The internet had been a huge influence on industry since it has been in existence. Whether or not it has been a good influence or not is the real question. The music, television/movie, and the small business industries have been the most effected by the presence of the internet. These industries have been dramatically affected by the internet and the digital era, through sales, exposure, and other means of producing a product, or some sort of media, have proved that the internet has been beneficial for the world. However, there are some possible negatives when it comes to the internet. In some cases, the implementation of the internet to some industries can ultimately be the downfall in many cases of industries not being able to adapt to digital world and all of its uses.

Music is a great example of how the internet how positively influenced an industry and continues to benefit it. Ever since the internet made its appearance in the music industry sales have been through the roof. The internet has helped merchandise sales exponentially. Now that the internet has come into play, merchandise can now be bought online rather than only physically at a concert or stores. Music itself has also become much easier to buy and listen to in general. Music is now sold on the internet rather than just in stores, albums and songs alike are available to buy, listen, and own online, making it easier to gain access to. The internet is also a great source of exposure for bands and artists in the modern world. Now all it takes to listen to an artist's/band's material is just a couple of clicks of a mouse then a user is exposed to seemingly limitless amounts of data behind said artist/bands. With ads on most streaming sites, bands are given exposure without even having to try and do so. 

The television/movie industry has also had a great deal of success since the rise of the internet also. Ever since the implementation of the internet, fans and show creators/movie producers alike, are able to interact and communicate with each other easier than previous times. In this way fans are able to voice their opinions about their favorite movies and shows and, in some cases, try to persuade creators and producers to change plot lines or some other element about the show or movie. Another reason the internet has had such a great effect on the television/movie industry is because, again, of the merchandise and how easy it is to buy or stream episodes or movies. There are many sites dedicated to streaming and selling merchandise for fans and critics to buy. Just like albums and songs, movies and shows are sold online rather than just stores, making streaming almost endless amounts of content. The kicker about these streaming websites is that they are extremely cheap and very reliable with functionality and payment methods. Essentially, the streaming and purchasing of movies and television shows/series is simple thanks to the internet. Plus, the feedback given to the developers I such a great way to stay in contact and try to make connections to a show, giving the audience a sense of power and can establish a good relationship with the producers benefitting both the fans and creators.

Small businesses, as well as international businesses, also benefit heavily from the internet and all of its uses in the economic world. Advertising, sales, and customer satisfaction are all variables that were easier to obtain thanks to the internet. Advertising is so prevalent on the internet that simply opening a browser can sometimes show ads for companies and other small or local businesses. Many businesses take advantage of this in order to get their name out in the world, many businesses actually got to have a great start up due to the internet. Many local and small businesses would stay primarily local and would never try to expand. With the implementation of the internet, getting one's name out there and conducting business in large bulk or across great distances was now easier than ever. Shipping also arises in the concerns of businessmen who use the internet as a means of trade.

Most of this essay has consisted of supportive arguments to the thesis at hand, however, with every topic brings arguments against any point. In this case the argument at hand would be the concerning question if small businesses were to adapt to the internet, would they be able to catch up with the economic world around them or will they be overwhelmed by the jest of it all. Essentially, the economy is so advanced thanks to the implementation of the internet that new companies, all around the world nut just Asia, have a hard time starting up or simply just evolving to compete with competition that uses the internet on a day-to-day basis rather than any other method. In all honesty, the rest of the world could use Asia as an experiment. Asia's success or eminent failure can be used as building blocks for other countries who haven't joined the digital age of business so that they can make a more successful business by either following in Asia's footsteps or by correcting their failures. In a way, Asia is somewhat of a test subject for the rest of the world's economic powers that have yet to join the business world via internet interaction. On one hand, Asia could be wildly successful and expand their business exponentially, increasing sales in its own individual countries but also increasing the economic status of the rest of the world. Then again, the entire implementation of the internet could be the downfall of Asia if they don't correctly adapt to the modern day business that the world knows and loves in this day and age. One could even say that Asia could be the influence that pushes the world into a new and better economic status that could lead to less poverty, rock sliding the world to help end hunger and homelessness also.

In conclusion, the internet has affected industry today and revolutionized trade in the modern world. The music, television/movie, and small business industry have evolved into greater versions due to the use of the internet, making these industries more valuable to the world's economic system. All one can see from the rise of the internet is an increase on revenue that is going to put the economic world ahead and only lead to bigger and greater things and can only mean more advancements in the modern world today.
