New Media Index: Our Weekly Content Analysis
This section contains the complete archive of all the PEJ New Media Indexes. They are published below in chronological order, but our archive is also searchable. Use the key word search on the left to find reports about specific news events.
| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: September 2, 2010 | | The debate over the mosque near Ground Zero in New York was a hotly contested issue for bloggers for the third week in a row as the focus turned to the motives of those opposing the construction. On Twitter, a new phone app feature from Google created a mostly positive buzz. And on YouTube, offbeat videos from a Brazilian election and dramatic footage from a hostage situation in the Philippines each received millions of views. |
| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: August 26, 2010 | |
The argument over the Park 51 Islamic center continued in
the blogosphere last week, but this time, mosque supporters dominated. Bloggers
also reacted to a poll that more Americans believe Barack Obama is a Muslim. On
Twitter, an article declaring "The Web is dead" was No. 1. And on YouTube, an
obscene gesture drove a popular video.
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| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: August 19, 2010 | | Bloggers were sharply critical of Google last week, accusing the internet giant of shifting its position on a key online policy. Meanwhile, a column arguing against a mosque near the site of Ground Zero drew plaudits. On Twitter, a baseball mishap made the roster of top stories while the No. 1 YouTube video had Boy Scouts booing Barack Obama.
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| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: August 12, 2010 | | A judge’s decision to overturn California’s ban on same-sex marriage became a reason to celebrate for many bloggers last week. Others rallied behind the website WikiLeaks, following its release of secret information about the war in Afghanistan. On Twitter, the decision by 40 wealthy Americans to donate money to charity drew the most attention. And on YouTube, an Alabama crime stopper became a web sensation.
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| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: August 5, 2010 | | The publication of information gleaned from Facebook profiles of millions of users was the top subject on Twitter last week. And a ruling that it’s okay to hack into the iPhone for new applications gained attention on both blogs and Twitter. On YouTube, slang-speaking teens have provoked millions of clicks for two weeks running. |
| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: July 29, 2010 | |
Last week, a blogger’s
discovery of a doctored BP photograph generated the most interest in the
blogosphere. Next came a discussion of the changing news business triggered by
a humorous column from a veteran journalist. On Twitter, users were most
interested in tracking how social networking sites were faring. On YouTube, an airborne
donkey drew the most hits.
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| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: July 22, 2010 | | Election-year politics and a noteworthy poll made up the hottest story in the blogosphere last week. Meanwhile on Twitter, a technology topic involving oft-scrutinized Apple topped the news agenda. And on YouTube, the most popular subject by far was Paul the octopus, the world-class World Cup handicapper.
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| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: July 15, 2010 | | An Internet prank aimed at 16-year-old pop star Justin Bieber provided amusement for many in the social media world last week. Social media also debated several legal issues ranging from immigration to the digital economy. And on YouTube, CNN host Anderson Cooper’s commentary on the lack of media access to the oil spill cleanup drew the most hits. |
| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: July 8, 2010 | | Civil liberties were the hot topics across social media last week. Bloggers debated the Supreme Court decision on gun ownership and Finland’s law making Internet access a legal right. Twitter drew attention to the discovery of a privacy leak on the website Foursquare. On YouTube, a video purportedly showing oily rain in the Gulf region led to controversy. |
| | Source: PEJ Research; Date Posted: July 1, 2010 | | The controversy surrounding General McChrystal – and especially Obama’s role in the matter – commanded attention on blogs and Twitter last week. Twitter users also shared news of a landmark copyright ruling portrayed as a victory for online freedom. And on YouTube, a clip of a dancing baby led to a vibrant conversation over authenticity. |
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