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Reflecting on Lessons from my New Media Technologies class (Comm372T) By Emmitt Downing Jr. 12/1/25 Over the past semester, I’ve had the opportunity to explore the evolving landscape of new media technologies and how they shape both personal identity and professional presence. Looking back, one assignment stands out as my favorite: the Media Curation project . This task allowed me to select, analyze, and present media artifacts that resonated with my interests and career goal

Exploring Intimacy and Authenticity in YouTube Content By Emmitt Downing Name of YouTuber: Will Motivation Number of followers: 347,000+ subscribers Link to Channel: Will Motivation - YouTube Link to Selected Video: MY REAL INCOME AND WHY I'M NOT RICH... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmR_-SOpeQs Analysis Will Motivation is a car enthusiast and real estate investor who has built a vibrant community around his YouTube channel, where he shares stories, advice, and personal

[Media Curation #2] Instagram Analysis By Emmitt Downing 11/9/2025 New Media Technology, 372T, Old Dominion University ’25 Name of User : @no_limit_found Number of Followers : 1,967 Link to Account : https://www.instagram.com/no_limit_found   Selected Post from Account : https://www.instagram.com/p/DCngZoau4pa/ Description : The Instagram account @no_limit_found  presents a compelling portrait of a driven entrepreneur and creative visionary. Through a curated mix of high-qual

A Personal Encounter with Targeted Advertising by Emmitt Downing Jr. Portrait photo of me walking next to the Norfolk Scope Arena In...

Cutting Through Boundaries: A Barber’s Path with Facebook Marketing by Emmitt Downing Jr. Baym’s Concepts in a Modern Barber’s Journey My...