The real value in media - The World Economic Forum
2020年4月2日 · The role of media historically has been central to the making of society and the construction of identity. At this dark moment for humanity, threatened by COVID-19 with many people physically isolated, this role is vital in the search for information, stories and art to feed the human spirit and ignite the imagination to overcome the challenges ahead.
How we use digital media is changing our lives - The World …
2016年1月19日 · Half of us believe that increased use of digital media has improved our lives, according to recent World Economic Forum research. From social networking to how we work, digital media is now integrated in much of what we do, improving our productivity and facilitating how we interact and communicate.
How media and entertainment is combatting systemic racism
2020年7月24日 · The media and entertainment industry has long monetized Black culture and creativity, and must address the absence of Black representation in positions of power. Advertising, consumer products, gaming, music, social media and sports companies are also addressing racism in content.
How does digital media really affect us? | World Economic Forum
2016年1月28日 · Seize the many opportunities digital media offers and avoid the risks that arise from overuse or maleficent use. A survey of 5,000 digital media users across five countries paints a positive picture: half of the respondents agreed that their digital media use had improved their overall quality of life – both socially and professionally.
The global war of narratives and the role of social media
2016年7月8日 · The creation of strategic narratives is at the core of modern strategic communication strategies in business, politics and even in warfare. The battle of narratives has become the bedrock of international politics, and social media a powerful tool to fight this battle. The unique characteristic of social media is that it empowers and enables individuals to …
The role of news media in promoting the SDGs | World Economic …
2020年1月20日 · News media can play an important role in raising awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 84 news organizations from around the world – including 11 from Japan – joined the SDG Media Compact. Japanese media sets the example in covering environmental topics and educating the public about the need for action on climate …
Here’s how technology has changed the world since 2000
2020年11月18日 · Following on from these first new media options, new communities and alternative media came the massive growth of social media. In 2004, fewer than 1 million people were on Myspace; Facebook had not even launched. By 2018, Facebook had more 2.26 billion users with other sites also growing to hundreds of millions of users.
How has social media changed the world? | World Economic Forum
2019年10月8日 · Fast changes like those brought about by social media always spark fears about possible negative effects. Specifically in the context of social media, a key question is whether these new communication technologies are having a negative impact on our mental health – this is an important question and we cover the evidence at Our World in Data here.
Disinformation is a threat to our trust ecosystem. Experts explain …
2024年3月7日 · The Principles for the Future of Responsible Media in the Era of AI, a World Economic Forum white paper, points out that media fragmentation, coupled with the increase of generative AI content often being indistinguishable from non-synthetic content, have made it harder for consumers to know what to trust and have increased the believe that the ...
Boosting LGBTQ representation with more diverse life stories
2022年5月24日 · With new challenges facing the community, specifically attacks against trans youth, it is cultural institutions like television that take on the crucial role of changing hearts and minds. What people see and hear in the media impacts the decisions we make in schools, offices, living rooms, courtrooms and at the ballot box.