Mediacology

putting the 'eco' into media ecology (and other tangential meditations)

The mother of intervention

In Germany the Zappa estate is suing the Arf Society– producers of Zappanale, a three day tribute festival that features cover bands and “Zappa-esque rock”– for trademark infringement. Spiegel Online sums up the paradox:
Mother of Intervention: Zappa Festival Defends Itself from … Zappa – International – SPIEGEL ONLINE – News:

In the end, it all depends on how you define Frank Zappa. Either the outspoken rock legend was a beacon of freedom and independence belonging to all who hoped for a better political future free from pervasive government interference or he was an awe-inspiringly multifaceted musician whose unique sound and one-of-a-kind presentation is what keeps people listening today.

Now available, Antonio's health and media literacy CDROM curriculum for youth of color, Merchants of Culture. This valuable resource contains dozens of video and print examples of how advertisers market harmful substances such as alcohol and tobacco to various niche audiences, including Native Americans, Latinos, African Americans, Asians, GLBT and Women. This is an excellent primer for introducing the subject of cultural marketing to high school and middle school students. This is also a great product for health professionals and councilors working in the area of prevention.