Blog 3:

New media tools are a great way to reach a large audience. They can effectively spread information quickly and reach new people that would otherwise not be reached. 

Blogs: Blogging is  a great outlet for anyone. There are no limits to what type of blog you want to run. There are picture blogs, written blogs, written with pictures. There are information blogs, life blogs, medical blogs, the amount of different blogs is endless. There is something for everyone. There are sites that you interact with other bloggers more, and there are sites that you keep your own blog more on your own. As blogs are becoming more popular they are becoming more well known. There are some blogs that have hundreds of thousands of followers or readers. It is a great way to get information out. 

examples: tumblr.com, bloodspot.com, wordpress.com, and blogger (what we are using for this class).

Social Networking Sites: Social networking sites are similar to blogs in that you can post any information you want, but they have a little more structure than blogs. There are places to post information, pictures and contact information. Social networking sites are more accessible than blogs. Once you find a blog you want to follow, it is easy, but there are so many blog platforms it is hard to discover new ones. Social media sites are easily searchable and you can easily find people or companies you are interested in. 

examples: Facebook.com, twitter.com, pintrest.com, linkedin.com, (some overlap: tumblr.com).

Video Sharing Sites: Video sharing sites are another great way to spread information. In this case you don't have to rely on written word to get your message out. Videos are a great way to connect with people. Using charm and charisma you can connect to many people and create a following that way. 

examples: youtube.com, vine.com, vimeo.com.

New media tools are an excellent way to spread your message in this new technological age.