Blogging Choice Assignment - 3/27/12

I had a somewhat limited interaction with the media today. I had a test today so I was either in class or in the library studying all day. The most noticeable media form that I came in contact with was media accessible from my smart phone. I checked my Facebook and Twitter applications and also listened to the Pandora music station on my phone. I had never really noticed before that the advertisements on Pandora are specific to your location, music tastes, etc,. This observation was particularly interesting because I then noticed that Facebook ads are the same way; however, Facebook has access to even more personal information about you which creates some very compelling advertisements. I also had another interesting reaction during my observation of my interaction with media: I never realized how constantly I listen to music. Whether through my phone, on my laptop, on the radio, on my iPod, or in the car, music is always playing. I listen to music while I study, work out, get ready, and whenever I'm just relaxing. The reach of the media form of music is pretty extensive. Even though I had a more limited exposure to media today, it is fascinating to realize the amount of media contact that is possible through a smart phone.