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4. Agenda + Convergence Theory Defined + Convergence Theory History + Convergence Theory Changes + Media Statistics + Channel Implementation + Case Study + Convergence Execution 4
5. Convergence Defined Convergence: n. [kuhn-vur-juhns] – the merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole. 5
7. Convergence Defined “the flow of content across multiple media platforms, the cooperation between multiple media industries and the migratory behavior of media audiences who will go almost anywhere in search of the kinds of experiences they want.” - Henry Jenkins, Director of Comparative Media Studies Program at MIT 7
8. Convergence Defined 8 Unite Group Combine Confluence Meeting Consolidate Mass Merging Assembly Aggregate Union
9. Convergence Defined Convergence Culture “where old and new media intersect, where grassroots and corporate media collide, where the power of the media producer and the power of the consumer interact in unpredictable ways.” -Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide 9
12. Convergence Defined Three Principles of Convergence + Entertainment – content across all different platforms and media + Social Culture – the new ways we interact with the culture + Marketing – utilize the above to create new marketing strategies and brand experiences for the consumers 12
19. Media Statistics 19 Source: http://www.seomoz.org/blog/whats-the-future-of-mobile-search-and-seo
20. Channel Implementation TV 20 + “Home Center” + Media Content + Events + DVR. Tivo + Stream Netflix, Pandora + Google TV. Apple TV
21. Channel Implementation Laptop 21 + “Workhorse” + Central repository of content, media + Work life revolves around the medium
22. Channel Implementation Mobile Cellphone 22 + “Everywhere” + Media content any time, any where + Media “on the go” + Instant communication
23. Channel Implementation Tablet 23 + “The New Home Entertainment” + Serves media, gaming, content + Use at home in place of laptop + On the go information and media
27. Convergence Execution Who is your audience and how do you find them? + Demographics + Psychographics + Habits + Viewership + Media Devices + Break down audiences as small as possible 27
28. Executing Convergence Theory Steps to take + Plan, Plan, Plan + Vendor + Execute 28 Digital Media Traditional Media
