The Media Convergence Handbook sheds light the complexity of media convergence and the related business challenges. Approaching the topic from a managerial, technological as well as end-consumer perspective, it acts as a reference book and educational resource in the field. Media convergence implies the use of multi-platform content production and distribution tools. One of the main challenges within this context lies in the development of appropriate information and knowledge management systems to support convergence in the different media industry sectors. Does blurring the boundaries...

The Media Convergence Handbook sheds light on the complexity of media convergence and the related business challenges. Approaching the topic from a managerial, technological as well as end-consumer perspective, it acts as a reference book and educational resource in the field. Media convergence at business level may imply transforming business models and using multiplatform content production and distribution tools. However, it is shown that the implementation of convergence strategies can only succeed when expectations and aspirations of every actor involved are taken into account. Media...

Media Convergence Handbook - Vol. 1 & 2

This book contains high-profile contributions that emerged from the Information and Communication Technologies in Organizations and Society (ICTO) conference on "Smart Technologies for an Inclusive World," held in 2020.  It focuses on the interplay between technology adoption, digital transformation, and value creation, highlighting various aspects of current issues organizations face in adopting digital technologies to achieve an inclusive and sustainable society in the long term.As such, the book contributes to our understanding of a humanistic approach to managing digital transformation...