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User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production

by Michael Taylor 1,*
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FCMICS  2023 5(2):42; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923
Received: 20 July 2023 / Accepted: 24 August 2023 / Published Online: 23 September 2023
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The rise of digital platforms has significantly transformed the landscape of media production, giving birth to a new era characterized by the democratization of content creation. This paper explores the phenomenon of user-generated content (UGC) and its implications for the traditional media industry. User-generated content refers to any content created by individuals and shared via digital channels, which has become increasingly prevalent in the contemporary media ecosystem. By examining the underlying factors driving the growth of UGC, this paper argues that it has not only changed the way content is produced but also redefined the role of the consumer within the media industry. The analysis reveals that technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and the decline of traditional media have collectively contributed to the rise of user-generated content. Furthermore, the paper discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by UGC, including issues related to content quality, copyright, and the potential for misinformation. Overall, this paper highlights the transformative power of user-generated content in shaping the future of media production and consumption.

Keywords: User-Generated Content (UGC); - Media Production; - Democratization of Media; - Digital Platforms; - Content Creation.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Taylor. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Taylor, M. (2023). User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 5(2), 42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923
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Taylor, M. User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2023, 5, 42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923
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Taylor M. User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2023, 5(2):42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923
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Taylor, Michael 2023. "User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 5, no.2:42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923

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Taylor, M. User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2023, 5, 42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923
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Taylor M. User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2023, 5(2):42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923
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Taylor, Michael 2023. "User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 5, no.2:42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923
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Taylor, M. (2023). User-Generated Content and the Democratization of Media Production. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 5(2), 42. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230923

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