To Sum up e-communication class

First of all, and without acting as a teacher's pet, I'd like to thank "Monsieur Spaulding" because thanks to his class I discovered Podcasts (I'm getting a little crazy over them)..between every "Lost" episode I listen to ABC's Lost podcast, they interview the actors, give us some tips (but not so much) on the show's intrigue..
Besides my private podcast revolution (and showing them off), I found very interesting giving the class usefull links like wikipedia (i must be the only one who wasn't aware of it), but also recommandations concerning how to promote an event using e-communications. The United States being ahead of France concerning technologies I understand better their way of using the web....thanks a lot Bob and I hope to see you soon !

Level 4 The issue of Ripping

Ripping is legal when you rip your own cds, so this means you have previously bought the cd and that you don't share it on the Internet. You only use the music for yourself on your computer or walkman. You can also rip your DVD's but only watch them on your computer, and not share it to download.
BUT it's so temptating to just clic on a file you can get for free and listen to your favorite music only 2 seconds after thinking about it ! That's why many record companies have put tracks online that can be downloaded legally after paying for them of course.
But why should we buy for just one track ? Nobody would threaten people who taped songs on the radio in the 80 s ?
I think it's a bug issue because record compagnies were frustrated because they couldn't earn money thrue on the web. The CD industry is increasing since napter appeards. Most "downloaders" discover new artists thrue those plateforms of illegal music and then go to buy the real cd because most of the time the sound is disappointing and nothing will remplace a booklet and a cristal clear sound. Of course some people are Pirates and live from a parallele industry, but that exists in any industry doesn't it ?

Level 3 : Monetize an Internet model

"Monetize an Internet model" means to convert into money the activity of an internet site, or to earn money thrue adds on your site, podcast, blog...

A clever way to earn money on the internet would be to create a podcast and to get sponsored by big brands. For instance, if I had to create a podcast about my fury animals I would try to get sponsored by Whiskas or Purina ...
Nouchie and Emma my two cats wouldn't mind I suppose, since they already are replics of Whiskas and Felix

Alternative journalism on the web

or cyber journalism are articles published on the web that aren't politically correct, that aren't mainstream, where the journalists point of views aren't censored. Read some articles and maybe your point of view will modify itself as a prism changes in the light !

Ripping...

Ripping is the process of copying the audio or video from one media form, such as digital (DVD) or CD onto a hard disk.
If you can get The kills lastest album out of your head, just copy your cd onto your mp3 walkman and enjoy !

Click and mortar company

Bricks and clicks is a business strategy or business model in e-commerce by which a company attempts to integrate both online and physical presences. It is also known as Click-and-mortar or clicks-and-bricks.
Supermarkets , cd stores all kinds of store now open e-store, it's marketing's future, and customers order from anywhere in the world !

Long tail marketing strategy

The long tail marketing strategy is about how the media and entertainment industries will succeed not by only pushing popular, mass-market hits but by also mining the "long tail" of interest among a few people in less-popular media and entertainment properties.
I found this very interesting article about long tail marketing....scary hey...if you thought you were safe not feeling in the mainstream...watch out they are watching you !

Prime Tv and radio

Wake up, take a shower, grab a mug of coffee and don't forget the car keys...here we go an other day OUT...if you forgot to download your favorite podcast well you may as well turn on the radio...it's 7 or 8 in the morning an other day to let our ears fill in with news...
A working day goes by, it's time to lay back infront of a good movie it's 20h45 in france, what's on tv tonight ?

FTP server ?

You live in France and don't consider the post service affective ? You need to send out some videos you made to family that live far away ? Create an FTP server, store your files and let grany download you vids .as. fast. as. she.can....

what about TIVO ?

If you thought TIVO was a new car name, maybe you show check out if your TV wires are well locked in before you go out ? ;)

Time Shifting

You want to watch your favorite tv show, but you also have to sell french fries to pay your rent ? NO PROBLEMO just tape your favorite show and view it a little later, everything tastes better when you wait a little longer !!

Pay on Demand TV

Do you remember Miranda Hobbes freaking out infront of her tv set, spending days watching her favorite soap opera ? Well this lady made her prime time last all day long...
TV on demand offers replays of shows thrue satellite broadcaster DirecTV that will be commercial-free. NBC and CBS are selling their replays for 99 cents. Check out about this news tv revolution !

Level 2 DRM or digital rights management

Digital rights management (DRM) is the umbrella term referring to any of several technical methods used to handle the description, layering, analysis, valuation, trading and monitoring of the rights held over a digital work. In the widest possible sense, the term refers to any such management
Most internet music stores employ DRM to restrict the usage of music purchased and downloaded online. There are many options for consumers buying music over the internet, in terms of both stores and purchase options. Two examples of music stores and their functionality follow: Itunes, Napster.

level 2 second question

HP is a licence for software

An EULA is a legal contract between the manufacturer and/or the author and the end user of an application. The EULA details how the software can and cannot be used and any restrictions that the manufacturer imposes (e.g., most EULA’s of proprietary software prohibit the user from sharing the software with anyone else).

level 2 first question

Five examples of intellectual property:
Here are some examples of movie producting such as warner brothers here or here.
If you wonder why steven's spielberg has big ears fly accross to THX soundsystem here

the Que sais je ? books are university's student's best mates...
if you wonder about WHO is getting richer and richer while you get fatter and fatter clic here

An example of a community of value

here is a forum about community value, here it's environment

An example of old media organisation

Diiiiiiing Dooooooongggg Diiiiiiinnnng Dooooooong it's time for a cup 'o'tea!

A podcast that helps you learn english

English ? anglais ? un peu, beaucoup ? Pas du TOUT ??? No more excuses ....don't roll your eyes just thank me...IN ENGLISH PLEASE !! :)

An example of outsourcing

On this site you can buy a whole variety of products at a very low cost. No need to go to a shop, a huge range of products just in your letter box! Click and see for yourself !

an example of cannibalizing one's own market

BEWARE SHAAAAARKKKK !!! Ow sorry about that, the word cannibalize just freaks me out...
Check out Kodak which sells their own paper, no need to pay for a developping service anymore ! That's a sharp idea !

True generosity

The Web is full of generosity, here is one example out of hundred thousands....
Crazy Browser is a powerful Web browser. It provides many features that make surfing the web more comfortable and less confusing. It has the ability to open multiple sites and windows inside a single browser task. This Web browser also has a Smart Pop-up Blocker - it blocks all the annoying pop-ups automatically!

courts métrages...?

I like experimental movies. Most of them don't get any credit because the scenario isn't accepted.... Found out more about short movies and maybe your imagination will grow with the flow !

introduction to my bloggy-blog

I must say this is quite an interesting experience, publishing my first private bloggy-blog!!