Participatory Culture and Democracy
Chris Dahlen just posted an interesting essay on Pitchforkmedia about participatory culture and transmedia stories, and wonders whether these new tools could revitalize democracy, pushing us to become more active citizens. It’s an interesting read, check it out.
Frenzied Waters, Campfire’s big summer campaign for Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, was a huge success. Bloggers, radio personalities and the general public hunted for mysterious “Shark Attack” capsules, capsules that contained the artifacts of oceanic tragedies. Some from times past, some that hit closer to home than anyone could have imagined.
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