Chris DeFelice
Ph.D.
Bio
Chris is a Ph.D. student in Media Production, Management, and Technology at the College of Journalism and Communications. He received his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. He has experience working in local news and communication agencies, as well as in digital content creation across various forms of media (Web Blogs, YouTube, Podcasts, and Social Media). His research focuses on audience analytics and technology in the movie industry, specifically streaming services, as well as general topics in social media.
Awards and Honors
2nd Place Top Student Paper, Commission on Graduate Education - AEJMC, 2023.
Graduate Student Showcase Selection, Entertainment Studies Interest Group and Commission on Graduate Education - AEJMC, 2023.
News Audience Research Award, AEJMC, 2023.
News
- Amy Jo Coffey and Doctoral Student Receive 2023 AEJMC News Audience Research Paper Award (July 11, 2023)
- All News About Chris DeFelice
Publications
Refereed Journal Articles
DeFelice, C., & Porter, L. (2023). Theaters, social media, and streams: Evaluating social word- of-mouth patterns of pandemic-era blockbuster films on Twitter. Convergence. DOI: 10.1177/13548565241236441
Presentations
DeFelice, C., & Stanley, K. (2023). Always Rooting for the Anti-Hero: A Critical Analysis of Audience Reactions to the Phase 4 Diversity Initiative in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paper/Poster at AEJMC, Washington, DC.
DeFelice, C. (2023). Expanding the Borders of Escapism: A Conceptual Framework for Escapism in Mass Communication and Beyond, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference. Paper/Poster at AEJMC, Washington, DC.
Coffey, A., & DeFelice, C. (2023). News for the Ages: An Examination of Trust Factors by Generational Cohort. Paper/Poster at AEJMC, Washington, DC.
DeFelice, C., Porter, L., & Kim, S. (2023). Theaters, Social Media, and Streams: Film in the Wake of a Pandemic. Paper/Poster at ICA, Toronto, Canada.
Research
Specialization
Technology in the Entertainment Industry, Streaming Services, and Social Media