Music Blog 6, Question 1 (March 28th)

Which streaming service has the most sustainable business model? And which one do you think is struggling?  Limit: 7 responses

Music Blog 6, Question 2 (March 28th)

After years of declining sales, the music industry has seen revenue increases the past two years. Do you think the industry has finally found a way to adapt to the changes in ways people consume music? Do you think that sales will continue to increase, flatten, or decline in the coming years? Limit: 7 responses

Music Blog 6, Question 3 (March 28th)

What are some of the changes that artists have prompted in the music industry in recent years? How have they taken more control over their careers? And do they still need the backing of a major record label in order to succeed? Limit: 7 responses

Film Blog 5, Question 2 (March 21st)

Compare the top box office hits from last weekend, last year (2016), and the previous year (2015). Describe two trends that you see in the data. Which studios/companies were most successful in capitalizing on these trends? And do you see these trends continuing in the next 3 – 5 years? Limit: 11 responses

Film Blog 5, Question 1 (March 21st)

Hollywood has started to take steps to address critiques over its lack of diversity, particularly in the areas of race and gender. What else, if anything, needs to be done to make the film industry (behind the scenes) and its products (movies) more representative of its audience? Limit: 11 responses  

Lifestyle & Niche Media Blog 3, Question 3 (Feb. 21st)

How are brands and advertisers using social media influencers to target audiences? What are the plusses and minuses of using YouTubers and Instagram stars to promote products? Limit: 7 responses

Lifestyle & Niche Media Blog 3, Question 2 (Feb. 21st)

How are magazines adapting to their audiences? What are some of the strengths of magazines and what are some of the challenges facing the magazine industry today? Limit: 7 responses