Exploring how media theories explain the world's biggest stories.
Welcome to Media Unpacked, your go-to source for understanding media phenomena through the lens of professional communication theories. We delve into current events, explaining the 'why' and 'how' behind the media landscape. Join us as we explore, analyse, and unpack the world around us.
Featured Analysis
The Israel-Gaza Conflict on social media, and how the ongoing battle has challenged perspectives, theories and concepts in everyday media.
One of the most significant global media events of the 21st century, the Israel–Gaza conflict has transformed how information is produced, shared, and consumed. This analysis examines how the ongoing conflict challenges key media theories and concepts, including Habermas' Public Sphere, Cultural Convergence, Participatory Culture, Fake News and Misinformation, and Crisis Communication Theory, highlighting the evolving role of digital media in shaping public opinion and global discourse.
Our content pillars
We offer a range of content designed to deepen your understanding of media. Our approach focuses on applying theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios, ensuring that our explanations are both relevant and insightful. Explore our core content areas below.
Theories explained
Gain a clear understanding of fundamental communication theories and how they apply to media.
Case studies
See how theories are applied to real-world media events through in-depth case studies.
About Media Unpacked
Hi, my name is Taya Longley, and I am a student studying CMN120: Introduction to Global Media and Communication. This is an educational blog created to examine key media and communication theories and concepts by applying them to contemporary global media events. Topics such as Public Sphere, Cultural Convergence, Participatory Culture, Fake News and misinformation, and Crisis Communication Theory, will be explored as Media Unpacked aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of how media influences public discourse, culture and society.
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