Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Advisor "Cropp, Fritz"
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Affecting public opinions via social media--opinion leaders use of Weibo
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This thesis analyzed opinion leaders' use of Weibo to investigate their online behaviors, and to see if gender and fields of expertise will affect opinion leaders' use of Weibo. The study will help people to better understand ... -
Changing times in rural Alaska
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)In rural Alaska, bush pilots play a vital role "transporting people, cargo, and goods from cities to far-flung villages. In the past, they've also taken newspapers. But that all changed when the Internet came to town, in ... -
The clash of two images: China's media offensive in the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)At a time when most Western newspaper and broadcasting companies are scaling back, China's state-run media organizations are fast growing and reaching into every corner of the world, especially in North America and Africa. ... -
Cultural interpretation of pictorial metaphor in global advertising imagery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] As global advertising campaigns become more standardized, images are often employed to appeal to target markets that span a wide variety of cultures. ... -
The effect of Jumbotron advertising on the experience of attending major league baseball games
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This study explores the dynamics of jumbotron advertising at Major League Baseball games and the effect it has on fans at those games. In order to execute the study, the researcher traveled to 12 different Major League ... -
The evolution of strategic communication at United States Forces Korea (USFK) : an analysis of internal organizational strategies, 2008-2011
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Strategic communication is an expanding field in need of proper organization, standardization, and coordination. Its purpose -- to provide vital ... -
Examining media convergence : does it also converge good journalism, economic synergies, and competitive advantages?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)This dissertation explores the "simple theory" (Murphy, 2002): Those most experienced in it expect that media convergence will create good journalism, generate the effects of scale and scope economies, and achieve competitive ... -
An exploration of contingency theory of accommodation : communicating environmental sustainability measures in Norway
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Public relations literature suggests that there is a gap between existing public relations theory in a global context and what's needed, and this research aims to help fill that gap by testing existing manifestations of ... -
Exploring the process of an obstacles to hiring foreign-born journalists in American newsrooms
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Foreign correspondence in the age of Trump
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The framing of the Egyptian revolution portrayed through the Aljazeera and CNN media outlets and how they compare and contrast
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This study examines the coverage of the Egyptian revolution of 2011 in the Arabic-language Aljazeera and the CNN news releases. By analyzing the framing of their news stories, this study compares and contrasts the news ... -
The guerrilla in town : influences on content production in exiled media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)On 21 June 2011 Reeyot Alemu was detained by the Federal Police and later was charged with terrorism and sentenced for five years. Her detention is one of the several incidents in Ethiopia that illustrate how journalists ... -
How does the Chinese government use social media to react to social crisis: a content analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)In order to examine the Chinese government's strategies and stances reflected on its social media account during a social crisis, this research uses a content analysis of 391 Weibo posts from four official government ... -
How is reputation built in the U.S.? : the study of strategic communications best practices for adaptation in Russia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research examined contemporary trends in the U.S. strategic communications industry and the perceptions of Russia positioning by the ... -
Identities on the line : youth, internet use, and citizenship in Kyrgyzstan
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This dissertation examines the interaction between identity and Internet use in the everyday lives of urban youth in Kyrgyzstan. Using a "quick ... -
A nation-branding perspective on Euro-Atlantic integration and online representation of a nation - the case of the country of Georgia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Using a theoretical framework integrating the theory of Competitive Identity (Anholt 2007), Conceptual Framework of the Formation of a Nation's Image ... -
An organizational analysis of internally marketed branding strategies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study explores whether organizations with renowned external brands market the brand internally in order to reinforce corporate mission, values and ... -
Organizational attachment of newspaper reporters: how professional sentiments come into play
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)This study explores how newspaper reporters become attached to their organizations, specifically focusing on the dynamics between attachment, professional sentiments and workplace relationships. Attachment is defined as a ... -
Promotional strategies of media startup companies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Media startup companies are small. There are many platforms they can utilize to gather more readership. Social media accounts are a kind of owned media with lower costs. There are also paid platforms companies can use to ... -
Public relations among Christian, multi-national, non-profit organizations in Europe
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Public relations as a profession has existed in Europe for more than a century, yet most current practice and teaching is based on the American model. To address this situation, in 1998 the European Association of Public ...