Define the “audience commodity” and explain Smythe and Meehan’s main arguments about this concept.

Define the “audience commodity” and explain Smythe and Meehan’s main arguments about this concept. Then give your perspective: to what extent do you agree or disagree with Smythe’s contention that making the audience into a “commodity” is detrimental for media consumers? Explain and support your stance with details from your experiences as a consumer and/or School Of Journalism and Communication student. Information: – For your answers, include only the information you need to answer the question fully.