As video-blogging or "vlogging" becomes increasingly popular on sites like YouTube, we wanted to discuss the influence and potential of this new medium. It is simple to use and offers brief glimpses to the lives of others as reality shows have long claimed to do. Unlike reality TV, however, vlogging is edited by the individuals on-screen, who have a much more personal and constant relationship with their various audiences. 

Further Reading:

The Independent, "Zoella: YouTube vlogger buys five-bedroom Brighton mansion worth £1million"

The Guardian, "The young vloggers and their fans who are changing the face of youth culture"

Tube Filter, "ShayCarl Says He’ll Cut Back After Another Year Of Daily Vlogs"