G.M.E : Outstanding media events	1. transform a global population into a global community 2. celebration/ horror moments 3.social networks--> gossip, stories, theories 4: change public opinion
Global Media Events are:	interruption of daily life moments of high drama *contradictions
Consequences:	1: more responsibility 2: audience should reflect critically
Examples for globalization of media culture:	virtual communities are centrifugal ___________________________________ globalized TV formats with international audiences	soccer culture __________________ soap opera culture
Terrorism and Media Reports (2014)	* use of physical force by non-state actors against soft targets such as civilians *Distribution of messages about terrorist	Terrorist action
Trends in Globalization	1.privatization led to commercialization 2. African broadcast field shows increase 3.liberalization and democratization = satirical press 4. reinvent ICT’s to suit their culture	Eko 2007
Trends in Globalization	1. growing “Hollywoodization” 2. some asianization cultural aspect 3. Hollywood productions are outsources -$ 4. cultural and economic symbiosis between Asia and America will grow	Rampal 2007
Trends in Globalization	1. prefer domestic programming but ownership, operational practices, technology is mostly international 2. commercial television and consumer demands have replaced television as public service	Steemers 2007
Trends in Globalization	(1) emergence of regionalization (2) advent of niche media markets (3) rise of “networks” (4) s talk shows, reality television and video clips :):):)	Kraidy and Khalil 2007
Trends in Globalization	(1) national production of TV programs ^ (2) regional imports between telenovelas (3) American fiction :)	Lozano 2007