Youtube

For many years now , the ever so popular Youtube has been draining out our internet usage - and helped getting distracted a lot Easier. But what makes us soooo addicted to this website as in , it's practically just like a TV online isn't it but a lot smaller?

You Tube is basically a collection of human beings' videos - so the website it self doesn't have any characteristics. In basic equation it’s Us+ Videos + Internet = You Tube, as in without any media to upload from it's users, the site would be so successful. But the characters YouTube caters for is very very broad!  Some of these include, Entertainment, Comedy, Music, People and blogs. YouTube needs to cater for these characteristics, as it needs to attract as many viewers as possible - in order for it to make full money potential. We all contribute to YouTube which I think really brings along the characteristics of it- it's a bit like Wikipedia in a way. We as users or views contribute and make YouTube the characteristic of what it is. YouTube’s most popular characteristic though can change very very quickly! One moment the main characteristic is Entertainment and we're watching a goat sing Taylor swift's new song - next minute we're watching a Music video that has gotten more than a billion view - you guest it Gangnum style!

In summary I would say that You Tube's main characteristic would be what it says in it's name ' YOU'.

Who are the audience/users of the YouTube?

Believe it or not YouTube is actually reached more by US adults of the age of 18- 34! As stated in a statistic release by the Google/ YouTube company

But it doesn’t mean that the video site is currently aimed at this audience- the target audience not surprisingly. Another type of audience would be mobile phone users. They are counted as a separate audience as they are usually people who watch things on the go or have different needs from the website that a normal PC user would need

How does it change the way audiences experience and understand the media? 

It changes the way the audience experiences and understands the media as things go viral very quickly! If majority of people like a video or agree with it’s point / aim it will no doubt go viral- and once things go viral sure they do get hate and can start arguments but usually everyone jumps on board!

you can view the most popular videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0pVplsI8R5kcAqgtoRqoA/videos

What are the relationships between the new and the existing media technologies?

The relationship between new and existing media technologies is very good I would say. YouTube is pretty much a supporter of all websites and new technology forms. YouTube is probably one of the most mobile-friendly websites to use. Did you know that according to the company stats 40% of users of the website are actually using it from a smart phone! According to the stats release YouTube is available on millions of devices.

YouTube also relies on new and existing media to remain popular and successful, as in how many times on other social media websites such ­as Facebook and twitter have you clicked on a link on these websites that have lead you to YouTube!

What is the creative impact of the new media technology?

Sooo many people are getting creative on YouTube. YouTube has given this generation a reason to make creative home movies – to share it with the worth or even a long shot to become viral as quite a few have. YouTube has enabled its users to express themselves creatively. So many people are now thinking of new ways of coming up videos and ways to present them. Even so that users have opened up their lives for entertainment further known as ‘ youtubers’. They earn money for presenting their life creatively and earn about $2.50 per 1,000 views according to YouTube. Examples of Youtubers would be : Miranda Sings, Zoella and Troye Sivan

What is the social impact of the YouTube technology?

YouTube has enabled people to express themselves in person a lot easier just the only problem is that you are not just expressing your self to your friends or targeted viewers but to the whole world. As an impact, YouTube has heavily impacted the way we socialise both on and offline! How many times have you just had a conversation just about a YouTube video or that your friend was like ‘ omg have you seen this (video) it is sooo funny’. Our social life is becoming more about the people who are becoming viral and their videos and talking about them and their lives rather than talking about our own lives.

How has YouTube technologies affected media production and the circulation and consumption of media products?

Basically with YouTube things get around a lot quicker! Messages and clever marketing campaigns get around so easily! Because YouTube is a visual, people are more inclined to believe what they are seeing opposed to written text. With the help of Facebook and other social media websites the circulation of media products gets around so fast because of that one ‘ Share ‘ button. No longer do we need to wait for the news to tell us what is happening nor do we need to go to the movies to see entertainment. We can consume it all online on YouTube

Bibliography :

http://www.youtube.com/yt/press/statistics.html

http://www.youtube.com/yt/press/index.html

http://www.crunchbase.com/organization/youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wBPaMD870Y

Are Science Products The New 'Thing'?

Me doing my usual shopping rounds noticed a theme about new products popping up here and there - lots of stores are now selling science themed products which could be the new 'thing'. Below i have listed a few ideas and products on how to make your life + room more science themed. I am one of those following this science phase although science was my least favourite subject!

1. Typo 

If you love to get organized or just love stationary - this is defiantly for you. Typo have cleverly come up with a three test tube stationary bits + bobs organizer - the packaging is just too cute ! little things like this can brighten up or 'science up' your room.  

http://shop.cottonon.com/shop/product/test-tube-kit-red/

2.  The Super Cool Store

This quirky little store opened up at doncaster around christmas time - it's quite good for a look! I spotted there these really cool chemistry candles! Wax / Candle filled Flasks + Beakers - great present idea !  They range from $39 to $79  You can get these adorable candles at the doncaster store ( located across from toys r us escalators)

 3. GET CREATIVE!

There's a store at Doncaster called Happy Lab where they sell lollies and confectionary. Some of the lollies are packaged in flasks and test tubes.  After munching on the lollies you can make cute pencil holders for your coloured pencils - you don't even have to use the colour pencils. Just pop into any stationary store like Smiggle or Typo and buy some nice looking coloured pencils- they must be bright looking ! Then get your flasks and put one pencil in each flask and line them up on your desk ! It makes your room ( especially if it's white) look really cool and 'lab' like :)

Australia's Going Disney !

Has anyone noticed that Australia is going absolutely crazy over 2 adorable mice and their friends - Thats right I'm talking Mickey ! I am one of those nutty people ( and bonus Walt Disney is born on the same day as me !) so today I thought I would share with you all the cool places that have started selling Disney + Mickey Mouse Products!

1. Typo - yes that's right disney stationary !
Typo over the holidays and should still now have mickey mouse products + all his fellow stars like Alice and Bambi! I have gotten all my exercise books + my pencil case from Typo and LOOVEEE IT! Every time I look at it, it reminds me of disneyland !

2. Mickey Mouse + Friends Pillow Pets
Obviously Big W Don't have a massive disney range - BUT they have Mickey Mouse + friends Pillow pets! I almost had a 'magic attack' when I saw them !( get the joke , although it's lame :) ) And of course me being disney nut decided to buy it ! I believe they're $24 or something like that - probs one of my favorite disney products !

3. Mickey Mouse Pj's
Peter Alexander also have adorable Mickey + Minnie sleepwear ! They've even got a Mickey mouse ONESIE - I am still to buy mine but thought I better share it :) check it out at https://www.peteralexander.com.au/shop/en/peteralexander/catalogue

4. Mickey Mouse Clothing
Jay Jays also have started selling Mickey mouse clothing ! I cannot wait next time I'm at a shopping center as I really want to buy the Mickey mouse original sweater ! I've attached the link below :)

http://m.jayjays.com.au/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchDisplay?storeId=10351&catalogId=10020&langId=-1&pageSize=40&beginIndex=0&searchSource=Q&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&pageView=image&searchTerm=mickey

5. GET CREATIVE !
A few weeks ago I was really bored so decided to get a little creative with disney + Mickey ears. Off the internet I printed a few Mickey mouse templates bought some nice paper from Smiggle + Typo and just started cutting out these Mickey templates onto the nice paper and made some really cool mickey ear decorations. I then got some fishing line - and hung them up!

Gift Card Ideas

The easiest, quickest type of gifting besides money are gift cards. You can practically get them ANYWHERE these days - everyone is buying them these day and they've become too ordinary. So how do you make your gift card stand out ?

1. Peter Alexander Gift Card

Peter Alexander gift cards work like any other gift cards - there's nothing really special about the thing itself - but the packaging is amazing. Note: PEOPLE ARE PACKAGING SUCKERS - packaging is what makes it! Weird but true!  At Peter Alexander for free they will package the gift card in an ever so cute box! Then you can add things like a bow - and a matching card to make the ordinary gift card extra special ! You can buy Peter Alexander gift cards at any store or online !

2. Load And Go

I received one of these a few years back ! So far it's been the best gift card i've ever been given. it opens so many opportunities as to what you can buy ! You can use the Load and Go card in a store or what I love ONLINE! there are so many things that myself and i know others have been like " i saw this online - but can't get it in australia in store". The load and go gift card enables you to shop online , in a way which is safe !

3. Colour Code Gift Cards + add ons
Colour coding can make all the difference ! When ever buying a gift card - always think colour wise! This will make it easier for you to add add-ons. For eg. Pink Gift Card + Pink pen + Pink Card. Little things for around the value of $2  will definitely enhance gift cards - yet keep it's value!

Hello Shopping World

Hello ,

So I've decided to start this blog to share with people all around the world the hidden secrets of the shopping world. There are so many great secret stores around australia - and so many hidden gift ideas that need to be shared .

Join me on my journey of shopping ,

Cheers

Q. Jules