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The podcast phenomenon and its importance in today 's
Koucká, Anna ; Jirků, Jan (advisor) ; Skalický, Matěj (referee)
This bachelor thesis is devoted to podcasting, which is one of the latest phenomena that occured in the traditional media and also in our society. It describes the origins, the development and the characteristics of this phenomenon and it also focuses on the motivation of the listeners and the producers. The research part is focused on the point of view which the professional or independent authors and owners of the podcasts studios have on the importance of podcasts in the media, content monetization or current state of Czech podcasts industry. As a part of this research, I interviewed seventeen podcasters or professionals in this area. Last but not least, the research part includes a survey which explores the age and demographic structure of podcast listeners and also their habits and opinions about podcasting. In the end, the thesis foreshadows the possible future of podcasting and also points out the opinions, which the respective producers have on 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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