After years of declining sales, the music industry has seen revenue increases the past few years thanks to growth in streaming. Do you think the industry has finally found a way to adapt to the changes in ways people consume music? Do you think that revenue will continue to increase, flatten, or decline in the coming years? Limit: 7 responses
Welcome to the blog of Dr. Lisa Burns' Media Studies senior capstone class (2 pm section) at Quinnipiac University. If you're looking for the latest on media industry trends and insightful media analysis, you've come to the right place!
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Music Blog 5, Question 2 (March 16th)
Which music streaming service has the most sustainable business model? And which one do you think is struggling? Limit: 7 responses
Music Blog 5, Question 3 (March 16th)
What does it take for an artist to be successful in the music industry today? What are some of the different ways that artists have promoted themselves and their work? And do artists still need the backing of a major record label in order to succeed? Limit: 7 responses
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Lifestyle & Niche Media Blog 4, Question 1 (March 2nd )
What is the appeal of lifestyle and niche cable TV networks and/or programming? How are these networks/programs managing to remain viable in the SVOD era? Limit: 7 responses
Lifestyle & Niche Media Blog 4, Question 2 (March 2nd)
How are magazines adapting to their audiences? What are some of the strengths of magazines and what are some of the challenges facing the magazine industry today? Limit: 7 responses
Lifestyle & Niche Media Blog 4, Question 3 (March 2nd)
How are brands and advertisers using social media influencers to target audiences? What are the pluses and minuses of using TikTokers, Instagram stars, and YouTubers to promote products? Limit: 7 responses
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
TV Industry Blog 3, Question 1 (Feb. 16th)
What are some of the things linear broadcasting and cable networks are doing to attract and keep viewers? How have these efforts helped them compete with SVOD services? In 3 – 5 years, what do you expect the TV industry to look like and what role will broadcast/cable/streaming play? Limit: 11 responses
Media Trends Blog 8, Question 1 (Thursday, April 15th)
What do you think is the most important trend that is cutting across all media industries and having the biggest impact on both professional...
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Has sports media reached a tipping point in its reliance on traditional/legacy media? What changes, if any, do you expect to see over the ne...
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How are magazines adapting to their audiences? What are some of the strengths of magazines and what are some of the challenges facing the ma...
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How have the streaming wars impacted the film industry? What does the increased competition from streamers mean for filmmakers? And what doe...