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Spanish telecentres are a catalyst and inclusion instrument in the information society. Nevertheless, there is a lack of studies describing the activities performed by these entities in their areas of impact. With this goal in mind, research was conducted to analyse the current situation of the telecentres, the strengthening of their networks and the activities undertaken. It is the goal of this paper to formulate a “resources and services model” as the framework for decision taking by political authorities or as a rethinking and analysis device for social agents.

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Media convergence is transforming the media business model. Film and television consumption over the internet force the breakdown of the traditional value chain. This paper aims to study the basics of online business models created to distribute and consume media content. This study considers funding sources and the reconfiguration of traditional model: flat rate, pay per view and advertising. The methodology is based on three case studies, connected to each of the funding formulas: Netflix, iTunes and Hulu. Results are intended to provide a business model proposal.

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Recent changes in the economic, social, and technological environment have impacted the careers of information professionals. On one hand, new jobs and opportunities have appeared, and on the other hand, layoffs in mainstream media companies indicate that the net impact has been negative. This article attempts to analyze the most important changes in the media environment, the main forces affecting supply and demand, and the impact of changes on the careers of information professionals. Finally, we propose that some of the new radical paradigms in the world of information professionals are not conceptually new.

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Recent changes in the economic, social, and technological environment have impacted the careers of information professionals. On one hand, new jobs and opportunities have appeared, and on the other hand, layoffs in mainstream media companies indicate that the net impact has been negative. This article attempts to analyze the most important changes in the media environment, the main forces affecting supply and demand, and the impact of changes on the careers of information professionals. Finally, we propose that some of the new radical paradigms in the world of information professionals are not conceptually new.

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Since the emergence of the Internet there has been continuous evolution in interface design, with designers trying to offer a good experience to users. Website developers regularly turn to heuristic indicators that have been collected throughout years of research and praxis. Nevertheless, these indicators are diverse and it is complicated locating which ones are applicable in every case. The objective of this work is to identify and analyze the most scientifically and geographically relevant heuristic indicators through a mapping review, in order to classify them according to formal and content components. The results are two taxonomies which make it easier to identify the location, and analyze and apply the guidelines.

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Mobile devices today have become the center of our connectivity. Radio companies tailor their content in several ways: podcasting, streaming, and mobile applications. The aim of this paper is to learn more about the mobile app content of the most popular talk radio stations in Spain. For this purpose, in January 2015 we conducted a qualitative content analysis in order to establish the type of products provided, their structure and hierarchy, and to determine to what extent Spanish talk radio stations are taking full advantage of this new potential.

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New actors who link their activity to content distribution are leading the business of online media content. These actors adapt their operations to the demands of converging media context, and they propose business models oriented to user satisfaction. Among them, Netflix is notably highlighted for leadership in its home market, the United States, and in its international expansion. This paper presents in detail the Netflix business model with a case study that focuses on three key areas: the catalogue and monetization formula, policy relationships with key audiences (users, content providers and internet providers) and its internationalization strategy. Based on the results, the projection of this model in the Spanish media market can begin to be discussed.

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[Resumen] Introducción. Conocer la operativa del sistema audiovisual en la comunicación móvil, es el objetivo principal de esta investigación. Para ello se analizan los contenidos audiovisuales y la eficacia de las aplicaciones para smartphone iOS y Android de las principales cadenas de televisión públicas y privadas de los cincos primeros países latinoamericanos según datos del PIB Nominal: Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia y México. Metodología. Se desarrolla un estudio cuantitativo, basado en técnicas de análisis de contenido. Resultados y conclusiones. En general, las apps analizadas se pueden descargar desde España, pero el acceso a sus contenidos audiovisuales es muy limitado, ya que es habitual que no se puedan visualizar desde fuera del país de origen. La mayoría de las televisiones estudiadas vuelcan sus programas en la aplicación tal y como fueron emitidos en el canal tradicional. Su principal finalidad es ofrecer contenidos y en pocos casos interactividad. [Abstract] Introduction. The main objective of this research is to learn about the operation of the audiovisual system in mobile communication. In order to do so, there is an analysis of the audiovisual contents and effectiveness of the smartphone apps iOS and Android's of the main public and private television networks of the five first Latin American countries based on the Nominal GDP: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. Methods. To develop a quantitative study, based on content analysis techniques. Results and conclusions. In general, analysed apps can be downloaded from Spain but access to their audiovisual content is very limited, since in most cases it cannot be accessed from outside the country of origin. Most of television networks studied, dump their programmes into the application as they were broadcasted in the traditional channel. Its main purpose is to offer contents and, in a few cases, interactivity. Document type: Report