DescriptionIn this episode, we analyze BuzzFeed as a New Media publication. We discuss BuzzFeed’s user experience with our personal experiences. With the materials published on BuzzFeed and the articles we have collected, we analyze whether Bu

FiveThiryEight

Nov 30th, 2017 10m 46s

Netflix and Binge Watching

Nov 30th, 2017 11m 54s

Description This podcast episode focused on the ever increasing epidemic of binge watching, more specifically how it relates to the differences between Netflix and the current cable networks. Netflix is a form of new media that has used a botto

Philip Defranco and Casual Journalism

Nov 30th, 2017 10m 33s

Description On this episode of Media Nouveau, Andres Salas and Olivia Katz tackle the Philip Defranco show and try to unravel Philip Defranco’s ability to garner trust in his audience. Philip Defranco is a popular YouTuber who has often been co

Snapchat

Nov 30th, 2017 10m 34s

Description Welcome to another episode of Media Nouveau. This week, our group chose to explore the significance of Snapchat as predominant social media platform. It has been on the rise since 2011 and is now a staple in communication. Yet, we a

Renren’s Rise and Fall

Nov 7th, 2017 13m 32s

In this episode of Media Nouveau, we discuss a Chinese social network, Renren, the so-called “Facebook of China”. By introducing Renren’s original orientation and strategies and comparing them with its later transformation, we delve into the re

Puss-in-Book and Interactive Cinema

Nov 7th, 2017 12m 31s

In this episode of Media Nouveau, we examine the evolution of interactive cinema, a platform that allows the audience to take an active role in creating the storyline. In the recent years, interactive cinema has experienced a surge in success t

Bilibili and Participatory Democracy

Oct 30th, 2017 14m 7s

Our words are the bullets, and bilibili is our gun! In this episode of Media Nouveau, we introduce a unique video-sharing website called "bilibili" that features a special "bullet comment system" -- comments appearing or moving as a stream of b

Tasty Videos

Oct 30th, 2017 11m 11s

Description In this episode of Media Nouveau, we discuss Tasty videos, which are sped-up videos of two hands making a dish. We dive into questions such as what makes these videos so entertaining and popular? Why is a huge company like Buzzfeed

The Verge and Advertising

Oct 24th, 2017 10m 30s

Description This week in Media Nouveau, our group decided to outline and investigate the culture of technology and science exhibited by The Verge, a multimedia platform, that not only engages tech reviews but also incorporates significant socia

Vox and Explanatory Journalism

Oct 23rd, 2017 14m 47s

Description In this week’s episode of Media Nouveau, we describe and analyze the digital news publication Vox. This news source has lead the way in the new media field of “explanatory journalism” where articles are written with more analysis an

PatientsLikeMe and Collective Intelligence

Oct 16th, 2017 11m 7s

DescriptionIn this episode of Media Nouveau, we examine PatientsLikeMe, a new media platform that rests at the unlikely intersection of social media and scientific research. What are the implications of publicizing personal health data and app

Vlogger Casey Neistat

Oct 12th, 2017 11m 12s

DescriptionIn our podcast we explore the new media phenomenon that has quickly become a legitimate industry. This is Vlogging. We look at vlogger Casey Neistat who has amassed such a following since his beginning his daily vlog series and what

Betches Don’t Broadcast

Oct 11th, 2017 10m 43s

Betches is a multimodal new media brand that has become very popular among millennial women. In our podcast we analyze the ways in which Betches uses the principles of new media to enhance its experience and why Betches would not work in an old

My Favorite Murder

Oct 2nd, 2017 14m 45s

DescriptionThis week’s episode of Media Nouveau takes a look at My Favorite Murder, a comedic true-crime podcast hosted by two women who think there’s nothing more interesting than a good murder. In this episode, we will be examining how the g

Spread It on Reddit

Sep 25th, 2017 15m 25s

DescriptionIn this episode of Media Nouveau, we explore how the news and media sharing website reddit fits into the New Media landscape. Reddit provides a scaffold for its users to curate, spread, and comment on posts, while promoting an open,

Soul Pancake and Spreadability

Sep 25th, 2017 12m 3s

DescriptionThis episode is an analysis of Soul Pancake in relation to spreadability as described by Henry Jenkins in “Why Media Spreads.” We examined elements such as participatory culture, narrowcasting and marketing in order to answer regard

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