The Evolution of the New Media Species

Simon Foster

Discusses how the internet and digital media will be used, and how they may affect traditional media.

The Evolution of the New Media Species

Simon Foster

It was tempting to begin this article with a flurry of facts about the growth of internet usage and the consequent decline in traditional media. After all, that is how most articles about the internet seem to begin. However, I have decided to commence with a rational view of the internet and, in particular, its relationship with the medium its disciples seem to target most often: television. Let us begin by considering the following two facts:

  • In April 2000 the top 165 internet ...

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