New Media & Culture

Technology has had a significant impact on the work of communicators in the avionics industry. W arnings about aviation’s shrinking cultural footprint come with an important caveat: the youngest generations are increasingly ditching traditional media channels in favor of social media (NBAA, 2020).  The following are some ways in which technology has changed the way communicators work in this industry: Real-time communication: Advances in communication technology have made it easier for communicators in the avionics industry to communicate in real-time with team members and stakeholders. This has increased the speed of communication and allowed for faster decision-making. Remote collaboration: With the rise of remote work, communication technology has allowed communicators in the avionics industry to collaborate with colleagues and partners from different locations. This has increased the flexibility of communication and allowed for more efficient teamwork. Social media and online p...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to remote work and virtual communication. As a result, communicators must be proficient in using virtual communication tools such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype to conduct meetings, interviews, and other communication activities. This requires training in virtual communication techniques, including camera presence, lighting, and sound quality, as well as the ability to adapt communication strategies to virtual settings. The pandemic has forced many people to work, study, and socialize from home, which has led to a significant increase in the use of virtual communication technologies such as video conferencing, instant messaging, and social media.  There have been calls for increased use of digital technology for teaching, therapy, and medical treatment, with emphasis on increased opportunities for access via technology. For instance, Matt Hancock, the former British Health Secretary, declared that telemedicine should become the n...

The rise of the internet and smart devices has made big changes to how we get our news. Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become the main sources of information but what makes them special is citizen/user-fed information or citizen journalism. Citizen journalism refers to the practice of ordinary people, rather than professional journalists, creating and distributing news content. With the advent of the internet and social media, it has become easier for people to report on events and share their perspectives with a wide audience. What makes someone a citizen journalist? OBSERVING —not participating—at the scene of a community event. ABSTAINING from letting personal views or opinions change the angle of the information. DOCUMENTING legally obtained information in a public space, just like a professional journalist. SHARING that information with their community or with a news organization  (Patel, 2022) One of the main drivers of the rise of citizen journalism is...