In this episode of the Web We Weave, Ruth and Janet analyze the new media and old media surrounding the website HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks, created by Michael Brian, is like an online encyclopedia. The website explores and explains the mechanics of how everyday machinery to abstract theories work. Today, we take a closer look at the design of the website, business/employment, various platforms, and the interactivity of the audience and content creators. Through these topics, we will analyze how HowStuffWorks employs new media strategies to attract, engage, and retain their audience by providing an array of interesting topics to suit almost anyones interests.
HowStuffWorks Employment Opportunities http://www.howstuffworks.com/jobs.htm
HowStuffWorks Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/HowStuffWorks
Foreign Accent Syndrome http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/neurological-conditions/foreign-accent-syndrome.htm referenced in episodes
How Do You Dream Lucidly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYiys-MI5Gs referenced in episode
About HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/about-hsw.htm
How It's Made Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_It%27s_Made
Why Wednesday Is not pronounced the Way It's spelled http://now.howstuffworks.com/2017/04/05/word-wednesday-pronunciation referenced in episode
Square Image: Canva and Main HowStuffWorks logo
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In this episode of the Web We Weave, Ruth and Janet analyze the new media and old media surrounding the website HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks, created by Michael Brian, is like an online encyclopedia. The website explores and explains the mechanics of how everyday machinery to abstract theories work. Today, we take a closer look at the design of the website, business/employment, various platforms, and the interactivity of the audience and content creators. Through these topics, we will analyze how HowStuffWorks employs new media strategies to attract, engage, and retain their audience by providing an array of interesting topics to suit almost anyones interests.
HowStuffWorks Employment Opportunities http://www.howstuffworks.com/jobs.htm
HowStuffWorks Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/HowStuffWorks
Foreign Accent Syndrome http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/neurological-conditions/foreign-accent-syndrome.htm referenced in episodes
How Do You Dream Lucidly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYiys-MI5Gs referenced in episode
About HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/about-hsw.htm
How It's Made Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_It%27s_Made
Why Wednesday Is not pronounced the Way It's spelled http://now.howstuffworks.com/2017/04/05/word-wednesday-pronunciation referenced in episode
Square Image: Canva and Main HowStuffWorks logo
In this week’s episode of the Web We Weave, we apply a critical lens to the new media surrounding "Westworld," a series on HBO created by Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan. Although the show itself is a form of old media, the writers of the show have taken extensive measures to extend the viewing experience. Working with HBO Marketing Directors, they created interactive websites that have hidden Easter eggs about the show. In addition to the websites, the complex design and enigma surrounding the series has incited fans to form their own discussion threads and platforms online. Moreover, we will highlight the way the writers have used new media strategies to extend audience engagement.
Sources:
“The Weird Science of Marketing “Westworld” by Daniel Holloway
Sabrina Calouri- HBO marketing SVP & worked in conjunction with writers to make interactive websites
http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/hbo-series-westworld-1201871794/
“HBO Needs to Rewire “Westworld” for Season 2: Advice From a Former Fan” by Andrew Wallenstein
http://variety.com/2016/tv/opinion/hbo-needs-to-rewire-westworld-for-season-2-advice-from-a-former-fan-1201933663/
“We Know Which “Westworld” Character You Are”- Buzzfeed Quiz
https://www.buzzfeed.com/matwhitehead/westworld-characters?utm_term=.yd6751b97K#.asa2bZWd2D
“Westworld’s multiple timeline theory”- YouTube video by The Outline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLli7Gc1ZBU&t=120s
Discovewestworld.com
https://www.discoverwestworld.com/#
Delosincorporated.com
http://delosincorporated.com/
“Westworld” Finale: DelosIncorporated.com”- Stephanie Dube Dwilson
Delosincorporated hex code translated into the two links
http://heavy.com/entertainment/2016/12/westworld-delosincorporated-delos-incorporated-website-what-to-do-hints-clues-steps-photos-screenshots-arg/
Image Credit: http://reveriespodcast.libsyn.com/
Ending Credits Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X35voOs4rQA
THE wEB wE wEAVE
In this episode of the Web We Weave, Ruth and Janet analyze the new media and old media surrounding the website HowStuffWorks. HowStuffWorks, created by Michael Brian, is like an online encyclopedia. The website explores and explains the mechanics of how everyday machinery to abstract theories work. Today, we take a closer look at the design of the website, business/employment, various platforms, and the interactivity of the audience and content creators. Through these topics, we will analyze how HowStuffWorks employs new media strategies to attract, engage, and retain their audience by providing an array of interesting topics to suit almost anyones interests.
HowStuffWorks Employment Opportunities http://www.howstuffworks.com/jobs.htm
HowStuffWorks Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/HowStuffWorks
Foreign Accent Syndrome http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/neurological-conditions/foreign-accent-syndrome.htm referenced in episodes
How Do You Dream Lucidly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYiys-MI5Gs referenced in episode
About HowStuffWorks http://www.howstuffworks.com/about-hsw.htm
How It's Made Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/How_It%27s_Made
Why Wednesday Is not pronounced the Way It's spelled http://now.howstuffworks.com/2017/04/05/word-wednesday-pronunciation referenced in episode
Square Image: Canva and Main HowStuffWorks logo
