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Public-powered journalism in local news reporting: public opinion research for local newsroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
institutions, and audience researchers in the communication industries to gain insight and recommendations in public opinion and audiences research methods that could potentially help local newsrooms and journalists to improve their understanding...
Let’s collab : exploring what makes collaborations in public media newsrooms succeed (or fail)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Public media has become a leader in collaboration to combat news deserts. Many public radio editors have cited clear benefits to collaborations such as better in-depth coverage of issues like health, agriculture, race and guns. In this article...
Exploring culture: structure, agents, and diversity within chicago advertising agencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
The US advertising and public relations industry has long struggled with diversity, inclusivity and equity, and it is clear that there is a dire need for increased focus on fostering diverse, inclusive and equitable cultures inside advertising...
Media framing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Changes to the U.S. tax system can have significant impacts on individuals, and the media is often where the public turns to for information and explanation of the changes...
To quit or not to quit : voluntary turnover among Millennial English-language journalists in Indonesia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This qualitative study investigates the voluntary turnover and job satisfaction among millennial English-language journalists in Indonesia in order to understand why young journalists leave their news organization or ...
Asian women in newsroom management : exploring the responsibilities and challenges of promoting diversity in the newsroom
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Diversity is a widely discussed and researched topic as the news industry strives to improve parity. This project focuses on Asian American women ...
The burden of talent : examining the impact of media coverage on the performance and mental health of young Bulgarian soccer players
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The aim of this project is to explore how young professional football players cope with media pressure and other stressors associated with elite sports. ...
Will the new German man please stand? Hegemonic masculinity in Nazi propaganda and German cinema
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Between 1933 and 1945, under the supervision of Reich Minister of Propaganda Joseph Goebbels, the propaganda of the Nazi Party, and later the German government, preached a message of absolute devotion to the state based ...
The moneymakers: business publications and alternative revenue streams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
that appeal to the publication's audience and the consumers of the brand. Alternative revenue streams fill in much of the gaps and serve as a supplement to traditional streams of revenue, including subscriptions and advertising. Publishers and editors...
Speed and accuracy: how a medium market television news operation fact-checked information on covid-19 vaccine.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
as "best practices" for use in future emergencies where science rather than opinion is required for the public good....
Strategies to combat news avoidance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This research outlines the strategies that communicators involved with audience engagement in news organizations are using to reach their audiences despite compassion fatigue-induced news avoidance. The research was based ...
Raising awareness and encouraging action : evaluating professional training as a means to strengthen work routines among environmental communication practitioners
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Although environmental threats have been around for a while, now, more than ever, people are aware of their impacts and consequences. Environmental ...
Game launch crisis : how Fallout 76 and Anthem used Twitter to manage a poor game launch
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
and hurt the game makers' reputation. The findings show PR practitioners must be sincere, direct, transparent and prepared when managing a crisis on Twitter. The professional component of this project expands on public relations in the games industry...
When Africa cries : exploring the gatekeeping decisions of local U.S. TV news producecrs in reporting on African tragedies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Looking at the world through the lens of American local television news, one might forget that there is more to it than the USA. You might ...
A content analysis of word choice in social media news coverage of mass shootings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
of framing and agenda setting, the researcher conducted a content analysis of tweets posted by five different news organizations -- both on the local and national levels. Findings showed that tweets from the five outlets in the wake of the shooting...
Burnout among investigative journalists : causes and solutions
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Investigative journalism is a hard profession. The job usually requires months of intense digging, seeking out wrongdoing committed by powerful people and organizations. By its nature, it requires reporters to closely ...
Striving for media literacy : how journalists perceive their role in educating news consumers about journalism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] It’s impossible to escape media messages. The answer to a lot of questions about how to responsibly consume those constant messages is news media ...
Understanding the process for producing presidential campaign coverage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
so. This area of research is essential for reflecting on how journalists decide to inform the public about an integral function of the United States democracy and the future leader of the country, who ultimately will yield a great deal of power...
What constitutes credibility? : an anlysis of fitness influencer credibility on Instagram
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] As companies increasingly use social media and online platforms as an advertising tactic, many are beginning to recognize the value of ...
Data as medium : quality control in data journalism practice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Data is the medium of data journalism. As such, professional practitioners treat data as a communication process and storytelling form. This ...