach, especially for people who plan to work in the field of media or information provision. A more quality-oriented approach requires information seekers to apply information...

Exploitation of Content Producers

The invention of the Internet and the social media websites such as Facebook and Instagram have changed the way people communicate, with the traditional means of communication being replaced by the technology-based platforms. The young generation has specifically embraced social media as a communication tool. They tend to shun the...

Unpaid Content: The Case of Facebook

In the social economy, content is produced by users rather than by the owners of a website such as Facebook or Instagram. Most people welcome the ability to freely use these content-sharing platforms to keep in touch with their friends, share pictures, or even write content for others as on...

Gennady Golovkin and Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara: The Cultural Events

Cultural events define the course of society by bringing something new and life-changing. They can range from art to sports to music, but they tend to represent a specific culture on the global stage. The given research-based paper will focus on two cultural events which took place within the last...

The Popularization of Social Media

Introduction The social infrastructure changes in response to each advancement in technology. The popularization and near worldwide dissemination of social media have meaningfully impacted modern society. Today, a global community is formed through social networking services as people from different parts of the world can engage with each other. Discussion...

Facebook Ad Boycott: Social Media Advertising

In my opinion, by joining the Facebook ad boycott, companies make a significant contribution to social responsibility efforts. Zuckerberg’s networks are effective marketing platforms for large businesses. When well-known corporations, such as Starbucks and Coca Cola stop using Facebook for the purpose of promoting social agenda, it is a sign...

Networking Schemes in Riverside, California

Introduction Riverside is one of the fast-developing cities in the United States, and the main networking opportunities in this location can be conferences, meetups, and informational interviews, for example, Moreno Valley Regional Job Fair and Business Opportunity Meetings provide ground for career development, exchange of experience, and seeking new business...

The Connection Between School Shootings and Media Coverage of Violence

Introduction Over the past few years, there has been an increase in media coverage of violent crimes and events all over the world. At the same time, the number of school shootings grew, which raised questions about whether the reporting of violent crimes may have pushed teenagers to commit them...

PR and Media Academy: How to Get Yourself the Media You Deserve

Introduction PR and Media Academy: How to Get Yourself the Media You Deserve is the title of a video that provides advice for real estate agents on how to handle public relations. Tristan Ahumada hosts the Lab Coat Agents, and their guest is Christine Haas, a public relations mogul, TV...

The Kingdom of Heaven: Event Description

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a great big event to which everyone is invited. There are no exclusions, no VIP lists, and no dress codes. It does not matter if you are rich or poor, young or old, sad or happy, everyone is welcome, and everyone is celebrated. In...

Luke Skywalker as a Hero of Star Wars

Defining a character or a person as a hero requires them to demonstrate qualities that make them exceptional in their environment. Based on a framework constructed by Joseph Campbell to describe the typical mythological archetype of a mono-myth, it is possible to trace similar tropes in characters from Ancient Greece...

CNN Docuseries “Giving Birth in America”

Introduction It is important to note that motherhood is a multifaceted experience in the United States. CNN docuseries “Giving Birth in America” by Every Mother Counts is a multi-part documentary series that explores the challenges and experiences of women giving birth in the United States. The series looks at issues...

Associated Press News Site Evaluation

Introduction We live in the information age where collection and distribution of news articles is not confined only to media houses. The world’s famous media sites have incorporated social media and private reporters who collect and submit news without proper authentication. The Associated Press is undoubtedly one the most prominent...

Society Should Get Rid of Birthday Celebration as a Norm

A birthday is a personal celebration of people that occurs only once a year. It is generally accepted that the people around them try to greet the person and make it the happiest day of the year. It is essential to note that some individuals are happy to accept congratulations,...

Addiction: Genetic, Environmental, and Psychological Factors

Addiction is a complex phenomenon that develops due to genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Compulsive drug use or engaging in an activity despite negative consequences defines addiction as a chronic condition. In some individuals, the brain’s reward system becomes dysregulated, and they start to associate certain substances or behaviors with...

The Theme of Love in “When Harry Met Sally”

Introduction The story I will analyze is “When Harry Met Sally,” a classic romantic comedy film. The film is about two friends, Harry and Sally, who have been friends for years and finally fall in love after a series of ups and downs in their relationship. They meet for the...

Business vs. Personal in Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather”

Introduction Despite the existing attitudes and opinions, most critics and ordinary people across the globe consider The Godfather by Francis Ford Coppola a classic movie that changed everything about gangsters in the film industry. In addition to professional stage direction, well-developed dialogues, and a perfectly chosen cast, the work covers...

Social Media in Healthcare Marketing

The role of social media has grown increasingly over the past decade, with some of the best-known social media sites having morphed into massive promotional platforms of a range of organizations. Similarly to other businesses, healthcare organizations can use social media to their advantage in order to advertise their services...

The Role of Media in Creating Mass Opinions in the US

Introduction The mass media – both traditional and social – are an important component of the mass communication of society, which acquires special significance in the post-industrial era. The media carries various socio-political roles: organizing, unifying, consolidating society, educating and informing masses, and others. However, it can also play a...

The Aspects of the Drug Use and Media

Introduction Media can influence youth drug and alcohol use by portraying the use of these substances in a positive or glamorous light or by depicting characters using them without experiencing negative consequences. This can lead to the normalization of drug and alcohol use among the youth and can make it...

The Handmaid’s Tale: TV Show Discussion

Films and TV shows in the genre of political drama are not only fascinating to watch but also to improve or change our views on many concepts. It can be gender, realism, violence, social expectations, gender norms, social issues, and political ideas such as political power (Globan & Ezgeta, 2017)....

Scenes From the Movies: Indiana Jones Ride

Introduction There will be a number of scenes from the movies and, accordingly, from the Indiana Jones Ride that Clarissa, Patti, and I will imitate while sitting on the three-person sofa leaning on each other. One of the most entertaining scenes in any Indiana Jones film is the rescue from...

Effect of Brooklyn Nine-Nine Show on Perception of Police

Nowadays, people interact daily with many media sources that depict specific workplaces. This interaction creates many biases toward some professions that can lead to group polarization, intolerance, or unjust treatment. One such media manifestation is Brooklyn Nine-Nine, an American situational comedy that portrays a police station where employees deal with...

The Disney World Rides Experience for Participants

Katie is a 22-year-old young woman who became one of the participants in the Disney World rides experience. She mentioned that she was not interested much in such entertainment before and generally had a neutral attitude toward this activity. Before taking a ride in the Twilight Zone’s Tower, Katie said...

Infantry in the “Dawn of the Red Arrow” Documentary

Introduction Dawn of the Red Arrow refers to a documentary that explores the change of the Wisconsin Guard from insecurely organized regiments into the 32nd Division at the outset of WW1. The documentary featured pictures, stories, and videos of soldiers who were fighting in the trenches. More than 15,000 National...

The Role of Social Media in American News Media

In recent decades, primarily due to the digitization of communications, the role of the media in society has evolved. In the past, consumers were forced to rely mainly on information produced, disseminated, and regulated by institutions like companies and major news organizations. These organizations decided which topics and stories were...

Social Media, Body Image, Mental Health, and Social Comparisons

Introduction Social media is a part of everyday life for the majority of people on the planet. Accessible from computers and smartphones, it allows for instant messages, sharing photos and images, and offering stories of one’s life and success to others. At the same time, social media has become a...

The Representation of the Violence in the Media

Introduction The media is increasingly featuring content full of violence, including intimidation and the use of physical force. Different forms of media, including video games, movies, news, and films, are presently orchestrated to feature actions used to hurt, damage, or kill other people or animals. The presence of such content...

Social Media as a Tool for Depression Detection

Nowadays, many psychologists and other mental health care professionals are concerned with the problem of the significant influence of social media on the development of depression, especially in adolescent populations. Moreover, enormous efforts are put into understanding this issue more comprehensively and seeking ways to prevent this condition. The chosen...

McDonald’s Tiffany Advertisement Analysis

Advertisements that present information visually instead of using text can imprint certain ideas onto potential customers. Instead of choosing a written advertisement, it is more convenient and efficient to show audiences a single image. This way, a connection between a brand and a certain situation/outcome/scenario will be made. This can...

The Adolescents’ Social Media Use

The research problem that I am going to explore pertains to the effects that adolescents’ active social media (SM) use has on society. Having reviewed the readings for Unit 6, I engaged in the preliminary analysis of the previously selected general topic to formulate a specific problem to explore. My...

Cultural Immersion in Duvernay’s “13th” Documentary

Introduction Participating in cultural immersion is crucial for all individuals. While engaging in such activities, people immerse themselves in a world distinct from their own to increase their understanding of someone else’s culture, values, and way of life. Aspiring counselors must participate in cultural experiences. There is a significant likelihood...

“Eyes of the Rainbow”: A Documentary Review

The story of Assata Shakur’s journey is long and complicated, some viewing her as a dangerous criminal, and some considering her a martyr to racism. The 1997 documentary about Shakur titled “Eyes of the Rainbow,’ while possibly being skewed toward a more positive perception of the notorious figure in the...

The Fed Up Documentary Analysis

Introduction It is important to note that one of the core objectives of kinesiology is to promote health. Therefore, it is in current and future kinesiologists’ best interest to engage in the battle against the obesity epidemic plaguing Americans and even the world. The documentary titled ‘Fed Up’ by Stephanie...

Body Image in Media Representation

Introduction Body image is how people make judgments concerning their bodies. Since they are exposed to many media images, these media images emerge as the basis for some of the comparisons to others. Hence, people are bombarded with billboards, magazines, and videos that inform them what they need to strive...

How Post-Media Literacy Affects Society

Andrea Simionato & Karen A. Donnachie AI Seems to be a Verb (2022), Web. The research attempts to uncover some of the embedded processes and possible biases of A.I. The authors have a large number of published articles and other works on automated reading and the evolution of literature media....

Social Media’s Multifaceted Impact on Mental Health

Introduction Social media is a ground-breaking online platform that fundamentally alters how people view the world and has integrated into our culture. Social media is more important for daily social interaction due to the development and growth of technology. The importance of social media in today’s world can be understood...

Is Binge-Watching Television Bad for You?

People spend a significant amount of their time watching TV. Moreover, the emergence and evolution of streaming services increased the number of hours individuals spend in front of screens. The popularity of TV series and shows proves that millions of people like this content and wait for new episodes. For...

Children and Gender: Growing Up Trans by Frontline PBS Review

In today’s world, there is a distinct difference between gender and sex, the spread of which is especially important. Increasingly people are faced with the problem of identifying themselves as male or female. As a consequence of this fact, adults have an opportunity to make a transition to living a...

Social Media’s Impact on Psychological Distress

This systematic study examined the impact of social media usage on depression, anxiety, and psychological distress among teenagers. The results were categorized into four core contexts: time spent, activity, investment, and addiction. There was a correlation between all dimensions and depression, anxiety, and psychological discomfort. As a result of the...

Network Effects on Digital Advertising Markets

Introduction Network effects play a critical role in the development of digital advertising markets, frequently giving a significant competitive advantage to established companies. In the advertising sector, Google is the most notable example of a company that everybody knows about. This popularity creates a powerful network effect, attracting more and...

Weaponized Information and Its Impact on Society

Introduction The form of the information presented is equally important as the content because it determines the audience’s attitude to the articulated facts. For instance, it is possible to manipulate the target audience’s feelings to achieve the set goals. Showing the picture of the child standing in front of the...

Consuming Information: Benefits and Drawbacks

The 21st century is considered to be the century of information. In most countries in the West access to information is unlimited, meaning that everyone has a voice and can broadcast their views and experiences (Harrison 25). Likewise, the individuals consuming information have access to any source they wish, making...

The Cable News Network: Joey Jackson

Introduction The Cable News Network (CNN) is an American multinational cable channel specializing in the news. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, CNN became the first all-news television channel that provided 24-hour news coverage. A great variety of documentaries and videos, regional expertise, high quality of broadcasting, attention to accuracy and consumers’...

News Values and Today Media Culture

Introduction In today’s media culture, most news consumers prefer to watch the news on TV rather than listen to news broadcasting on the radio. The reason for this shift is because of the visual elements that accompany the news bulletin. As a result, most TV stations have lost the focus...

Twilight Zone Episode 4: TV Series Review

Introduction Twilight Zone (2019) Episode 4 is a Native American TV series directed by Ana Lily Amirpour and written by Glen Morgan. A police officer, Yuka, selected her brother as the candidate for ceremonial pardon during the Christmas party. The prison has a culture of pardoning an offender during the...

Agents of Socialization: The Development of Social Media Platforms

Socialization is crucial for community growth and economic development since it promotes the exchange of ideas and unity. The development of social media platforms has made it easy for individuals to communicate regardless of the distance between them. Although technology has positively influenced socialization, it is associated with negatives such...

Animation Film Pocahontas by Walt Disney

Introduction A seventy-eight-minute animation film, Pocahontas, by Walt Disney, is about a Native American heroine who saved a British man, John Smith, from execution by her father. The movie has received criticism, especially from Arab Americans (Goldberg & Gabriel, 1995). The film is analyzed on three concepts; libel, privacy invasion,...

The Problem of Biased Media in the Modern World

Introduction Media is expected to be one of the most potent democracy tools providing individuals with objective and accurate information about important events. Unfortunately, in numerous cases, it fails to perform its central function. For instance, journalists might be biased when speaking about racial issues or protests promoting injustice and...

Becoming Distant on Social Media

Over the recent decades, social media has become an integral part of many people’s lives. Various media resources are currently used by all segments of the population in the US on a daily basis. The number of opportunities for people to connect and communicate via the Internet has increased, but...

Aspects of the American Pop Culture

Introduction The American film industry is one of the main components of the nation’s popular culture. The main reason for choosing this culture is because it majorly highlights the social, economic, and political domains in the United States of America. The film industry has made it easy for most Americans...

The Role of Blogs in Policy Analysis

Why Blogs Have Become Popular Over the last two decades, new technological advancements have changed how people communicate. The World Wide Web, for instance, provides various platforms for people to exchange ideas and work with others online. One of the most common platforms used is blogs. These web pages serve...

National Crime Prevention Council’s Media Campaign

Introduction National Crime Prevention Council is among the American educational nonprofit institutions that enable the creation of safe communities by addressing issues such as drugs, violence, and crime, thus minimizing the chance of crimes. One of the ways they accomplish this is by running media campaigns on their website targeting...

News Coverage of the Jackson, MS, Crisis

Issues affecting communities and their well-being on a large scale are quite difficult to approach when shedding light on them in public media. On the one hand, the context and extent of the issue need to be provided; on the other hand, maintaining objectivity and neutrality remains a concern. However,...

Fake News on Social Media and How to Prevent It

Information can be considered one of the most important assets because it provides knowledge on various matters. People obtain data from different sources, such as other individuals, books, magazines, or the Internet. Nonetheless, not all information or ways of acquiring it present reliable facts. For instance, news that is spread...

The Use of Websites by Transit Agencies

Online social media platforms offer a communication network between transit agencies and their customers. It can be an effective way to communicate with users and identify their needs as a step toward establishing a client-oriented approach (Hosseini et al., 2018). Federal Transit Administration has several web policies that transit agencies...

Chaos vs. Nova Great Math Mystery Documentaries

Introduction Documentaries are nonfictional films or records that document reality. Documentaries’ principal purposes are to educate audiences, preserve historical documents, or provide viewers with instructions. Some of the fundamental parts of a documentary are subjects, objectives, production techniques and processes and the type of experience they impart to the spectator....

Social Networks: Blocking at Schools

While social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube have been very impactful to young people, they have not been short of ruinous consequences. Social media causes a distraction for students, risks causing mental health problems through cyberbullying and setting unrealistic targets for most of them, and discouraging face-to-face...

The RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company: Advertising Campaign

Introduction The focus of tobacco businesses has frequently been on aggressive marketing campaigns meant to advance goods against which there is solid scientific resistance. The RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company’s advertising highlighted the admirable and revered status that doctors had attained in American culture. Smoking-related medical experts refuted the notion that...

Evolution and Challenges of Modern Advertising

Introduction There has been significant evolution in the advertising industry from traditional advertising methods such as newspapers, print media, and television to digital advertising based on the internet. Therefore, advertising research has moved from considering consumers as passive to interact-ability, where consumers are active (Rathi et al., 2022). This has...

Discussion: Public Intimacy and Social Media

The communications in the modern social networking sites are characterized by the almost instantaneous feedback regarding one’s behavior or emotional state from close people as well as acquaintances. Although people may sometimes become victims of verbal abuse, it is fair to argue that most of the normally functioning online spaces...

Significance of Social Media and Communication

Introduction Social media has become a significant part of today’s youth and is one of the newest inventions to hit the human race. It plays a significant role in influencing young minds, it is utilized by many people as a site to communicate with friends and family, but it also...

The Impact of Media on Eating Disorders

Introduction Many people are concerned about their appearance when using digital media or seeing advertising. Influencers and celebrities present an idealized lifestyle and looks on image-based social media and media campaigns. They create a distorted perception of appearance for the audience, leading to heightened concerns about body image and self-esteem....

Food, Inc., Produced by Kenner Review

Upon its release, the documentary Food, Inc., produced by Kenner (2008), profoundly impacted society, showing the true realities of food production under the capitalistic conditions of the modern USA. The major objective of the given movie is to investigate the corporate farming business in the USA and factors that are...

The “Ascension” Documentary by Jessica Kingdon

Ascension is set in China, which is regarded as a global economic powerhouse in the race to become the largest economy in the world. China is on the pathway to becoming a high-income country, which would paint a glamorous picture of a highly prosperous nation. However, that thinking would only...

Biased Media Reporting on Refugees and Immigrants

Introduction The media is an important function of democracy in any society. Any country requires that its media is unbiased to facilitate democracy. An unbiased media ensures that all reports, regardless of their nature and scope, are presented to the audience with careful evaluation of both sides of the narrative....

“When the Levees Broke” Documentary by Spike Lee

As Spike Lee’s documentary attests, inconvenient realities were allowed to exist that contributed to the societal tragedy that Hurricane Katrina so dramatically displayed. When the Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts, directed by Spike Lee, illuminates the complex network of social, legal, and environmental blind spots that contributed to...

Facebook Usage and Social Development of Children

The digitalization process is constantly affecting today’s childhood: Facebook is becoming an increasingly common form of leisure and social development for children. Imagine a young child who turned on the computer and immediately plunged into a boundless and insecure virtual world. One immediately became interested in the unknown and ready...

Discussion: Is Dr. Martens’s Ad Effective?

Introduction It is important to note that advertisement as a marketing practice is a form of communication designed to convince and persuade consumers to purchase a product or service. The selected ad of interest is Dr. Martens, which is a British footwear and clothing company. The ad depicts a young...

Comparison of Political Talk Radio Programs

Thousands of media personnel frequently impact the daily lives of Americans. At an ever-increasing rate, media permeate civilizations and saturate people with information. The delivery methods for audio news in the United States are divided into two categories: conventional satellite radio and digital media, including web audio and podcasting. While...

The “Crip Camp” Documentary by Newnham & LeBrecht

Crip Camp is a 2020 documentary directed by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht. It depicts the story of Camp Jened in New York and its attendees, as well as explains its role in the shift within the realm of disabilities rights. The main point that the documentary aims to present...

Burger King, Squarespace, Stella Artois, and Coca-Cola: Advertising Strategies

The Burger King Advertisement: The Burning House Burger King created an advertisement where it showed their restaurant burning, and the title is Frame Grilled Since 1954. It emphasizes that Burger King uses an open flame to cook meats for their burgers, unlike its competitors, such as McDonald’s. In addition, it...

The History of the “Financial Times” Newspaper

The history of some news publications demonstrates how innovation can keep a business competitive for several centuries. One such example is the Financial Times (FT) – a financial newspaper established in London in January 1888 by James Sheridan and his brother (Financial Times [FT], 2022). The first issue of the...

TV Shows: Depiction of Criminal Investigation

Crime thrillers and CSI movies appeal to a wide audience because they feature captivating stories and realistic situations that match real-life scenarios. However, these programs overlook several critical aspects of the actual crime scene and criminal investigations because they mislead individuals into thinking that professionals have an easy time. Contrary...

Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s Public Relations

Introduction In the modern marketing system, PR is an indispensable tool for psychological impact on society. It occupies a prominent place in the positioning and transaction of goods and services and the formation of trust and opinion. Attempts to form public consciousness into the necessary model do not sweep away...

Positive and Negative Images on Social Media and TV

Introduction Having lost its status as the most influential medium, TV still exposes society to various beneficial and negative images. On a positive note, diversity in TV series has been growing, affecting the number of characters to represent women, racial minorities, and sexual minority groups (Williams, 2021). Discussion In TV...

“Politicized Rantings on Two Blogs…” by Savage et al.

The article under analysis is “Politicized rantings on two blogs by a ‘daviddepape’ are drawing scrutiny” by Charlie Savage, Alan Feuer, and Kellen Browning (2022). The New York Times post provides that investigators of the Paul Pelosi assault case investigate some related Facebook blogs. The investigation seeks to find out...

Social Media and Children’s Brains: Source Analysis

The first source is an article on a Newport Academy Website named Effects of Social Media on Teenagers. It was published on July 14th, 2022, by Monroe and analyzes how various social media resources affect teenagers. The author uses statistics from other publications and touches on the subject of mental...

Terrence Washington’s Interview with Kelly Coke

Terrence Washington’s interview with Kelly Coke can enlighten students about the importance of serving the community. Often people neglect community service because of a lack of time. However, Washington shows that with proper time management and prioritizing, it is possible to find time for commitment to the community. I learned...

The Reaction to the “Food, Inc.” Documentary

Introduction There are many different conspiracy theories, some of which draw their ideas from the “Food, Inc.” documentary. However, the main point of this video is the problems with the supply and production of food in the United States. The video consists of ten scenes, each raising a critical theme....

Violent Media Is Good for Kids

Introduction The last few decades have seen an upsurge in the amount of media information available to the general audience. Some of this material is violent, and concerns have been expressed about the impact of children exposed to violent media. As a result, Gerard Jones argues in his piece “Violent...

Videogames & Stress Level Reduction Among Students

The topic of the study and its importance Stress belongs among one of the most widespread issues in modern society. Often referred to as a “plague of the 21st century,” it affects people’s lives in various ways, including their motivation, performance, and psychological well-being. Students of universities and colleges are...

Simone Giertz’s Video on Radiation Therapy

Social media enables people to communicate with large international audiences without any obstacles and in an open and transparent way. The popularity of social media can be largely attributed to its ability to offer people content that can inspire and encourage them to become better versions of themselves. Although there...

Bias in the American News on Political Stories

Recently CNN and Washington Post have released news regarding the Russian army retreat in Ukraine’s village., which was ignored by FOX news and is mainly associated with a conservative news portal. On contrast CNN and Washington Post are known for its support for liberalism or, in other words, the left...

Responsibility of Media in the US – The Issue of Fake News

Contemporary American society depends on various sources of news media because every person has to receive timely updates on what occurs in their area or across the country. Even though traditional news outlets are not as popular nowadays, there are people who prefer reading newspapers and magazines to learn the...

Social Media Initiatives and Information Technology

It was the resource that was especially useful to me recently because it provided me with opportunities for work communication and information contacts. Information technology has helped people survive in difficult times like the pandemic and develop and strive. It motivates individuals to continue living, find meaning in their activities,...

Actionable Gamification and Its Elements

Gamification is the inclusion of game-inspired elements in non-gaming internet environment to increase motivation and engagement levels for the users. Gamification is used to create influence in websites, online community, business, and learning management system by tapping on product experience using games. According to Fitz-Walter et al. (2021), gamification market...

Cosmopolitan Magazine Promoting Feminine Items

Cosmopolitan is a New York-based American magazine that constitutes discussions and issues that create interspersion between fashion, lifestyle, culture and living, with several sub-thematic concerns such as beauty, culture, and stowaway-like stories forming a significant part (Uy, 2022). The first issue or volume of the magazine was in 1882 and...

Racial Representation and Stereotypes in Media

The issue of race and its perception by the public is quite relevant now. In this context, it is worth noting the mass media. The importance of this outlet is because it is a direct representative of public attitudes and opinions and conveys how people relate to a representative of...

The Internet on Guard of the State Regime

Introduction China is known worldwide as a country with one of the highest levels of censorship. Investigative journalists compare the coverage of censorship in the media and the Internet year, and their forecasts are disappointing, unfortunately. Usually, the Chinese government does not run the censorship apparatus directly but delegates this...

Anime in Pop Culture: Art Review

Introduction Anime as a form of art presented a new storytelling method tailored for kids and adults. The link between cinema and anime is evident in the technology and storylines used (Grant & Henderson, 2019). Anime has greatly impacted the entertainment industry, making it one of the most recognized works...

A Mini-Series Exterminate All the Brutes

There are no such things as alternative facts: this is the central theme that prevails throughout the mini-series created and narrated by Raoul Peck. This idea implies that the history of humankind should be examined through the lens of objective facts that are not distorted by revisionism. Nevertheless, certain pages...

The “Exterminate All the Brutes” Documentary

Raul Peck says in his work that a large chapter of the world story has been told from a biased Eurocentric point of view. This approach cannot be accurate and proper since one of the greatest sins, genocide, remains out of sight (Peck, 2021). It applies to such complex topics...

Tobacco Advertising and Opioid Crisis

The aspects of the opioid crisis and tobacco advertisement by physicians are comparable in terms of the engagement of the medical community in these issues. In both situations, physicians, medical associations, journals, and agencies were involved. Their activity was related to creating misconceptions regarding tobacco and opioids and making patients...

Restrictions on Freedom of Speech on Social Networks

Introduction The issue of freedom of speech in American society is very acute, as it is the guarantor of democracy in the country. In recent decades, the development of freedom of speech has been heavily influenced by the Internet and content consumption by people. People no longer consume information from...

The “Race: The Power of an Illusion” Documentary

The concept of race remains one of the most contentious issues of the 21st century. Even with the progress made, the pain and suffering inflicted upon racial minorities by the colonialist West cannot be overlooked. Therefore, understanding the nature of the current disparaging attitudes toward people belonging to racial minorities,...

The Issue of Fake News on Social Media

Introduction In this article, a thorough analysis of the relevant literature, through critical evaluation and synthesis has been made. Moreover, several major themes explaining the phenomenon of fake news have been identified. The author has proposed a theoretical framework that highlights the interrelationships of the articles and research suggestions to...

Advertising: Ethical Theory and Business

Introduction The act of purchasing a space to promote a product, service, or charitable cause is advertising. Advertisements, tactics, and procedures are used to put items, services, ideas, or causes in front of the public eye and convince them to take a certain action in response to what is marketed....

“Black Tech Entrepreneurs Move to the South”: Economic and Demographic Shifts in the US

The piece by Janelle Richards and Rehema Ellis entitled Black Tech Entrepreneurs Move to the South, A Great Migration in Reverse is a news story report from NBC News examining recent economic and demographic shifts in the United States. Historically, the African American community had not been given economic opportunities...

Social Media in Modern Society

Introduction Over the past decade, social media has become an integral part of modern society, surrounding people in many aspects of their life, such as work, education, dating, and others. While some claim that there are undeniable benefits to social media, there are also opinions and evidence that it can...

A Little Professional Advertising Analysis

Introduction In marketing, pictures are frequently used to attract the target audience’s attention. It is essential to emphasize that specialists generally choose images with a secret subtext and can inspire customers to purchase them. At the same time, it is crucial to understand the influence that creative advertising pictures have...

How I Met Your Mother and Friends Shows Comparison

Introduction In the past few decades, countless television series have been produced, with each being distinct but many having certain similarities. For instance, viewers often state that Friends and HIMYM (How I Met Your Mother) are quite alike, as the latter seems to have borrowed specific elements of the former...

“Nanook of the North”: The Documentary Film

Taxidermy is the art of creating animal representation through the preparation, padding, and mounting of some parts of animals, such as skins and bones. The process is prefaced with the preservation of animal parts after being acquired through hunting. A well-maintained taxidermy can remain intact for over fifty years. People...

Disordered Eating Due to Impact of Social Media

Introduction For this paper, the influence of social media usage and visual social networks on eating habits, particularly, disordered eating, will be discussed. In addition, a separate technique for solving the mentioned issue will be described and provided as a potential recommendation. Emotional intelligence can be considered as a methodology...

Eric Tucker: The High-Profile Statement

Eric Tucker made a mistake and admitted it, trying to convince the public not to believe all information unquestioningly. However, his first tweet was re-tweeted over 10,000 times, and the amended one containing the correct information was re-tweeted only 29 times. It is a rather frightening number because it demonstrates...

Social Media Role in Gen Z Life

Introduction Modern society’s foundation is an immediate connection that is provided via social media. The current generation, gen Z, is becoming more involved in recording every second of their life and expressing their identity (Vițelar, 2019). Sharing their experience and getting feedback from their digital peers makes them happy. Simply...

Connectedness and Disconnect on Social Media

Social media has changed people’s lives significantly, as it has introduced a novel way of sharing information. Although people can share the smallest details of their lives with their friends and loved ones, the platforms also allow communication with strangers. Moreover, as people try to show their best selves on...

The “Homeland” TV Series by Gordon and Gansa

Homeland is a television series that aired between 2011 and 2020 and falls into the genre of an espionage thriller. The majority of the film occurs within the U.S. as well as overseas in Middle Eastern countries such as Lebanon, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. However, the series has never filmed on...

Mental Health Among Adolescents

Mental health has become a debated issue in modern society due to its prevalence, especially among adolescents. Adolescents suffer numerous mental health issues that impact their lives and well-being negatively. The two significant stressors identified to be unique among adolescents include social media pressure and bullying (Boniel-Nissim & Sasson, 2018)....

Where Human Expression Is Going Over in Multimedia

Due to the expansion of modern technologies, the information and creative environment have become interactive, and artists strive to create a work and interact with their listeners or viewers. I think that the development of culture at this time is unpredictable, as there are many subcultures that can unexpectedly gain...

The “SiCKO” Documentary by Michael Moore

One of the most baffling occurrences from the SiCKO documentary, to me, was the opposition to universal healthcare. Throughout the film, the audience sees that the arguments against free healthcare view it as a sign of communism and a danger to the values of the US. I found it baffling...

“It’s Okay to Not Be Okay” by Park Shin-woo

It’s Okay To Not Be Okay may be regarded as an excellent example that demonstrate the current evolvement of Korean dramas. Created in 2020 starring Kim Soo-hyun, Oh Jung-se, and Seo Yea-ji, it has immediately attracted the attention of viewers all over the world through Netflix. In addition, viewers’ interest...

Indigenous Realities, Media, and the Public Sphere

Historically, culture is based on the process of sharing and exchanging concepts and perceptions created or observed by people. As a space where individuals communicate and express their opinions, the public sphere is a cornerstone of culture (Lattimore, Baskin, Heiman, Toth, 2012). Nowadays, there are no means that exceed media,...

The Medium and the Message: Media Proliferation

Media proliferation is putting pressure on advertisers and content creators to understand the impact of medium choice on the audience. The target population encodes communication from the different forms distinctively and may assign various meanings to the same message. The objective of this paper is to discuss messages in a...

“The Tillman Story” Documentary by Amir Bar-Lev

Introduction The Tillman Story is a 2010 documentary and drama movie directed by Amir Bar-Lev. This is a heartbreaking, inspiring, and truth-revealing film about the U.S. government’s and army’s conspiracy and attempts to bury the appalling errors that led to the death of football star Pat Tillman. In this only...

Speechify’s Advertising Campaign Analysis

The world is full of advertising, every company or product, large or small, wants to be heard. When the campaign is run correctly, it causes a reaction and makes people buy the product or even tell others about this product they found. But not every commercial works exactly how it...

Social Media Networks’ Role in America

Social networks provide users with many opportunities that greatly simplify their lives. It includes sharing information, personal messages, and opinions and ensuring collaboration between people or brands. In the late 1970s, bulletin board systems (BBS) appeared, which were the first type of social network (Dhingra & Mudgal, 2019). The systems...

Technology Operations Centre’s Role in Expo 2020 Dubai

Introduction Expo 2020 Dubai, just like the previous World Expos, offers the global community a unique opportunity to come together to find solutions to common challenges faced by humanity. The universal journey to solving global problems started in 1851 in an event that took place in London and was referred...

“What Does Putin Want?” Article by Kirby

For this assignment, it was decided to address one of the most pressing topics of the last few days, namely the threat of a Russian-Ukrainian war. Since this topic is quite sensitive and a large amount of propaganda is generated every day, a critical analysis of one of the online...

Modern-Day Heroes: Snoop Dogg v. Odysseus

Hip-Hop Database. “Snoop Dogg.”  The real names of Snoop Dogg are Cordozar Calvin Broadus Junior. The American rapper and songwriter became famous for his song gangster rap during the 1990s when the West Coast hip-hop culture was at its peak. Most of the songs by Snoop Dogg were inspired by...

The “Haiti and The Dominican Republic” Documentary

Introduction The Caribbean Island of Hispaniola has a unique history as the transitioning point for enslaved people to the American coasts, Spanish colonization, occupation by the French army, and the United States. Today, Haiti and The Dominican Republic share the land, and the difference in their cultural, social, and economic...

Jesse Pennington: Play Performance Reaction

Acting on the theater stage is an art that captivates the viewer not only due to the plot of a particular play but also due to the dynamics of characters’ images. As a target work to analyze, the play “Uncle Vanya” by the great Russian playwright Anton Chekhov will be...

“The Persepolis” Cartoon Meaning Analysis

Introduction The Persepolis cartoon demonstrates the unstable political situation in the Iranian capital Tehran from 1979-1984. The geographical component of the comic is the contrast of events, social classes, and opinions of residents. The historical period shown in the cartoon is represented by a period of disputes and revolutions. The...

The Meth Project: Inducing Horror as a Campaign Tactic

Introduction In 2005, a marketing campaign against methamphetamine was conducted in Montana under the name of The Meth Project (TMP). The objective of the campaign is to decrease the consumption of methamphetamine – or simply meth – by stigmatizing it. TMP aims at increasing risk awareness, reducing perceptions of the...

Ethical Obligation Regarding Online Content Copyrights

Nowadays, there are millions of websites that offer to listen to illegally taken songs or watch movies for free, and there are also numerous official websites that offer subscriptions. According to the statistics, around 600,000 items obtain copyrights annually (Ringleb et al., 231). The authors state that all “copyrightable works”...

Television and Streaming Services in the United States

Common Denominator Programs Most Americans’ lives are dominated by television, although many young people today use online streaming services as their preferred media source. Until the 1970s, the majority of individuals on American television shows were Caucasian (Stanley, 2020). This affected the way individuals of other ethnicities perceived themselves and...

The “Live with Carnegie Hall” Event Analysis

Introduction This review will analyze the event titled “Live with Carnegie Hall: Judy Collins,” where American singer, songwriter, and social activist Judy Collins performs with a guitar. It is a virtual event released on YouTube in the summer of 2020. Since it is free to access on social media, the...

New Ethical Concerns in Online Privacy and Data Security

Security and privacy are becoming one of the main problems in modern society. The storage and use of digital data are more difficult to control in the context of ever-increasing online fraud and information leakage. According to statistics, less than 10% of social networks cover all five principles of notice,...

Russians Fear Mariupol Abuse Will Backfire by CBS News

The article provides a recently declassified intelligence summary of which the cases of war crimes, torture, and abuse of Mariupol residents and local government officials by Russia. The intelligence data was shared with CBS news by an anonymous US official. The article explains that the facts of abuse may lead...

Disability in the “How to Dance in Ohio” Film

Dancing at the Prom How to Dance in Ohio is a 2015 documentary film directed by Alexandra Shiva. The film tells how girls with autism struggle with society’s difficulties in making it to their high school prom. It is a positive story that touches on the everyday challenges that people...

“Coco” the Movie: Exploring the Latin American Experience

Introduction The panethnic diversity of the American community is an essential feature of historical development, which, as one assumes, is reflected in media culture. One of the peoples of this continent is Latin American, a large ethnic group of Spanish and Spanish origin, widely represented in the territories of South...

The Advantages of Dating Online

In my opinion, online dating is a good way of finding a like-minded partner. People often do not have enough time to focus on their personal lives, but dating online provides individuals with the opportunity to be matched with someone who shares their interests and views. Usually, people have to...

Manager Alvaro in the “Twisted” Movie

In the fictional movie “Twisted,” the fictional main character, “Alvaro,” was the manager of Classic Collections. This company had more than 50 employees who worked under the leadership of Alvaro. As a manager, he was in charge of all operations and the most critical decision-making processes in the company. Alvaro...

Advertisement Persuasion Strategies

As digital technology develops, many fields of human life undergo significant changes including business. Large corporations and small companies need to overthink their approach to social media in order to stay competitive. Modern digital technologies offer numerous opportunities for businesses and create a number of ethical and moral issues. Media...

The Movie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Chbosky

The novel “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” is formulated in the epistolary format. The main character, Charlie, discusses the events in his life by using letters to an unknown friend. The peculiar feature of this novel differentiating this work from others is that the thought flows in letters is...

Public Relations Campaign

Background A public relations campaign’s objectives, target audience, organization’s goals, and required communication medium must all be defined in a complete Media Plan before the campaign can be successful. A good way to reach a wide audience is to use the media to restore the company’s tarnished reputation. Minnesota Public...

Aspects of Benneton Advertisements

Introduction Benneton ads use inclusivity to their advantage, as a tool for communicating a message and attracting customers. Research into customer behavior has shown that people are more likely to buy when they can see people similar to themselves associated with a certain product. Therefore, inclusivity plays a large role...

Advertising & the Obsession With Thinness

Ethos, logos, and pathos are integral and essential components of a rhetorical appeal. They are all responsible for different aspects. Thus, logos is responsible for the expediency and logic of the arguments and information given, while pathos is responsible for the emotional component. The main goal of ethos becomes an...