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Art for our sakes: An analysis of arts coverage at city and regional magazines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The purpose of this research was to better understand how decisions about arts coverage are made at city and regional magazines and the value that these stories have to both the publications they appear in and the communities they are targeted...
Filling the statehouse void :the ideology of online non-profit news sites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The number of traditional news reporters present in state capitols is decreasing across the United States. Non-traditional online news organizations are attempting to fill that void. These entities, many of them non-profit news sites, focus...
Elevating the news :how engagement editors assess success in their community engagement efforts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
engagement journalists at online newspapers fall in line with traditional journalistic ideas of separation between editorial and business departments in newspapers, even if they are making strides in understanding how the two worlds interconnect....
Trolls under the bridge :anonymous online comments and gatekeeping in the digital realm
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This research examines the trend of anonymous online speech and the evolution of traditional gatekeeping roles of journalists as new media interaction with the public becomes commonplace. A textual analysis explores the opinions held by journalists...
Exploring the virtual communities of college football fans : the uses and gratifications of online message boards
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
traditional media for them. A survey posted to four different subscription-based online message boards revealed that when it comes to their favorite college football team, college football fans (N=995) are spending significantly more time on message boards...
Net gains: potential citizen journalists use traditional media often and have a strong need for news
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
of the registered users of Northwest Voice, one of the first citizen journalism efforts in the United States, this study examines how traditional news use, such as reading newspapers and watching television news, influences whether a person will visit or contribute...
Defining characteristics of online-only news websites : a case study on the St. Louis Beacon
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This thesis examines the ways that traditional newspaper journalism practice seeps into online-only news Websites. More specifically, this study focuses on The St. Louis Beacon...
Are universities "selling" online programs through agenda setting?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
"Higher education in America is at a tipping point-the traditional, common college student is no longer that traditional or common. While much of America maintains a preconceived notion of the "traditional" college student-18 -22 years old...
Castor oil and orange juice: how John H. Johnson fed news to black America
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
In the mid-1940s, publisher John H. Johnson did not like the image of African Americans that was projected by mainstream, white-owned media. He felt the image constructed was too limited and stereotypical. He also felt ...
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Arts Club Band : a gatekeeping analysis of how music journalists approach and understand their audiences
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In this qualitative analysis, 10 music writers were asked questions about their processes, preferences and institutions, and the answers were constructed and examined with a...
Media usage of journalism students of the University of Missouri--Columbia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The Internet has become ubiquitous in many Americans' lives, raising questions about its effect on traditional media usage. Given this, how do today's journalism students - the future leaders of journalism - use the Internet and other forms of media...
Uncovering the art of persuasion : understanding design decisions for award-nominated or winning city and regional magazine art directors between 2012 and 2014
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Magazine covers serve as the first impression for readers and determine whether the reader will pick up and read the magazine. Therefore, it is important to look at the design...
Picturing Dixieland : a qualitative analysis of early twenty-first century newspaper photojournalism in the American South
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
was traditionally seen as representative of such un-American ideals as equality, prosperity, and opportunity. The narrative of South-as-other is well-established within United States history and culture, to the point that it lends itself well to use as a...
Congress in the mass media : how the West Wing and traditional journalism frame Congressional power
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
traditional journalism and fictional entertainment frame congressional power. Guided by framing theory and the social construction of reality, the study uses qualitative textual analysis to analyze articles from The Washington Post, The Washington Times...
A qualitative study of factual correction requests for corporate reputation management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Searching for satisfaction : how 20something women use media to get news and advertising information
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
As traditional media companies struggle to maintain their current audience and attract young adults, it's imperative that providers understand how young women use media devices to get news and advertising information. This research addressed...
The intersection of political activism and brand advertising
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The following document is a Master's thesis completed in accordance with graduation requirements for the Masters of Arts in Strategic Communication at the University of Missouri...
A typology of online sponsorships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
insight into the way sponsorships have evolved as they move from their traditional formats and onto the Internet. A content analysis was performed over the course of four weeks and a total of 2,967 sponsorships were found. The results were analyzed using...
The reality of celebrity journalism : a look at the changing presence of reality TV celebs in People magazine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The ubiquitous nature of celebrity news and culture has been in place for decades, but its changing face is difficult to define. More specifically, reality TV celebrities...
An online disconnect : a case study of the effect of social media on a metropolitan newsroom's organizational culture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
This research explores the role of social media use in a traditional newsroom by examining how reporters and editors use social media tools, particularly Twitter and Facebook, in their day-to-day work activities. It uses the theoretical framework...