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Below-the-Line Labor and Infrastructure in Hollywood Kate Fortmueller

From the ragtag crews of 1910s productions to the organized backlots of Classical Hollywood to the runaway productions of the last fifty years, Hollywood has employed a wide array of […]

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Building Brand Con: San Diego Comic-Con as Promotional Intermediary and Geek Brand Manager Anne Gilbert

Abstract: Longtime attendees of San Diego Comic-Con assert that the event has changed considerably in recent years. Many credit the shift to increased Hollywood involvement, as studios roll out ever-more […]

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Voice actors and video games in the age of convergence Kate Fortmueller

Abstract: “What type of sword am I wielding?” For most performers in visual media this question is moot, clearly answered by the prop department – but for video game voice […]

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Parenting YouTube Natives: The Impact of Pre-Roll Advertising and Text Disclosures On Parental Responses to Sponsored Child Influencer Videos Nathaniel J. Evans

Abstract: The Children’s Advertising Review Unit’s (CARU) recent cases involving child influencer unboxing videos expressed concern that they did not appropriately disclose sponsorship. Placement of pre-roll advertising was also cited as […]

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“A Qualitative Look at Journalism Programs in Flux: The Role of Faculty in the Movement Toward a Digital Curriculum.” Amanda Bright

Abstract: As journalism continues to grapple with the transition to digital media, journalism educators are constantly considering how to better equip students for this changing field.  Particularly in smaller programs […]

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Perceptions of media roles in Serbia and Croatia: Does news orientation have an impact? Ivanka Pjesivac

Abstract: This study examined the perceptions of media roles among journalism students in Serbia and Croatia (N=401). The results showed that the most important were citizen-oriented and watchdog roles and […]

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The Role of Gamification in Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation to Use a Loyalty Program Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn

Abstract: Based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study examined how rewards weaken intrinsic motivation to use a retail loyalty program. Two experiments were conducted. Study 1 revealed that individuals who […]

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A Meta-Analysis of the Impact of Media Context on Ad Attitudes Karen Whitehill King

Abstract: The role of media context in advertising engagement has been the subject of interest for advertisers and media practitioners over the past 50 years. However, there remains a lack […]

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Where readers look, and what they miss Bartosz Wojdynski, Camila Espina, Kate Keib, Jennifer Malson & Hyejin Bang

Abstract: Participants (N=88) in a two-condition (Facebook post information level: high vs. low) mixed factorial design took part in a laboratory experiment that utilized eye tracking to gauge what areas […]

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