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NEWSPAPER
POSITIVE USE OF
MEDIA FOR A
BETTER WORLD
The positive impact of media

In the last few “prosocial.” It is

years, studies have
illustrated how, just as
some films, TV shows, and
other media can foster
anti-social behavior, media
with positive images and
messages can make us
want to become better
people and help others—to
become more
encouraging to see that
these effects are possible,
and that our media
consumption patterns can
be a force for good in the
world. We are beginning
to understand the
potential of media to
spread goodness on a
wide scale. -Some examples of media platforms.

EFFECTS OF MEDIA EFFECTS OF MEDIA

ON EDUCATION ON BUSINESS
The positive impact on education The positive impact on business

resources, share can be advanced

information quickly with through different long
each other through range informal
various social networking communication
sites like Facebook and destinations. Media
Instagram. The long helps in promoting the
range communication Business all over the
advances worked in such Lywell, on how media World. Media builds
Jowelyn, on how media helps him on his
helps her on her education.
a way, to the point that deals and client
business.
learning from various maintenance through
sources are possible. “Media is the standard connection and
“Media allow us Media served as a new buzz sector in auspicious client
to share a thought with platform for skill promoting businesses, benefit. With proper
another. With the use of development and has which makes media monitoring, you
media, students like me opened up new career influence, and news to can gain key
can easily communicate opportunities for make relations and informations about your
or access educational students. “ make groups. Business competitors.”
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MEDIA’S ROLE IN the ability to

awareness about social
raise showcasing different
lifestyles, traditions, and

SOCIETY issues, promoting dialogue

and driving societal change.
It sheds light on matters
Public opinion, social awareness and democracy
such as inequality and
discrimination, bringing
them to the forefront of
public consciousness.
Cultural
viewpoints. Media’s duty is
to inform, educate and
entertain people. It is
needless to say, that media
has a strong social and
cultural impact upon the
society, thus it should
operate within the society
and for the society and
reflect the positive image of

Influence and the society. Digital

entertainment media also
Entertainment have been used in basic
scientific research to
improve one’s mood and
Media significantly impacts strengthen friendship by
our cultural values, beliefs, enjoying music, a film, a
-A summer of digital protest: Both online and offline and entertainment choices. video game, or a YouTube
Television, films, music, video.
Media acts as a and opinion pieces, media
and literature shape our
powerful medium for the platforms facilitate debates
perceptions, influence our
expression of public and discussions on critical
preferences, and reflect the
opinion and the social and political issues.
society we live in. They
functioning of a democratic The mass media is what
provide a means of cultural
society. They provide a enables the general public
expression, showcasing
platform for diverse voices, to learn a great deal, form
diverse perspectives and
enabling citizens to express views, and pass judgement
artistic creations. Media
their opinions and hold on a range of topics. The
can inspire creativity, foster
governments and media is what keeps people
empathy, and promote
institutions accountable informed about what is
cross-cultural
through news reporting, occurring in the world and
understanding by -Entertainment media platform
investigative journalism, around them. Media has

MEDIA AS A FORUM FOR Texas and Louisiana in

SUPPORT DURING A
CRISIS
Using media for safety information and support
There have been
several recent disasters
during which social media
provided the only viable
venue for communication.
In the last one decade,
social media has grown
exponentially, invading
geographical limitations,
administrative boundaries,
and even the apparent
illiteracy of technology for
aid. These technologies
have the potential to
prevent communication
breakdown through
reliance on just one
platform and thereby to
reinforce the diffusion of
warning messages. One of
the best example is when
“Hurricane Harvey” hits
August 2017. Hurricane
the world. An analysis of
the crisis communications
Harvey was a devastating
category 4 hurricane that
distributed through Mayor
Turner's Twitter account
made landfall in Texas and
Louisiana, causing
could offer guidance to
other crisis managers and
catastrophic flooding and government leaders in
more than 100 deaths. future natural disasters.
Houston Mayor Sylvester
Turner maintained a steady
stream of communication
throughout the crisis
through his Twitter
account, providing crucial
instructions, updates,
reassurance and hope to the
storm's victims and
keeping others informed
throughout the nation and -Flood caused by Hurricane
Harvey
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CAN MEDIA MAKE

THE WORLD
BETTER?
The good side of media

Today, media has are also students of life. We

become as necessary as
food and clothing. It has
played significant role in
strengthening the society.
The role of media
in society is multi-faceted
and pivotal. It serves as a
catalyst for change,
providing information,
shaping opinions, and
raising awareness on
critical issues. Media acts
as a platform for
democratic discourse,
ensuring transparency and
accountability. It also
influences cultural values,
shapes public perception,
and drives economic
growth. As we navigate the
digital age, it is crucial to
recognize the power and
responsibility of the media
and strive for media
systems that are fair,
diverse, and uphold the
principles of democracy.
-Brian Solis, on encouraging
the positive use of media for a
better world
“We each have
a role to play in the
evolution of society. We
all believe we are
influential, and we are
in our own way, but we
should never stop learning.
Nor should we should never
stop observing, dreaming,
or engaging in critical
thinking that challenges
our own conventions and
perspectives. In an era of
information overload, we
are constantly at risk of
closing our minds and
walls. It’s easy. Without
mindfulness or intent,
social media and personal
devices create a perfect
storm for cognitive and
validation bias where we
increasingly connect with,
discover and share
information that insulates
us from the world as it
evolves.”
“This isn’t an
argument against
technology. This is merely
me sharing my observations
online with great irony. But
I do so, inspired by
pressing pause, not sharing
or consuming, and instead,
observing and listening and
attempting to learn,
unlearn and grow. This is
an invitation to join me or a
request for me to join you
on this journey together. By
harnessing the potential of
media in a responsible and
ethical manner, we can
create a more informed,
engaged, progressive
society, and a better world.
-A digital age where media is everywhere