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Czech podcasting of a Public Service Media As a Recent Phenomenon
Nováková, Klára ; Lovaš, Karol (advisor) ; Skalický, Matěj (referee)
Podcasting - a phenomenon known only in America a few years ago, has reached even the Czech Republic nowadays. This bachelor thesis focuses on the phenomenon of podcasting of both Czech Television and Czech Radio, which are known as public service media. It consists of a practical and a theoretical part. The theoretical part puts the topic into context, from the definition of basic concepts to the process of creating the practical part of this bachelor thesis. The practical part in the form of a radio podcast introduces the podcast production of the mentioned public service media, their development, the current situation and what the future is like for this phenomenon. The radio podcast is supplemented with parts of interviews with respondents as well as with short excerpts from the podcasts mentioned. The script of the practical part of this bachelor thesis, as well as transcripts of interviews with respondents, are included in the appendix.
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The influence of digital media on the production of Czech Radio news and opinion journalism
Vrbová, Vendula ; Maršík, Josef (advisor) ; Lovaš, Karol (referee)
This master thesis called The influence of digital media on the production of Czech Radio news and opinion journalism focuses on the changes in the producing of news and journalistic content of Czech Radio caused by the origin and development of network digital media. It describes the current form and functioning of the Czech Radio newsrooms and deals with the role that public institution attach to new media. The theoretical part attempts to define new media and describe their effects on traditional mass media. It also places in the context of current public service broadcasting in the Czech Republic and describes the development of technology that preceded the current situation. The aim of the practical part of the master thesis is a qualitative analysis of the impacts of the latest changes in available technology and new habits of consumers of media content. The main source of information in the analytical part of the thesis are respondents from the ranks of Czech Radio workers. The thesis answers the question of how important role digital media play for Czech Radio and how the Department of New Media cooperates with radio journalists. It also focuses on new journalistic content and formats that are emerging in radio broadcast as a result of the expansion of new media. Last but not least, the...
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Podcasting - audio content in the digital era and its listeners in Czechia
Sudíková, Tereza ; Miessler, Jan (advisor) ; Vlček, Tomáš (referee)
The master thesis entitled "Podcasting - audio content in the digital era and its listeners in Czechia" is devoted to the phenomenon of podcasting which connects the traditional audio format with new digital technologies. It deals with its history and current state both abroad and in Czechia. It also describes the specifics of podcasting, compares it with radio programs, mentions the importance of podcast applications or the funding issue of independent podcasts. It focuses attention on the role of the audience in today's world and the associated concepts of participatory culture and user generated content. The audience is also associated with the uses and gratifications theory which tries to understand why people consume media content. The aim of the research part of the thesis was to obtain information about Czech podcast listeners with whom semi-structured interviews were conducted. The collected data were then processed using the grounded theory method. The findings are organized into five chapters in order to answer five research questions. They revealed the motivations of Czech listeners for listening to podcasts, their perception of podcasts in comparison with radio programs, their attitude to listening to Czech and foreign podcasts, their perception of podcast presenter and their attitude...
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The Phenomenon of Podcasting and its use in marketing communication in the Czech Republic
Cypriánová, Barbora ; Rosenfeldová, Jana (advisor) ; Ježková, Tereza (referee)
This bachelor thesis focuses on the use of Czech podcasts for marketing communication. Firstly, it introduces the phenomenon of podcasting and its evolution both in the world and in the Czech Republic. It also describes different characteristics of podcasting that can mean certain benefits or disadvantages for instance when incorporating commercial communication. Incorporating commercial communication is also the main focus of the following part of the thesis where podcast monetization is discussed. The main topic of the research is the amount of commercial partnerships or the podcaster's own product promotions in Czech podcasts, as well as the way they are carried out. For further context, the thesis also presents other ways of monetization used by Czech podcasters. The research was conducted with the use of content analysis of selected podcasts.
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Podcasts production and consumption in the Czech Republic with a focus on marketing and business
Gregorová, Leona ; Soukeník, Štěpán (advisor) ; Groman, Martin (referee)
This diploma thesis is devoted to the phenomenon of podcasting and its definition within the new media. It introduces the term in the context of its history and its current situation on foreign markets, ie the cradle of its origin. It also defines it in detail in terms of its characteristic features, form, content, and in terms of its consumption and creation. It also defines it in the context of other media types such as radio, online video and audiobooks. Attention is also paid to the possibilities of its monetization. The phenomenon is anchored in the context of new media concepts such as produsage, participatory culture and long-tail. Last, but not least, several chapters are devoted to the development of the medium and its current state in the Czech Republic. A significant part of the thesis offers and insight into the patterns of media usage by Czech listeners, as well as an insight into the current podcasting scene through the eyes of podcast creators with a focus on marketing and business. Based on quantitative survey among the listeners, the characteristics of media usage, its socio-cultural aspects, motivations to listen, opinions on the diversity of Czech offerings and the perception of advertising in podcasts were further explored. Based on qualitative analysis, the types of podcasting...
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Podcasting as a New Media Phenomenon and its Current State in the Czech Republic
Svobodová, Markéta ; Vochocová, Lenka (advisor) ; Miessler, Jan (referee)
This MA thesis is devoted to podcasting, one of the phenomena of new media. It describes its origins and development; in greater detail it deals with the present state and characteristic features of podcasts from the viewpoint of their contents, forms, user practice, ways of financing, and also technological perspectives. Attention is focused on elements which interconnect podcasting with radio and radio programmes and also on their differences. The phenomenon is presented in the context of chosen concepts related to web 2.0. Several chapters focussed generally on the development and present state of podcasting are devoted to the situation in the Czech Republic. The research part then provides insight into the present situation from the point of view of independent podcast creators, with whom half-structured interviews were carried out. On the basis of a qualitative analysis of these interviews, several types of attitudes to podcasting and a number of factors related to production of podcasts were identified - primarily motivations to create them as well as some discouraging aspects. Further results of the analysis concern motivation of the authors to listen to podcasts of other creators, their view of the present state of affairs in the sphere of podcasting in the Czech Republic, and their...
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Mobile App for Receiving Podcasts and Audeliver.com
Janota, Maroš ; Szőke, Igor (referee) ; Herout, Adam (advisor)
The aim of this thesis is to implement a mobile application for receiving podcasts from Audeliver service. It is using modern graphic design for user interface based on Material Design. The application provides automatic synchronization of podcasts and downloading of newest episodes. All information about all episodes are saved into the Realm database. Individual chapters explain theoretical information about podcasts and developing of applications for Android platform. The other chapters describe design, testing, and implementation of the MyPodcasts application.
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Podcast as a didactic aid of teacher
Khas, Miloslav ; Brdička, Bořivoj (advisor) ; Černochová, Miroslava (referee)
TITLE: Podcast as a didactic aid of teacher AUTHOR: Bc. Miloslav Khas DEPARTMENT: Department of Information & Technical Education SUPERVISOR: Ing. Bořivoj Brdička, Ph.D. ABSTRACT: Use of podcast as an educational medium is the principal and crucial topic of this thesis. The diploma thesis is focused on history and development of this phenomenon and points to the possibilities of podcast use at primary schools. The goal of this thesis is to show not only the advantages and benefit of the podcast for pupils and the teacher, but also to highlight the possible problems during its use and introduction. The theoretical part is dealing with aspects and podcast use at schools and provides an overview of existing researches. The other part is giving us an overview of existing solutions and good examples of practice at Czech schools and schools in abroad. The main part represents an experiment description including own solution proposal used at the primary school in Staňkov. This thesis can serve as a podcast guide for other possible interested persons striving for similar activities. KEYWORDS: Podcast, iPod, information and communication technology, MP3, sound, video, audio records, education, competence, school radio.
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Application for Audeliver.com Downloading
Pristaš, Martin ; Szőke, Igor (referee) ; Herout, Adam (advisor)
The aim of this work is to create an application to download and play podcasts. I focused mainly on the simplicity of the application design and creating a pleasant user environment. The application is programmed in Swift and uses modern elements of graphic application interface in iOS. I was able to test the application on users and optimize its hardware requirements. I managed to successfully optimize hardware requirements of the application and expand its use to more Apple devices. The benefit of this work is new knowledge of application development, but also respect for human interface guidelines. Since the app uses modern language and brings modern means of implementation, its main benefit is that it shows the direction the application development is headed.
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Implement Android Application for Download and Listening to Audio Podcasts
Bajaník, Filip ; Herout, Adam (referee) ; Szőke, Igor (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with implementation of an Android application for downloading and listening to the audio podcasts. Application is mainly focused on a friendly user interface and integration of the podcast service Audeliver. The first part of this thesis contains theoretical specifications of the platform and analysis of the existing solutions. The second part is concentrated into the actual application design, implementation and testing. The final part reviews the progress of the final application and presents possibilities of the potential development.
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