Thoughts of the effect of the Internet on the media

The internet has affect various media outlets in both a positive and negative way. The positive way it has helped get more advertisements out to a wide variety of people in a shorter time span thru emails and pop ups. This is a cheaper way of advertising for many record labels, products, and movies. Distribution of flyers or ads are not needed as much because everything is available online. Stores save money on shipping products because they can have them available to order online in which the consumer pays for shipping. When it comes to music there’s both negative and positive aspects the internet has on sales. The positive aspect would be if there is a new artist who hasn’t had much exposure website like you tube or even personal webpage’s promoting there music would help make them known. Many singers have been discovered because of the internet. The negative aspect of the effect of the internet on the music industry would be the illegal downloading. Many bootleggers who make a living off of selling illegally downloaded music CD and movies take box office sales and record sales from both the artists, actors, and production companies. I agree with the music and movie industry that people should not support illegally downloaded products because those people that work had to produce the movies and records are loosing money to take care of there families. I think the creation of music site that are legal and allow people to download for a small fee is good because those who do not have the time to go to the store can have easy access.

In my opinion the media coverage has been affected by the internet in a positive way. Now thru the internet you can be aware of breaking new throughout the world with out having to wait for it to hit the TV news station. The internet has also made it capable to check weather all over the world which is really beneficial for those who travel often. The use of the internet has only enhanced our awareness of what’s going on all over the world due to the endless amount of information available online..