Bringing It All Together...

Each post on this site showcases how technology has had an effect on our lives. I was born in the 80s and I have seen such advancement in technology from the time I was watching movies on VHS to watching on Netflix directly from my television. From education to entertainment technology has improved it all. It has even changed the way we socialize and date via social media and online dating. These two videos give a timeline of the changes. Each post in this blog examines the different areas technology has affected. It has changed communication, in the work place and in our personal relationships. It has also changed the way we consume media which can be consumed anywhere. Majority of the change has been positive, some may think we are more disconnected than ever before yet we are always plugged in. Technology will continue to evolve and so we will we as we adapt to the changes. 

Television. Television Everywhere.

Technology has changed the way we view television and where we can view television. I never thought that I could watch an episode of a show on my lunch break every day. Who knew that there would be a time where binge watching would be a real thing? The internet has evolved to a point where we can take television on the go. They have replaced the screens in cars as kids can now have tablets to play on a look at during long rides or road trips.  

Technology has made television all digital and television screens are now flat. Applications like Netflix and Hulu allow you to enjoy television on the phone, tablet or laptop which has changed the consumer’s expectations about television. Those apps along with a new comer ‘Sling TV’ have become an alternative to cable as it has become expensive. 

I was about to cut the cord recently but Time Warner was able to convince me to stick with them because it is more convenient and I will be able to keep up with my shows and now have to avoid social media. Technology has created a microwave society and it is no different when it comes to television. We can control when we want to view something without having to rush home because we will miss it, but if we do it can be recorded or can be seen on demand or via Hulu. Technology has allowed for the consumer to be catered to by being available upon request.

The Movie Experience! Then and Now.

Every Friday or Saturday going to the movie theater was in the plan. From the time I was old enough to hang out with my friends without parental supervision up until it was the movie going experience costs more it would cost to purchase the DVD and enjoy it at home. 

The hike in prices for the ticket as well as the ridiculously prices popcorn and soda is a way for the theaters to make a profit, because it no longer comes from the movie company.

 Now I can just wait until the movie is available on demand, comes to Redbox or Netflix because it will be cheaper than going to the movies. 

The only way I go to enjoy a movie is if I am going to see it because I am only interesting to see the graphics and effects. On Friday or Saturday nights I am at either renting from Redbox or looking forward to a new selection on Netflix; that is the way my expectations have changed. Going to the movies used to be cheap even with popcorn, I can relax at home for much cheaper. 

The Evolution of Music Consumption and its Effect on the Industry

Vinyl records are before my time but I do remember the days of listening to cassette tapes and trying to record music from the radio; now I can listen to whatever I want from phone for free (for the next three months). Before the emergence of the Internet being able to listen to music at home are in the car via cassette or CD were the choices as I was growing up. Music was more exclusive than it is now. The advancement of technology has allowed for music to be downloaded and shared easily causing major losses to the music industry.

Now there are more streaming services that cut down on pirating because all music is accessible for a small fee but the artist are the ones that are losing the most because of this change. CDs are now a thing of the past and one day so will the MP3; the music industry will have to continue to find a way to adjust and the artist as well. The industry began to recover after more restrictions and laws were put in place for pirating music, the streaming services may aid in decreasing pirating but the artist is still losing money. Expectations have changed for consumers in the digital age. Everything is available in a click on a button or a few taps on a screen. Music can now be enjoyed anywhere and it is more convenient to carry now more than ever.

Getting the most of Social Media Marketing

Businesses large and small are leaning more on social media for advertising. Training on how to use social media for these purposes is necessary in order to get the most out of the social media account. There are different ways that social media can be effective for marketing as it gives you a read on the audience and helps you know your customer. It also allows for companies to address any issues that happens with a product or service. The key from the start would be to attract people to your product or service through your social media account. The video above list five steps on how to do this successfully. In addition you still need good people skills. Even though everything is not being done face to face the social media manager needs to be personable and trained to handle all situations in order for the advertising to be success.

How Technology has change Communication in the Workplace

This video showcases the importance of effective communication in the workplace because of jobs the responsibility of saving people's lives communications is important. The evolution of technology has made it a streamline process so people are on the same page. Meetings, new process and procedures and new policies can be communicated through digital technology like emails or training via a website or video instruction. Meetings that involve members of other locations or international meetings are no long being done face to face but via video conferencing. Their are also things that helps with language barriers. The change in training will be focused more on how to use the technology to make a meeting or a sharing of information to make sure it is done properly and has the desired effect. How Technology has changed the Workplace

How Technology has changed Communication

Communication has evolved so much that it has left behind the way we connect face to face or how we communicate directly with one another. Social media and technology has allowed for people to be more connected now than ever before yet at the same time we are disconnected as social media can be tailored to fit the things we find important. In a sense we create our own bubbles which is where the discourse can come in.  This video explains the evolution of modern technology and how it has become an important part of our lives, so much so that it can control us and separate us. 

In order to be an effective communicator you can use the evolution of technology to your advantage if you know how to use it properly and understand perception. Habits of an effective communicator includes being able to find your own voice, being visible and listening with your ears as much as your eyes and you able to do this more through the advancement of technology as social media allows for your to have a larger platform and access to more people. Habits of Effective Communicators.