New media terminology
Here are some new media terminology that you might find useful:
Digital Media
- Viral: A piece of content that spreads rapidly online, often through social media.
- Meme: A humorous image, video, or piece of text that is copied and spread rapidly online.
- Influencer: An individual who has built a large following on social media and uses their influence to promote products or services.
- Content Creator: An individual who creates and shares content online, often through social media or blogs.
- Digital Native: A person who has grown up with digital technology and is comfortable using it.
Social Media
- Algorithm: A set of rules that determines what content is displayed to a user on a social media platform.
- Hashtag: A keyword or phrase preceded by the "#" symbol, used to categorize and make content discoverable on social media.
- Engagement: The interaction between a user and a piece of content, such as likes, comments, and shares.
- Follower: A user who has chosen to receive updates from another user's social media account.
- Inbox: A user's personal mailbox on a social media platform, where they receive messages and notifications.
Online Communities
- Forum: A online discussion board where users can share ideas and opinions.
- Reddit: A social news and discussion website where users can share content and participate in online communities.
- Subreddit: A community within Reddit that focuses on a specific topic or interest.
- Discord: A communication platform designed for communities, often used by gamers and other groups.
- Slack: A communication platform designed for teams and communities, often used by businesses and organizations.
Digital Culture
- Slay: To excel or dominate at something, often used to describe someone's online presence or skills.
- Savage: To be brutally honest or sarcastic, often used to describe someone's online behavior.
- Tea: Gossip or juicy information, often shared online.
- Lowkey/Highkey: To express a subtle or intense feeling about something, often used to describe one's emotions or opinions.
- Salty: To be bitter or resentful, often used to describe someone's online behavior.
E-commerce and Online Shopping
- E-commerce: The buying and selling of goods and services online.
- Affiliate Marketing: A form of online marketing where an individual earns commissions by promoting products or services.
- Dropshipping: A retail fulfillment method where a store does not keep products in stock, but instead purchases them from a third-party supplier.
- Influencer Marketing: A form of marketing where brands partner with influencers to promote their products or services.
- Omnichannel: A retail strategy that integrates multiple sales channels, such as online and offline, to provide a seamless customer experience.
I hope these terms are helpful!