Associate Professor @EmmanuelCollege | Exploring topics in media, health & well-being | Bad pun enthusiast | Opting outside as much as I can
Boston, MA
Joined November 2012
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I had the pleasure of speaking with @JessGrose for this @nytimes piece about the potential impact of reality tv stars wearing/not wearing masks on viewers. nytimes.com/2020/10/27/style…
I am excited to share my latest research on social media, connection to nature, and well-being. Congrats to recent @EmmanuelCollege alum, Emery Veilleux, on her 1st peer-reviewed academic publication! sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Former #PublicRelations students: there is a PR assistant position opening in law firm PR for someone with a couple of years of experience. Message me for more info!
I just finished ’Halt and Catch Fire’ and it was excellent! I didn’t realize how “criminally under-seen” it was, but definitely worth watching uproxx.it/km8qnnl
Interesting assumptions here:
1) Less body image content will reduce negative effects (Does less content = less salience and/or impact on users?)
2) Nature/humor content will distract from body image (Is this content devoid of body image themes?; Is "filler" content effective?)
After coming to realize that Instagram’s emphasis on ideal body images was hurting some users’ self-image and mental health, a group of researchers at the company hit on the idea of distracting users with nature images and funny memes, among other measures trib.al/Z2wQINQ
A great event happening next week! #medialiteracy
Hey @EmmanuelCollege students! Join the Library Learning Commons, the PoliComm program, and EC Votes for an evening of discussion about disinformation in the digital age and its impacts across different industries. I hear there will be candy! 🍬🍭
My editing partner taking a well-deserved lunch break from revising an article. The good news is that the work has been submitted in time to enjoy the rest of the day.
Congrats to my colleague, @Mary_Beth_Pope, on the publication of her novel!!
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It makes me happy to know that so many communication students and faculty saw #ParasocialRelationship trend on Twitter and totally geeked out about it (myself included). usatoday.com/story/life/heal…
Interesting read with great examples from early cigarette marketing—this goes back to Bernays and the power of his “torches of freedom” campaign from the late 1920s.
New Report Details Tobacco Industry’s Predatory Marketing to Women and Girls and the Devastating Health Consequences tobaccofreekids.org/womensre…
It doesn't seem like four years ago that #ChrisCornell passed. #SayHelloToHeaven. youtube.com/watch?v=PB_h3XKW…
Chris Cornell died four years ago today. From Soundgarden to Audioslave, here are 15 of the singer's most memorable moments rol.st/3hz3yZu
What types of #brands do you think would be effective in driving sales through #TikTok?
@HVRanch dressing is one brand we might not think of that is finding success.
Brands are not just looking to trend with TikTok or Instagram hashtags anymore—they’re looking for actual sales, and the most plugged-in marketers are finding success thanks to the growing ease with which commerce is conducted online. ow.ly/3AdC50EPk5T
A great article for those interested in #publicrelations, from @NaomiOreskes, author of Merchants of Doubt.
A new study reveals how ExxonMobil used “cutting-edge propaganda” to focus on fossil fuel consumption. vox.com/22429551/climate-cha…
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Sea otters hold hands when they sleep so they don't drift apart, a behavior known as rafting.
Credit: Vancouver Aquarium
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Employment in advertising, public relations and related services rose by 1,900 jobs in April. ow.ly/hqEt50EJ2dB
Yesterday was Distinction Day @EmmanuelCollege, a day to celebrate our students' year-long honors research projects, and I am still smiling from seeing them present. A special s/o to my advisees, @astoldbyfee, @CarlySilva23, and Kayla Beiter! #ProudProf #Inspired
Would you pay a subscription fee to read content online without ads?
Twitter's acquisition of @tryscroll is poised to have a big impact on how we access content and when we see ads: axios.com/twitter-acquires-s…
Actual footage of my daughter moving toward the car this morning when we are running late for preschool dropoff.
"Here are the black stories we've been shown. A narrow view that limits our understanding." Love this ad from @ProcterGamble. #MediaLiteracy #RepresentationMatters Thanks for sharing, @astoldbyfee! youtube.com/watch?v=PUHop5i8…
