Vlogging culture - New Topic

Vlogging


 Vlogging and online video has become one of the biggest influential forms of media. Recent research shows 42% of internet users said they have watched a vlog within the last month rising to 50% for 16-17year olds (guardian 2015)

Aims:

  • Aspirational 
  • Personal identity
  • Identification
  • Unscripted narrative 
  • Authenticity 
  • Direct mode of address
  • Audience interaction 

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