Blog #9 Media Synthesize

 

Hello All! Hope you had a lovely lovely holiday. Im sure you all noticed how many more commercials and ads came in the mail over these past few weeks. Now that we learned about media and how it controls the worls we live in, My eyes have officially been reopened to see things in a new light. Media varies from all angles. Media controls billboards, TV, commercials, newspapers, social media, even the clothes you wear. You and I are basically walking advertisements. Even word of mouth is considered a form of media. Now I notice it more, and try to catch how stores and brands try to become house hold names. Engraving themselves in our minds with their catchy jingles and bright colors. Flashy visuals and happy people to keep us interested. The media has been using these tactics for decades, and thats because they are working. Now that I am more aware of media and its impact, I started out by adveraging out how many people I come across with brand names on their shirts. In my English 102 class which consists of 18 people,  6 had a brand name of some sort of advertisement on their shirt or hoodie. That averages out to 1/3rd of my class becoming a walking advertisement for the media, and they aren't getting paid for it. Along with the fashion aspect, I've been paying closer attention to the billboards on the highways. I've noticed a lot of advertisements for fast food franchises, offering multicolored, bright pictures with cheap prices next to the delicious picture. Coming from someone who does not eat fast food, I too found myself craving it.  When I see a popular trend, like hair colors and styles, I automatically think of that celebrity or famous icon who has similar hair. Such as the Kardashians with their ombre hair. When it comes to the news I am a big fan. I could watch the news on any channel, and normally do to get different views of the stories. I've noticed more recently that all news stories are very one sided, on every issue. From pet rescue, to restaurant options, to court cases. I understand now the news anchors use their power to pursue us a audience to follow their path and agree with that they deliver as part of their job. I notice when it comes to family members they are influenced by media without even knowing it. My brother is very into computer and video games, and shows interest in the ones that are popular and sell a lot of copies. Sorry bro, but you are influenced by the media. My younger sister also shows interest in whats fashionable when it comes to her hair. What does she do when she goes to the salon? She shows the hairdresser a picture of a celebrity in hopes to mock her hair style. So unless we live under a rock like Patrick Star, we are influenced by media one way of another. Until next time.