Posts Tagged ‘ Media ’

Murder, Rape, and More Murder on “Quality” TV

April 22, 2013
By
Murder, Rape, and More Murder on “Quality” TV

Onscreen violence against women has made several otherwise compelling programs unwatchable.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in TV | 2 Comments »

Revisiting the Political Dimensions of John Fiske’s Work

September 5, 2012
By
Revisiting the Political Dimensions of John Fiske’s Work

Part one in a series on "The Wisconsin Discourses."
Read more »

Tags: , ,
Posted in Industry, Politics, TV | 3 Comments »

Convergent Media Policy: The Australian Case

May 31, 2012
By
Convergent Media Policy: The Australian Case

While other countries are considering changes to adapt their media laws for convergence, Australia has been a world leader in commissioning major studies that address these challenges head on.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Global, Industry, Internet, Perspectives | Comments Off on Convergent Media Policy: The Australian Case

The Rise and Fall of @Sutterink: Showrunners [Off] Twitter III

August 14, 2011
By
The Rise and Fall of @Sutterink: Showrunners [Off] Twitter III

While it was perhaps inevitable that Sutter’s lack of a filter would result in his Twitter account becoming a liability, the rise and fall of “@sutterink” has more to do with public perceptions of Twitter than with his actual commentary.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Internet, Showrunners on Twitter, Technology, TV, TV | 7 Comments »

Spaces of Speculation: How We Learned Osama Bin Laden Was Dead

May 2, 2011
By
Spaces of Speculation: How We Learned Osama Bin Laden Was Dead

As one of the first events of this magnitude that has taken place squarely within the Twitter era, Osama Bin Laden's death reveals the challenge facing traditional media outlets when Twitter runs rampant with speculation (and real reporting).
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Internet, Internet, Politics, Politics, TV, TV | 5 Comments »

Through the Lens: The Wisconsin Protests in Photos

February 21, 2011
By
Through the Lens: The Wisconsin Protests in Photos

As we enter the second week of protests, it seems a good time to look back and gain some perspective on the people, places and moments which have placed Wisconsin in the national and international spotlight.
Read more »

Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in Current Events, Politics | Comments Off on Through the Lens: The Wisconsin Protests in Photos