Communications Blog

  I recently listened to the "Social Media and Communication" episode of the "Online Marketing Made Easy" podcast, which discusses the impact of social media on communication and marketing. This podcast is highly relevant to our discussions in class about the impact of social media on interpersonal communication and relationships. The podcast featured several experts who shared their experiences and insights on the role of social media in communication. For instance, social media strategist Amy Porterfield discussed the importance of creating engaging and authentic content on social media to build trust and connection with the audience. This aligns with our class discussions about the impact of social media on self-disclosure and impression management. Another expert, marketing expert Mari Smith, discussed the use of social media to foster meaningful conversations and relationships with customers. This relates to our class discussions about the impact of social medi...

Social Media Impacts Social media has changed the way people document history by giving them the power to create and share their own narratives, experiences, and perspectives. It has created a decentralized system of information dissemination that is not controlled by any single entity or organization. People can now use social media to document their own experiences and those of others, which can contribute to a more diverse and accurate representation of history. People have used social media to win the hearts and minds of people by creating content that resonates with their audiences, be it through humor, inspiration, or educational content. For example, during the Arab Spring, activists used social media platforms to organize protests and bring attention to their causes. This helped to mobilize large numbers of people, spread information about human rights violations, and ultimately led to changes in government policies. - https://www.britannica.com/event/Arab-Spring Social media h...

 Nike Media In my estimation, Nike does a good job of communicating on their website and social media platforms. The company's website is well-designed and user-friendly, with clear and concise information about their products, services, and brand values. On social media, Nike utilizes a variety of platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to reach a wide audience and engage with customers. They often feature product launches, athlete endorsements, and company initiatives on their social media channels, allowing for a clear and effective communication of their brand identity. On the Nike website, the top of the home page usually features a rotating banner displaying the latest products, campaigns, or initiatives. The middle of the page often showcases different product categories and highlights popular products or collections. At the bottom of the home page, you will typically find links to customer service, company information, and other relevant information. This organiz...

 Digital Natives Marc Prensky, a writer and speaker on digital media and learning, argues that the digital age has changed the way that students think and process information. He believes that students today have a different learning style, referred to as "digital natives", which is characterized by an increased ability to multitask, a preference for visual information, and a comfort with rapid access to information. For example, students may use technology such as smartphones, laptops, and tablets to quickly access information and complete assignments, they may also watch videos and listen to podcasts as a primary source of learning, and they may have a shortened attention span and prefer to receive information in small, digestible chunks. In his criticism of Prensky's ideas, psychologist and researcher John Kirschner has identified several myths associated with Prensky's findings from 2001, including: Digital natives are better at technology: While it is true that y...

 Intimate Relationships        Many people have intimate relationships throughout their life, whether they last forever or only a few months it's apart if human nature. Many people want to keep them private or even an open book, its dependent on who that person is and where they come from. One thing undeniable is Knapp's model, I think it's pretty accurate on each stage.      While each stage has it's own implications I think a stage where I stand with a current building  relationship is at the Intensifying part. It can be hard to evaluate a relationship you currently have or one from the past, that's why I find difficulty to exactly pin point where it stands. Although, the intensity and formality of the relationship is becoming less formal and easier to make plans. I think its pretty easy to stay I'm at the beginning of this stage. https://www.communicationtheory.org/knapps-relationship-model/ Online communication in this aspect have it...

  Discussion Post (week 2) Does a Number of Friends or connections on social media have a positive outlook on mental health?      Definitely not. Any type of follower or friend on social media is a recipe for a terrible mental health. It creates fake goals for yourself, now that everyone can see a thousand people go about their life, and only showing their life in the best possible outlooks. This creates a jealous society making people want what they can't have, just like people are never satisfied... This could also be good thing for motivation, it creates that push to make you try something different. Do social networking sites have different benefits and drawbacks?     Every networking app/site has its perks and cons, but most of them negatively decline the mental area. Some examples could be Instagram portraying everyone at their best, false advertising some popular influencers. People using instagram can truly believe this is how they should look,...

  About Me Blog My name is Barret Brundage, I am from Atlanta, Georgia. My current home is in Portland, Oregon. I'm working towards a Business Admin degree, with a future minor in accounting. I'd like the idea to work in the business force of a company. I have the abroad idea in mind, hopefully to expand my knowledge in world business. I have a bunch of hobbies I'm interested in, I love attaining new skills to carry throughout my life. One of my favorites was to be out in nature cliff jumping and swimming. That adrenaline rush gets me every time. That feeling of pre-jump to mid-air is beyond my mind. I've been jumps and stunts like this since I was a child, although they didn't;t seem dangerous to me at the the time, they now get to me sometimes before I jump. As I'm getting older I'm starting to stray away from the dangerous activities I used to perform...