Social media is a place where users can create and share content with the public, their personal connections, or direct individuals. In recent years, it has also become a platform for political agendas. According to Robert D. Brown, a political science professor at The University of …
A friend of mine recently asked if stations run more commercials in their newscasts during political season. I wanted to say, “Duh, yes!” but, of course, did not. Political advertising is a specialized field. There are a number of advertising agencies in Washington that have made …
Founding reporter of Mississippi Today Adam Ganucheau has been listening to well-produced national, political podcasts for years, but in 2018 he realized there wasn’t anything similar in Mississippi, so he decided to conceptualize and create his own podcast called, “The Other Side.” The weekly podcast …
A new study reveals that the viewers of web series experience mediated connectedness and solidarity with each other, which allow them to discuss social issues and create awareness and political criticism. The viewers get connected while they comment on social media after watching web series. This …
President Trump constantly attacks mainstream press by terming it “fake news.” For example, he attacked CNN’s legitimacy by saying, “Not you, CNN. You’re fake news.” He also restricted access to the mainstream press by using social media, second-screening live during certain shows (e.g. Fox & …
In 1990, the organization Rock the Vote partnered with MTV to encourage young people to vote. Years later, people young and old must still be motivated to go vote. According to an article by researcher Katherine Haenshen, “Use of the Internet has soared from 1.4% …
Which interactive features engage more readers?
Being an important facet of audience engagement, interactivity allows readers to comment and debate the content they get in online newspapers. The interactivity features of news content enhance readers’ positive attitudes toward the news website and influence users’ behavior in terms of sharing the content …