Samantha Santamaria

Nicolás Martínez
Danna Trujillo
Vitor Fialek

25/08/2022

Media Then and Now

We are using TikTok to deliver our message on D-Day.

Questions to answer:

● What forms of media do we use today to get our news? List all that you can think of.
1. Instagram
2. Twitter
3. Youtube
4. Tik Tok
5. Radio
6. Tv
7. Wikipedia
8. Google
9. Facebook
10. Reddit
11. Linkedin
12. Podcast

● What are the advantages and drawbacks to each form of media on your list?

Medium Benefits Drawbacks

Instagram ● Is a highly visual platform, ● Instagram is a visual

which can make it a great
source of information for
topics that are best
understood through
images or videos (such
as fashion, art, or design).
● Instagram is a very
popular social media
platform, which means
that there is a large and
engaged user base.
● Instagram is a relatively
easy platform to use,
which makes it accessible
for users.
platform, which means
that information is
conveyed primarily
through images and
videos, rather than
through text.
● Instagram is a very
popular platform,
which means that
there is a lot of
information being
shared at any given
time.
● Instagram is a public
platform, anyone can
 ● It has a variety of features
and tools that can be
used to find, curate, and
share information.
Twitter ● It is quick and easy to
use.
● It is a platform that allows
for a lot of interaction.
● It is a great way to
connect with others who
have similar interests.
Youtube ● Can connect with a wide
audience.
● Easy to use.
● Good source of revenue.
Tik Tok ● A suitable Option for
Business Promotion
● Hangout with your
Groupies
● You Need Not have
specific skills
Radio ● Covers a large
population.
● Large selection of
channels.
● Cost-effective.
● Easy way of spreading
information.
Tv ● Television can provide
news, entertainment, and
education all in one
package.
● It can also be a great way
to stay informed about
current events and learn
about new things.
Wikipedia ● Wikipedia is completely
free.
● Sources used in the
articles are cited, allowing
further investigation into
any topic.
post anything they
want, regardless of
whether or not it is
accurate.
● High volume of
misinformation.
● Addicting and
time-consuming.
● Source of drama and
negativity.
● Can be overwhelming
due to the constant
stream of information.
● Bullying and
defamation is easily
done
● Not easy to
concentrate on a
single topic
● Inappropriate content
also uploaded
● Clickbait Methods
● Email Scams
● Overuse and Addiction
● Offensive Content and
Hate Speeches
● Radio signals can
falter.
● No visuals available
● Limited research data.
● It can be biased.
● It can be inaccurate.
● It can be incomplete.
● Anyone can create,
edit, or delete
Wikipedia articles.
● It cannot be
considered scholarly,
because we know
 ● Is a great place to start
your research giving you
background information
on your topic and
possible keywords.
Google ● Very large company and
some people may not
trust it because of its size.
● Products and services
may be too complex for
some users.
● May collect a lot of data
about users, which could
be privacy concerns.
● Products may be more
expensive than similar
products from other
companies.
Facebook ● Useful for marketing
● Helps find people with
similar interests and
preferences
● Stay connected
Reddit ● It’s incredibly simple to
use
● Reddit allows you to pick
the audience for your ads
● Reddit is extremely
effective at driving traffic.
Linkedin ● Help you connect with
like-minded professionals
in your industry.
● Research potential
employers and business
partners.
● Great way to keep your
professional network
up-to-date on your career
nothing about the
contributors.
● Articles are
works-in-progress,
meaning changes are
constantly occuring to
the information.
● Very popular and
well-known brand, so
people are likely to
trust its products and
services.
● Very user-friendly
interface and is easy
to use.
● Offers a variety of
products and services,
so users can find what
they need.
● Constantly innovating
and adding new
features to its
products, so users
always have
something new to
explore.
● Can lead to insecurity
and feelings of
jealousness
● Reduces intimacy with
family and friends
● Risk of identity theft
● Potential for addiction
● Requires a lot of work
to find what you want.
● Potential for
cyberbullying
● Potential for NSFW
content
● Potential for fake or
wrong information
● Time-consuming to
maintain and update.
● Overwhelming due to
the sheer number of
users and the amount
of information
available.
● Potential source of
negative information
 goals and
accomplishments.
● Help you find a new job or
advance your career.
Podcast ● They can be listened to at
any time, anywhere.
● They are usually free.
● They are often interesting
and informative.
about you if you are
not careful about what
you post and who you
connect with.
● They can be repetitive.
● They require a certain
amount of attention
and focus.
● They can be
challenging to find
good ones.
● They can be biased.