The three global media events that jump to my mind are 9-11 and the war in Iraq, issues surrounding Israeli-Palestine conflict and the Gaza strip, and global warming.
These events are all related to violence and continually reappear within all branches of media. 9-11 and the war in Iraq, or the so-called war on terrorism, drew heavy attention. The Middle East remains to be one of the most misunderstood and conflictive areas in the world, so naturally media is constantly engaged in its conflicts. The development of advanced weaponry has caught the attention of everyone. We are always captivated by our fears. Global warming has become a huge issue with our nation and other beginning to focus more on environmental impacts and "going green" becoming a trend (which I think is one of the most clever examples of smart marketing I have ever seen).
There are certainly global issues that are under-represented. While disasters and violence are always big news, their effects on citizens of those areas affected are often forgotten soon after. Haiti was the latest big news, but the consequences of the disaster are in the news less and less.
Cyberspace allows the opportunity for media events to be expanded. While the news condenses information so that a viewer or reader can catch it on the fly, the internet allows for individual participation. Commuication through blogs, social media, discussion boards, and so on create an environment for indiviual commentary and input on global issues. It can become more personal and is easier than ever to spread the news and your thoughts on it.
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