What if Love were a celebrity today.....

 If Love were a celebrity today it could use media technology to promote itself. In this blog I discuss four media technologies that would be instrumental in bringing the very character of Love into every household world-wide.

I wonder how popular Love would be if it were a celebrity?


 (1) Television held the title of being the most popular form of media since its inception and its popularity still remains although it is being challenged in ways that it has never been before. Most everyone I know has at least one television in their home, but that is not usual for most people to have only one set. I live in a two bedroom, two bathroom Condo and we have three in our home (one in the common area and one in each bedroom). Cable television has taken viewership to another level; with all the stations and networks available, there is something for everyone twenty four hours a day. Entertainment is a primary function of television, but it is also an excellent source for transmitting information. Communicating emergency information is a vital purpose of television. Fortunately, the hard wiring of cable allows us to rely on television more than wireless communication in the event of a national crisis.

I wonder what Love would look like and how it would communicate in a crisis?


(2) Radio is where it really all began. Once it was discovered how to transmit radio waves into a receiver from one point to another, it was inconceivable of how far this technology could go. This traditional form of media was once the only reliable source of information the public could access. Some television shows first started on radio such as soap operas. Franklin D. Roosevelt used it to communicate his Fireside Chats during his administration. During these addresses he communicated information and messages of comfort to the American people especially during World War I. There is no doubt that his approach to connect to the American people through radio made him one of the most beloved presidents to date. His voice was reassuring at a time of unrest and he was able to address social issues that were of public concern. The Radio is still popular today in light of all the new forms of media that have entered the public arena. 

If Love had a radio show, I wonder what it would sound like?


(3) Social networking sites are all the rage these days and there is no sign of this media form relenting any time soon. These types of sites have increased in popularity within the last 10 or so years, and are revolutionizing the way we socialize. YouTube is one of the most popular social networking sites world-wide. Statistics show that YouTube has more than 1 billion users and 70% of them are outside of the US (YouTube.com, 2013). Almost anything can be found on this site from movie trailers to how to solve quadratic equations. There are many features to the site that make it easy to access and upload content to share with the public. This social networking site creates options for people who are bored with other forms of media and are using it to customize their viewing preferences.

I wonder what kind of  videos Love would post on YouTube?

(4) Smart Phones are the final part of this summary. People of all ages have these types of phones for communication and quick access to information. These devices allow people to connect to others at a moments notice and stay in constant contact with someone halfway around the world if need be. The cell phone was popular before this technology hit the market place. The “Net Generation” seems to prefer this media form over many others. 

I wonder if Love would prefer a Smart phone over face to face/verbal communication?

 

These are my thoughts, what are yours.....

Love Connects!