Amazon
Definition
Amazon, within the media landscape, is a multinational technology company that has significantly impacted the ways media is distributed and consumed by offering streaming services, e-books, and online publishing platforms. It represents a key example of digital media's evolution, influencing both content accessibility and creation.
Analogy
Amazon in the changing media landscape is like a giant supermarket for digital content; just as you can find almost any grocery item in a large supermarket, on Amazon, you can access a vast array of books, movies, music, and more—all from your digital device.
Related terms
Streaming Services: Platforms that allow users to watch TV shows, movies, and listen to music in real-time over the internet without downloading files.
E: books - Digital versions of books that can be read on computers or other electronic devices such as e-readers or smartphones.
Digital Publishing: The practice of distributing written content through digital means such as websites, e-books, and online magazines or newspapers
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