Fiestas Zapote. During this annual festival in January, the fiercest bulls from all over Costa Rica descend on the cityâs capital to compete in the biggest rodeo of the year. Additionally, entire blocks are closed off, booths and fair rides are constructed, and the sweet aroma of meat-on-a-stick wafts in the warm air.
For the news industry, the growth of YouTube and other video sharing sites represent a significant opportunity and also a challenge. News producers can use the site to grow their audience, find citizen-created videos, build their brand and generate revenue.
How mass media influences people is far different in the 21st century than it was for most of the 20th century.The term mass media itself may no longer apply in an era of personal social media that streams tips, reactions, rumors and observations that outrace news reporting of traditional media outlets.he term mass media itself may no longer apply in an era of personal social media that streams tips, reactions, rumors and observations that outrace news reporting of traditional media outlets.