Month: October 2020

Traditional television and on-demand viewing, such as streaming platforms like YouTube, are often seen as either lean back or lean forward media with different advertising implications. Recent research suggests that rather than treating these two video platforms as either passive (lean-back) or active (lean-forward), marketers should focus on why and how consumers use TV versus […]

This event features CNN’s Saeed Ahmed, Jennifer Hauser and Warner Media recruiter Ana Johnson, with CNN’s Alicia Lee as moderator. Learn what experience and training you need to get into the field and get tips on how to land your first job or internship. Registration Note: Tickets are limited. Reserve your free slot now. Registration […]

Hub Brown, associate dean and associate professor at the Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, UF Provost Joe Glover announced today. Brown will assume his new position on July 1, 2021. He succeeds Diane McFarlin, who will retire at […]

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral candidate Cen April Yue with Public Relations Associate Professor Rita Men and Public Relations Professor Mary Ann Ferguson are the recipients of the 2020 International Journal of Business Communication Outstanding Article of the Year from the Association for Business Communication (ABC). The award recognized their article, […]

Frank LoMonte, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Brechner Center for Freedom of Information director, has developed the online course “Open Records Success: Strategies for Writing Requests and Overcoming Denials” for poynter.com. LoMonte and Barbara Allen, Poynter director of college programming, created a video lecture tutorial offering strategies for requesting public records and […]

Yewande Addie, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student, and CJC Journalism Lecturer Harrison Hove have winning entries in the UF International Center Global Culture Photo Competition 2020. Addie received first place in the Study Abroad & Service Learning Students category for Bundled Journey to Gorée from Dakar, Senegal. Hove received second place […]

Jordan Alpert, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Advertising assistant professor, is one of 31 co-authors of “Innovations in Geroscience to Enhance Mobility in Older Adults” published in Experimental Gerontology on Oct. 22. The article features a review on the evolving interventional approaches to enhance mobility in the growing population of older adults […]

Vaughan James Participates in Science for the People Podcast Vaughan James, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications doctoral student and STEM Translational Communications Center research assistant, is featured in “Science Communication in Creative Places,” an episode of the Science for the People podcast series posted on Oct. 19. James speaks about attending the […]

Registration here or 4as.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcuitqzkpHNIZDRtzsi5D9loR4-XzAs1l We welcome any interested students to join us to learn more about the program and the application process. Please note: The deadline to apply to The Multicultural Advertising Intern Program for summer 2021 is Friday, November 13, 2020 by 11:59pm ET. MAIP Brochure MAIP 2021 Application Details MAIP 2020 Virtual Engagement […]

Now in its 36th year, IRTS has earned the reputation of being one of the best ways for diverse students & recent grads to get a jump start in their careers. Date: November 12,13, & 14 Time: 11am- 3pm each day Cost: FREE Meet The Media Leaders From 11am – 3pm ET each day, you […]

Andrew Selepak, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication lecturer and coordinator of the online master’s program with a specialization in social media, was quoted in “Blocking Content on Social Media May Actually Draw More Attention to It” published in Deseret News on Oct. 22. The article focuses on a New York Post […]

Harrison Hove and Herbert Lowe, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism lecturers, and CJC Telecommunication doctoral student Nili Cimand were nominated for 2019/2020 UF Career Influencer Awards. The awards celebrate the collaboration and innovation of those who have had an exceptional impact on a student’s career development and engagement during the preceding […]