Today I came across an article on The Next Great Generation that asked whether ‘social films’ are the next big thing. Social films are short webisodes distributed via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, and which require the viewer to take action in order to influence how the story will develop. The
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This is the fourth part of my ‘Why Transmedia?’ series. Please click to go to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Finally: Transmedia has a Global Appeal We’re only two-thirds through 2011, and already we can see a definite trend, particularly in the movie industry: The international success of your franchise can make or
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This is Part 3 of my ‘Why Transmedia’ series. Please click to go to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4. Transmedia Possesses a Great Economic ROI Needless to say, transmedia universes harbor immense economic opportunities. Of course, as with all business enterprises, a certain amount of risk remains, but careful research, planning, and
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This is the second part in my ‘Why Transmedia’ series. Please click to go to Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4. Transmedia Offers Great Possibilities for Fans to Get Involved “It’s the time that you spent on your rose that makes your rose so important.” - The wolf in Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince I know that
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Why transmedia? (Note: This is the first part of my ‘Why Transmedia?’ series. Please click to access Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.) Well, first of all, because it’s FUN. Depending on the type and intricacies of a transmedia universe, it can be one of the best puzzles you’ll ever solve. In a good
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