Gone are the Days of the Press

As time has progressed and technology has evolved so have the fields of media and communication.  The reason that these areas change with technology has to do with the fact that they are both centered around technology-based production and distribution processes.

One of the more recent changes to hit the media industry has to do with digital publishing.  Gone are the days of strictly publishing with the traditional press.  In fact, today it is very common to see a person reading a digital version of a book, magazine or newspaper on their phone, tablet or e-reader in practically any waiting area or coffee shop around (Bartosova, 2013).

In fact, digital publishing is taking the media world by storm in such a way that journalists have had to learn new policies put in place by their employers to make sure they are adhering to proper procedures when publishing on social media and other digital platforms.  The Washington Post has even gone so far as to publish guidelines for employees to ensure they are following proper procedures for social media and online digital publishing, which can be found by clicking here.

Reference

Bartosova, D. (2011). The Future of the Media Professions: Current Issues in Media

Management Practice. JMM: The International Journal On Media Management,

13(3), 193-201. doi:10.1080/14241277.2011.576963