The digital revolution, particularly through YouTube, has modified the way Paralympic Games are consumed. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) leverages YouTube to reach larger, diverse audiences, functioning both as an alternative and addition to traditional TV. The IPC must master this new media landscape, balancing content creation and audience engagement within the algorithm-based system, to ensure fair visibility for all athletes and disciplines. Peak content production and viewership typically align with major events like the Paralympic Games.
How has Convergence Culture influenced the PGA Tour’s decision making?
This will be our final blog post within our sport media ecology series, this series was created with the aim of educating individuals on what media ecology is and how it has evolved over the years transcending the way in which we all consume sport today. Within this blog we will discuss Convergence Culture, beginning... Continue Reading →