Americans still prefer getting their news from television, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. The survey found that 47 percent of Americans prefer watching the news rather than reading or listening to it. The figure was 46 percent in 2016. The study was conducted between July …
We’ve all read the stories. Former cable and satellite viewers who now live exclusively in a world of Netflix, Amazon Prime and whatever other content can be found on the internet. I’ve always been amazed by how these articles ignore the most important element of …
Television has a bright future if it can adapt to the times and focus on its brand, its consumers and the technology its viewers have chosen, says a veteran industry executive. “The brand is not television,” Hank Price said. “Television is an extension of the brand. …
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 & …
Young and first-time voters play a pivotal role in election results. While some show up to vote, others are not interested in the elections. In such situations the mass media is likely to play an important role in informing the voters about issues relating to …
Ninety percent of local news organizations in the nation's biggest markets have mobile apps, so why aren't they making the most of them? Mobile devices are enabled with a global positioning system that works with wireless networks and cell phone triangulation to identify the location of …
Social networking sites are increasingly becoming popular platforms for traditional news outlets to reach and engage readers. A study conducted by Ahmed Al-Rawi of the Communication Studies department at the Concordia University in Canada examined Facebook pages of Al-Jazeera and Al-Arabia, two television channels in …
Dawn Dugle grew up in New Palestine, Indiana, believing she would enter the medical field after graduation. “If you were smart in science, you went on to become a doctor,” said Dugle, 44. “There wasn’t anyone mentoring me to say, ‘Hey, you’re also good at writing …
