Source: Campbell, Joel. "Mormon Media Observer: Favorite LDS online media". Deseret News. 15 November, 2009. http://www.mormontimes.com/mormon_voices/joel_campbell/?id=8103
Summary: The church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is taking a new turn on media very seriously. They are enjoying the privilege to offer new channels, websites, and other forms of media to share its uplifting and spiritual messages to a vast audience. Just recently the church has opened up a Mormon Radio Channel, which offers conversations about different topics from "Scripture Stories" to "Legacy". Another added media was The World Report, a channel showing different things happening in the church worldwide and is shown between conference sessions. This production is now becoming available through podcast and video formats. There are messages now available through YouTube and they are opening up new channels specifically for the New Era, the Ensign, and other newsletters that share the Church's beliefs. Most of which you can download in an MP3 format. By advancing in the use of media, the LDS church hopes to make all information provided by them accessible to all who desire it.
Response: By being a part of the LDS church, I find this news joyful! I am happy that we are opening up new forms of media to spread the word about our church and its beliefs. I remember grandparents telling me how communication was very limited back in the day, now look how far we've come. Its a smart move that the church would put the advancing technology to proper use. By adding computers and TVs into the world, we have opened an entirely new world of communications and media that is accessible to people worldwide. What better way to spread and share your beliefs. One specific thing I like about this is that the church isn't just using the Internet or TV channels, they are putting all forms into use, which offers so many options for receiving their messages. I'm so excited to see how the advancements of our world will increase the media that our church will be able to put out.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
NFL on Social Media
Source: Wine, Steven. "Some NFL teams clamp down on tweets".Deseret News. 1 November, 2009. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705321376/Some-NFL-teams-clamp-down-on-tweets.html
Summary: Many teams in the NFL are cutting down on blogging and tweeting. The Miami Dolphins are leading this idea by banning fans and reporters from using social media while watching training camp practices. They continue this idea by having their players restricted with using twitter and blogs. The article explains, "Like many Americans, coaches are anxious and a little confused about the rapid pace of change in communication" (Wine) and this is just one reason they are coming down with restrictions. The other reason is, "They fear opponents might gain a competitive advantage from even the briefest tweet about injuries, personnel decisions, trick plays or food" (Wine). Following very close policies include, the Broncos, the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions. They similarly don't allow reporting from the practice field. Some teams are not as strict on social media as the Dolphins; the Chargers for example allow twittering, but they fine players who tweet about complaints, they are still controlled about what they can say. NFL spokesperson, Brian McCarthy stated that the organization encourages players to tweet, "When done properly, it's a tremendous opportunity to talk with fans" (Wine). All in all players, fans, and reporters may use twitter and other social medias, but what is said on these websites and newspapers will be controlled differently by each NFL team.
Response: I think this is a perfectly fine idea for the NFL. We have come to learn that sometimes the media that is put out cannot be controlled the way we would wish, but I think this is a polite way for coaches to control what is said about their teams. The media should not have to show every negative thing about these football teams. True, one could bring the question up, doesn't this go against freedom of speech for fans and reporters? But in truth the coaches have the right to create these restrictions because the supporters and journalists have been allowed on the NFL team's property and should obey what they require. These restrictions do not take away the ability for reporters to write what they want to, but it does ask that they do not write while watching a practice. I do like the idea that each team's coach chooses for their own team and it is not forced on all teams. It should be the coaches decision on how controlling they want to be about what is said about their team. I do like that they still allow players to communicate with fans, but in an appropriate manner. I think this organization has the right idea on how to properly control the media.
Summary: Many teams in the NFL are cutting down on blogging and tweeting. The Miami Dolphins are leading this idea by banning fans and reporters from using social media while watching training camp practices. They continue this idea by having their players restricted with using twitter and blogs. The article explains, "Like many Americans, coaches are anxious and a little confused about the rapid pace of change in communication" (Wine) and this is just one reason they are coming down with restrictions. The other reason is, "They fear opponents might gain a competitive advantage from even the briefest tweet about injuries, personnel decisions, trick plays or food" (Wine). Following very close policies include, the Broncos, the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions. They similarly don't allow reporting from the practice field. Some teams are not as strict on social media as the Dolphins; the Chargers for example allow twittering, but they fine players who tweet about complaints, they are still controlled about what they can say. NFL spokesperson, Brian McCarthy stated that the organization encourages players to tweet, "When done properly, it's a tremendous opportunity to talk with fans" (Wine). All in all players, fans, and reporters may use twitter and other social medias, but what is said on these websites and newspapers will be controlled differently by each NFL team.
Response: I think this is a perfectly fine idea for the NFL. We have come to learn that sometimes the media that is put out cannot be controlled the way we would wish, but I think this is a polite way for coaches to control what is said about their teams. The media should not have to show every negative thing about these football teams. True, one could bring the question up, doesn't this go against freedom of speech for fans and reporters? But in truth the coaches have the right to create these restrictions because the supporters and journalists have been allowed on the NFL team's property and should obey what they require. These restrictions do not take away the ability for reporters to write what they want to, but it does ask that they do not write while watching a practice. I do like the idea that each team's coach chooses for their own team and it is not forced on all teams. It should be the coaches decision on how controlling they want to be about what is said about their team. I do like that they still allow players to communicate with fans, but in an appropriate manner. I think this organization has the right idea on how to properly control the media.
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