Social Media Convergence Analysis
In addition, Jenkins highlights the profound development in social convergence in media worldwide. Social networks like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter helps people keep in touch or stay connected with their loved ones. In the article, Jenkins illustrates the benefits of the media convergence in a society: “Being a lover or a mommy or a teacher occurs on multiple platforms. Sometimes we tuck our kids into bed at night and other time we Instant Message them from the other side of the globe” (466). The internet helps people keep in touch or stay connected with loved ones. Social networks alerts people in daily lives, making them more efficient. It create and maintains a variety of different relationships all over the world. It maximizes the potential in reaching a much larger audience; creating more relationships at the same time. It broadens people’s ability to interact and communicate throughout all areas of society.