NEW MEDIA
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DIGITAL PIRACY
The rise of Web 2.0 and interactivity has led to an explosion in digital piracy. Whilst piracy of media has always existed, the rise of the internet has led to some media producers questioning whether it is even worth producing media products any more.
Do YOU download?
The rise of Web 2.0 and interactivity has led to an explosion in digital piracy. Whilst piracy of media has always existed, the rise of the internet has led to some media producers questioning whether it is even worth producing media products any more.
Do YOU download?
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GAME OF THRONES
With the fourth series of HBO's Game of Thrones screening on Australian pay TV this month, the issue of piracy has once again been raised, with many media commentators questioning why more people in Australia download this show than anywhere else.
Much of the complaining comes from media organisations that broadcast the show. These organisations pay the show's producers for the right to broadcast the show, and make profit on the associated advertising.
With the fourth series of HBO's Game of Thrones screening on Australian pay TV this month, the issue of piracy has once again been raised, with many media commentators questioning why more people in Australia download this show than anywhere else.
Much of the complaining comes from media organisations that broadcast the show. These organisations pay the show's producers for the right to broadcast the show, and make profit on the associated advertising.