Tag: social media

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    Isobella Ottembrajt

    TikTok… times are changing for politics on social media platforms.

    How does social media impact our relationship with the political sphere? The alternative nature of social media compared to manufactured and regulated broadsheets/tabloids gives it a higher range of motion. It’s accessible yet more polarised online than ever. Despite being considered an alternative media source, it has become mainstream: Ofcom reported that “Social media is […]

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    Patrick Boyle

    TikTok: A New Hub for Dance Music?

    Patrick Boyle explores how TikTok’s social influence has impacted the dance music scene.

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    Callum Holgate

    Social Media Poetry: Fast Food Poetry, a Suggestion of Poetical Language

    Social Media poetry, poetry or a trend? Callum Holgate creates the term ‘Fast Food Poetry’ and the lack of meaning it provides.

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    Charlotte Colombo

    The Dark Side of the Force: How Toxic Fandoms Ruined Star Wars

    Charlotte Colombo tackles the nasty side of the Star Wars fandom.

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    Vicky Greer

    How Much Should Artists Connect With Their Fans?

    Up close and personal, or separate from the fans? How should artists interact with their listeners?

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    Abi Cutler

    Books in the Age of Social Media: Evolution or Revolution?

    Literature Executive Abi defends the joys of the printed word in the age of the e-book revolution.

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    Sam Law

    How Social Media has Changed what it Means to be a Fan

    Sam Law explores how social media has changed the way we interact with and follow our favourite artists.

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    Jack Nash

    Gaming Social Networks: Redefining the Medium

    Online Manager Jack delves into the popular phenomenons of Twitch and Discord.

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    Joe Williams

    Flashback Review: The Social Network

    Joe Williams takes a look back at the Fincher film on the founding of Facebook.

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    Lauren Payne

    BoJack Horseman: A Hollywood Horror Story?

    Lauren examines BoJack Horseman’s cynical and thoughtful take on celebrity.

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    Charlotte Colombo

    Breaking The Fourth Wall: Social Media and Changing Perceptions of Stars

    Charlotte Colombo examines the impact social media can have on our favourite film stars.

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    Becky Davies

    Reality TV and the ‘Insta Celebrity’

    Becky Davies investigates the strong link between social media and reality television.

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    Alice O’Hare

    Black Mirror’s ‘Nosedive’: A not-so-distant reality?

    As part of our social media coverage, Alice rewinds back to the opening episode of Black Mirror season 3.

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    Ollie Webber

    Flashback Review: Childish Gambino – Because the Internet

    How does because the internet hold up six years later? Ollie Webber investigates.