Included is a brief presentation that covers precautions against appropriation, especially when tasked with the marketing for SNHU.
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Landmark Court Cases
Within digital communication, there have been a lot of landmark cases that have paved the way and created precedents for future cases and events. Out of all the landmark cases, there are three in specific that come to mind: New York Times Co. v. Sullivan in 1964, New York Times Co. v. United States in …
Controversial Dilemma
Looking around, there are so many people connected within today’s fast paced environment through their various social media platforms. According to a Pew Research Center study in 2016, “nearly eight-in-ten online Americans (79%) now use Facebook, more than double the share that uses Twitter (24%), Pinterest (31%), Instagram (32%) or LinkedIn (29%) (Greenwood, Perrin & …
New York Times Vs. United States
There have been many precedents that have helped to lead media to where it is now and where it stands within constitutional limits. One of the major precedents was The New York Times Vs. United States case that helped to determine the individuals have freedom to publish information without fear of punishment or censorship from …
Law Vs. Ethics
Law and ethics are different from each other, but that difference isn’t always the most obvious as they can be defined in multiple ways. Law is simply a set of rules that have been set that we must abide by and regulate what we should do while ethics more so guides what we should do. …
Code of Ethics:
Codes of ethics were developed to be able to provide guidelines for journalists, reporters, and other media professionals to stand by and be able to take responsibility of their own actions within the media. They’re not made as rules or laws that need to be followed, so there are no legal implications to breaking them, …
Copyright Law Fact Sheet
Copyright law is also an important and essential item to know pertaining to digital media. SNHU does not condone any actions or behaviors that plagiarize other works, especially without any credit or citation to the author. What is a Copyright? Protection provided to authors of the original works from having their work copied, performed, or …
Libel Law Tips
Libel law is necessary for SNHU staff members to understand. With daily responsibilities like posts, campaigns, and reports, marketing staff members must follow these essential tips to avoid taking part in or providing libelous or defamatory information. Best Tips for Media Use: What is Libel? Defamatory statements that are transmitted through written form, like signs, …
Communication in Digital and Media Settings.
As communication professionals within the 21rst century, it is important to know and understand laws and ethics surrounding media. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Digital Media and Marketing team operates worldwide, but specializes in social media and marketing for higher education. Founded in 1932, SNHU began teaching accounting and finance to students, but has since …
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