Cmst 301 6384 digital media and society (2168) discussion wizard kim

Topic 1: E-commerce

This week is all about E-commerce.  

Discussion:
E-commerce is a natural byproduct of an Interconnected world.

Question #1: 
Select and respond to one of the following questions

1. What are the impacts of E-commerce on traditional “mom-and-pop”, “brick-and mortar” businesses?
2. What are some of the pros and cons of E-commerce for the consumer?
3. What are the pros or cons of E-commerce for businesses?
4. What are the driving factors that have resulted in the growth of E-commerce within the last decade?
5. How has the increase in E-commerce changed the way in which products and services are marketed?
6. What role has digital media played in the rise of E-commerce?

Topic 2: The Amazon Empire

This week you viewed a slideshow titled How Amazon Controls Ecommerce: Amazon.com the Hidden Empire.

Discussion:
Amazon is a prime example of the power of eCommerce.

Question #1: 
What topic stood out to you the most in this presentation?