Date of Award
Spring 2021
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Media & Communication; College of Arts & Sciences
First Advisor
Lisa Holderman
Abstract
The importance of the world staying connected and up-to-date on current news and new information is only going to continue as technology improves and people look for new sources of education. As we see so many things shift online during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s only natural that news would continue to shift that way as well. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, podcasts were an alternate source of information that was becoming more and more popular. While the information distributed by podcasts and social media may not be as complete as news from stereotypical sources, they are much more effective because they are more accessible, better at capturing the audience’s attention, and can be used to educate people on important issues or start a conversation.
Recommended Citation
Haines, Katherine, "Podcasts, An Increasingly Effective Media Tool" (2021). Capstone Showcase. 10.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2021/media_communication/10
Podcasts, An Increasingly Effective Media Tool
The importance of the world staying connected and up-to-date on current news and new information is only going to continue as technology improves and people look for new sources of education. As we see so many things shift online during the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s only natural that news would continue to shift that way as well. Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, podcasts were an alternate source of information that was becoming more and more popular. While the information distributed by podcasts and social media may not be as complete as news from stereotypical sources, they are much more effective because they are more accessible, better at capturing the audience’s attention, and can be used to educate people on important issues or start a conversation.