106 & Park attracts a lot of attention from their participants (audience) who are influenced to produce a substantial network of printed and online fanzines to keep the show alive. Such fans produce stories usually distributed to other readers via online discussion forums just as I’m doing. The studies of fans of the popular media, show’s that productive activities challenge the traditional gender roles. For example, websites such as “FanPop” , “FanPageList.com”, and "Facebook.com” ; illustrates the audiences reaction to the media.
In the show's 12 year history, for every two or three years, 106 & Park gives the show a somewhat new refreshing twist by hiring new hosts. In process of finding a new host, they hold a contest called “The Search”. This illustrates advertisement of the show being reproduced by the consumers. The Search is an video audition of skill and essence within a two month period time to be discovered. The key is personality. Those who are auditioning, has to make a video acting as their introducing a favorite video on the show’s countdown; explain to the world who will be watching your video why you should be the next host of 106 & Park; then finally tune in to the Top 10 Live show to see if your video makes the show. The contestants have the two month course to promote themselves via Youtube or etc to hopefully be scouted by 106 & Park. During the last week of the two month audition, 106 & Park narrows it down to seven finalists whom the consumers then vote for.
That actually sounds cool. This gives people a legitimate opportunity to show off their talent and passion for music. Sort of sounds a little like American Idol, minus the host position at the end.
ReplyDeleteIt does sound very similar to American Idol. I think that this show really connects to its audience, which is a great thing considering they are the ones responsible for the continuation of it.
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting. I still find it very amazing that they have a section to showcase the fans talent.
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