Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media

Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media
Author: Guzzetti, Barbara
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 823
Release: 2015-08-27
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466683112

The evolution of digital media has enhanced global perspectives in all facets of communication, greatly increasing the range, scope, and accessibility of shared information. Due to the tremendously broad-reaching influence of digital media, its impact on learning, behavior, and social interaction has become a widely discussed topic of study, synthesizing the research of academic scholars, community educators, and developers of civic programs. The Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media is an authoritative reference source for recent developments in the dynamic field of digital media. This timely publication provides an overview of technological developments in digital media and their myriad applications to literacy, education, and social settings. With its extensive coverage of issues related to digital media use, this handbook is an essential aid for students, instructors, school administrators, and education policymakers who hope to increase and optimize classroom incorporation of digital media. This innovative publication features current empirical studies and theoretical frameworks addressing a variety of topics including chapters on instant messaging, podcasts, video sharing, cell phone and tablet applications, e-discussion lists, e-zines, e-books, e-textiles, virtual worlds, social networking, cyberbullying, and the ethical issues associated with these new technologies.

Handbook of Research on Children's Consumption of Digital Media

Handbook of Research on Children's Consumption of Digital Media
Author: Sar?, Gül?ah
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2018-07-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1522557342

One of the consequences of the digital revolution is the availability and pervasiveness of media and technology. They became an integral part of many people’s lives, including children, who are often exposed to media and technology at an early age. Due to this early exposure, children have become targeted consumers for businesses and other organizations that seek to utilize the data they generate. The Handbook of Research on Children's Consumption of Digital Media is a scholarly research publication that examines how children have become consumers as well as how their consumption habits have changed in the age of digital and media technologies. Featuring current research on cyber bullying, social media, and digital advertising, this book is geared toward marketing and advertising professionals, consumer researchers, international business strategists, academicians, and upper-level graduate students seeking current research on the transformation of child to consumer.

Handbook of Research on Integrating Social Media into Strategic Marketing

Handbook of Research on Integrating Social Media into Strategic Marketing
Author: Hajli, Nick
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1466683546

To survive in today’s competitive business environment, marketing professionals must look to develop innovative methods of reaching their customers and stakeholders. Web 2.0 provides a useful tool in developing the relationships between business and consumer. The Handbook of Research on Integrating Social Media into Strategic Marketing explores the use of social networking and other online media in marketing communications, including both best practices and common pitfalls to provide comprehensive coverage of the topic. This book is intended for marketing professionals, business managers, and anyone interested in how social media fits into today’s marketing environments.

Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media

Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media
Author: Tyrellt Rus
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 374
Release: 2014-07-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781976261312

The Handbook of Research on the Societal Impact of Digital Media is an authoritative reference source for recent developments in the dynamic field of digital media. This timely publication provides an overview of technological developments in digital media and their myriad applications to literacy, education, and social settings. With its extensive coverage of issues related to digital media use, this handbook is an essential aid for students, instructors, school administrators, and education policymakers who hope to increase and optimize classroom incorporation of digital media.

Handbook of Research on the Impact of Culture and Society on the Entertainment Industry

Handbook of Research on the Impact of Culture and Society on the Entertainment Industry
Author: Ozturk, R. Gulay
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 699
Release: 2014-06-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1466661917

"This reference provides a review of the academic and popular literature on the relationship between communications and media studies, cinema, advertising, public relations, religion, food tourism, art, sports, technology, culture, marketing, and entertainment practices"--Provided by publisher.

Handbook of Research on Digital Media and Creative Technologies

Handbook of Research on Digital Media and Creative Technologies
Author: Harrison, Dew
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 547
Release: 2015-03-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 146668206X

Emerging technologies enable a wide variety of creative expression, from music and video to innovations in visual art. These aesthetics, when properly explored, can enable enhanced communication between all kinds of people and cultures. The Handbook of Research on Digital Media and Creative Technologies considers the latest research in education, communication, and creative social expression using digital technologies. By exploring advances in art and culture across national and sociological borders, this handbook serves to provide artists, theorists, information communication specialists, and researchers with the tools they need to effectively disseminate their ideas across the digital plane.

Handbook of Research on Social Impacts of E-payment and Blockchain Technology

Handbook of Research on Social Impacts of E-payment and Blockchain Technology
Author: P. C. Lai
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-10
Genre: Blockchains (Databases)
ISBN: 9781799890355

"This book provides broad research and applied coverage of subjects relating to the social impact of e-payment and blockchain in various industries and countries establishing a forum for the exchange of research ideas and practices,"--

Handbook of Research on Digital Transformation, Industry Use Cases, and the Impact of Disruptive Technologies

Handbook of Research on Digital Transformation, Industry Use Cases, and the Impact of Disruptive Technologies
Author: Wynn, Martin George
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2021-10-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799877140

Companies from various sectors of the economy are confronted with the new phenomenon of digital transformation and are faced with the challenge of formulating and implementing a company-wide strategy to incorporate what are often viewed as “disruptive” technologies. These technologies are sometimes associated with significant and extremely rapid change, in some cases with even the replacement of established business models. Many of these technologies have been deployed in unison by leading-edge companies acting as the catalyst for significant process change and people skills enhancement. The Handbook of Research on Digital Transformation, Industry Use Cases, and the Impact of Disruptive Technologies examines the phenomenon of digital transformation and the impact of disruptive technologies through the lens of industry case studies where different combinations of these new technologies have been deployed and incorporated into enterprise IT and business strategies. Covering topics including chatbot implementation, multinational companies, cloud computing, internet of things, artificial intelligence, big data and analytics, immersive technologies, and social media, this book is essential for senior management, IT managers, technologists, computer scientists, cybersecurity analysts, academicians, researchers, IT consultancies, professors, and students.

Handbook of Research on Social Media Applications for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector

Handbook of Research on Social Media Applications for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Author: Ramos, Célia M.Q.
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2019-12-27
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1799819485

Tourists frequently rely on social networks to provide information about a product or destination as a decision support tool to make adequate decisions in the process of planning a trip. In this digital environment, tourists share their travel experiences, impressions, emotions, special moments, and opinions about an assortment of tourist services like hotels, restaurants, airlines, and car rental services, all of which contribute to the online reputation of a tourist destination. The Handbook of Research on Social Media Applications for the Tourism and Hospitality Sector is a fundamental reference source that provides vital theoretical frameworks and the latest innovative empirical research findings of online social media in the tourism industry. While highlighting topics such as e-business, mobile marketing, and smart tourism, this publication explores user-generated content and the methods of mobile strategies. This book is ideally designed for tour developers, travel agents, restaurateurs, hotel management, tour directors, entrepreneurs, social media analysts, managers, industry professionals, academicians, researchers, and students.