Today new media immensely fosters creativity in several ways for not only professional creative directors, but also amateurs who simply want to showcase their talent. In the world of interconnected socialization, millions of people have access to the Internet and unlimited tools such as blogging, uploading videos and music, and social networking. As learned previously, blogging can be used for news, how to's, journalism, product/service reviews, planning, showcasing photography and art, etc. As long as it is free and accessible, someone is bound to come across it.
Websites such as YouTube or Souncloud enable people to show off their video and music editing talent, uploaded and made public for the world to see/hear. As soon as Gangnam Style became a viral hit on the Internet, people started recording their own versions inspired by the dance and beat (same with the Harlem Shake). Also, several videos on YouTube are parodies or mash-ups of popular movies, music, televised footage, etc (Barnes, Disney Tolerates a Rap Parody of its Critters. But Why?). I remember finding an Obama version of "Call Me Maybe," using snippets of his speeches and interviews. And if that isn't enough, there are many ways to market a blog or video through social networking, in which businesses, television hosts, and politicians have been taking advantage of.
Defintely social media is a great way to promote your creativity. After the gangam style, I am sure you remembered the harlem shake. Even baruch made their versions of harlem shake vs Hunter College.
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