All the Aggregation That's Fit to Aggregate/Photojournalism in the Age of New Media

All the Aggregation That’s Fit to Aggregate

 

What does aggregation mean?  Aggregation is bringing smaller parts into one bigger entity.  As far as it relates to this course, aggregation can be seen more as media convergence. 

 

Why does the author describe Arianna Huffington as “the queen of aggregation?”  Go to the Huffington Post and provide an example.  Because Arianna Huffington’s website the Huffington Post is an aggregate site that has gained mass popularity.  On the Huffington Post site they retrieve news and gossip from around the web and compile it on to their site.

 

Is aggregation a threat to professional journalism – why or why not? No.  Some of the aggregate sites use stories from professional journalists and major news sources.  If anything it gives more viewers the opportunity to read the articles by professional journalists.

 

Photojournalism in the Age of New Media

 

A professional journalist receives a photo captured by a citizen journalist….

 

·         What are the positives? It is a first hand, real time experience.  These images give a more realistic, raw vision of whatever situation is transpiring.

·         Why does the professional journalist need to be careful?  They need to make sure they verify any pictures and accredit them properly.

·         Why might the content of the photo be called into question?  Photos have to be verified and make sure they are of the actual event from the time that it is happening. 

·         How does citizen photojournalist impact the job of the professional photojournalist?  They reduce the need for so many professional photojournalists.  A company may have had 10 or so photographers at one point, but now may only need 2 or 3.  On the other hand, citizen photojournalists won’t replace the professionals, they’ll still be needed.  Also, having citizens around the world able to take pictures, it relieves some of the need for photographers to travel.