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            In the digital age, the way Americans get their news has shifted dramatically. This illustrates a major transformation in the communication workplace. According to a Pew Research Center study, more than eight‑in‑ten U.S. adults (86%) now get news from a smartphone, computer, or tablet “often” or “sometimes”.  (Shearer, 2021).  This is now more common than getting news from broadcast television or print sources, marking a clear departure from traditional media formats. I know that personally, I watch news broadcasts through my smartphone and almost never on television, either through podcasts or news channels. This change has reshaped the communication field. Newsrooms and media organizations are no longer focused primarily on print publications or scheduled TV broadcasts. Instead, communicators must produce content optimized for digital devices and platforms. This can include p osting clips from news segments on social m...

  I found this short whilst scrolling through YouTube shorts late at night. When I came across this video, I thought what a perfect summary of how communication through media evolves, and how over time, we have prioritized short form content. Mobile tech has shifted content creation into short-form vertical videos that aim to capture the viewers attention within the first few seconds. Through mobile apps like Vine, TikTok, and Instagram, we have changed how people interact with media, and this effect is felt across generations. Professional communicators now must be able to blend storytelling and technical skills to capture attention in a saturated media landscape. Over time, the rise of mobile technology has fundamentally shifted content creation toward short-form, vertical video formats designed to capture viewers’ attention within the first few seconds.  The shift toward short-form content did not happen overnight. Platforms like Vine demonstrated that six seconds could be ...