Month: September 2023

Cynthia Barnett Co-Authors Behind-the-Scenes Article on Fertilizer Investigation by Missouri and Florida Student Journalists
Cynthia Barnett, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Environmental journalist-in-residence and senior lecturer, is the co-author of “Missouri, Florida Journalism Professors Join Classes on Multistate Fertilizer Investigation” published on sej.org on Sept. 6. Barnett and Missouri School of Journalism Associate Professor Sara Shipley Hiles collaborated to build a course for journalism students to […]
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Pat Ford Speaks About Reputation Management and Crisis Communication in New Podcast
Pat Ford, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations professional-in-residence and lecturer, was featured in “Reputation Management & Crisis Communication with Pat Ford,” an episode of the podcast “The Business That Story Built” posted on Aug. 28. In the podcast, host Christie Bilbrey asks Ford to explain what reputation management means […]
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UF Media Sales Certificate Program
The Media Sales certificate emphasizes sales within the changing media landscape. It offers modern training in media buying, planning, and selling. Students learn and apply best practice for providing customers traditional and digital solutions, cross-media platform selling, best sales practices, and revenue management. They apply these practices in a sales internship. Entry Salary: $78k (Digital […]
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UF Media Sales Day
UF Media Sales Day is Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 10am-4pm Have you decided you’re ready to gain new skills, consider an exciting career in media sales, and grow your network? If you said yes to all three, then I hope you’ll join us. Admission is free but space is limited. Reserve your spot today […]
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Study: News Media Use Can Impact Perceived Psychological Distance to COVID-19
A new study has found that conservative media use is associated with greater perceived distance to COVID-19, while less partisan news use is associated with a smaller perceived distance. The findings by Jay Hmielowski, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Public Relations associate professor, UFCJC doctoral student Alexandrea Matthews and UFCJC Public […]
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CJC Combination Degree Information Session
/Interested in learning more about receiving a combination degree? Ashleigh Keef, our Combination and Graduate Student Advisor will be hosting an Information Session about the Combination Degree next Wednesday, September 13th, at 11:30 am via Zoom. Zoom Registration: http://info.jou.ufl.edu/comboCJC.
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Yu-Hao Lee Co-Authors Articles on Moral Balancing in Video Games and Virtual Influencers and Gender Identity
A new study shows that issue congruency may be a factor that determines whether players behave consistently or engage in moral licensing and moral cleansing after committing a moral or immoral behavior in a video game. The findings by Yu-Hao Lee, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology […]
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Yang Feng Authors Article on Social Media Advertising Analytics Teaching Practices
/Yang Feng, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Advertising associate professor in artificial intelligence (AI), is the author of “Blending Theory and Practice: Igniting Curiosity and Enhancing Learning in Social Media Advertising Analytics Through Cutting-Edge Tools” published in the American Academy of Advertising September 2023 newsletter. Feng writes about her “Social Media […]
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Jane Bambauer Comments on Disney’s Countersuit Against Alleged Breach of Contract by the State of Florida
/Jane Bambauer, Brechner Eminent Scholar in Free Speech Law and the director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project at the University of Florida, was quoted in “Disney Files Countersuit in State Court After Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss” published in the Florida Record on Sept. 1. The article focuses on a countersuit filed […]
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Spiro Kiousis Comments on Supporters’ Reactions to Negative News About Donald Trump
Spiro Kiousis, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Relations professor and executive associate dean, was quoted in two articles featuring reactions to former President Donald Trump’s recent indictments. They were published on Dan Tri, a Vietnamese online news outlet. “The Paradox of the Photo of Mr. Trump in Prison,” published on Sept. […]
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Yu-Hao Lee Named New Center for Public Interest Communications Research Director
/The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications today announced that Yu-Hao Lee, Media Production, Management, and Technology (MPMT) associate professor, has been named the Center’s new research director. Lee has been a frequent collaborator with the Center’s team, including conducting research on the science of storytelling as part […]
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Interested in Advertising? Avnt UF is now Accepting Applications!
/Advnt is a student organization focused on creativity in advertising. Each year, Advnt creates a digital and print portfolio that showcases the best creative advertising work on campus. The Advnt team is made up of copywriters, art directors, illustrators, project managers, social media strategists and web designers. It’s a great place to learn more about […]
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