Technology’s Impact on Political Knowledge and Participation
The Digital Media Research Program in the Moody College of Communication sought to gain a more in-depth understanding of communication technology’s impact on political knowledge and participation. Read More
Coronavirus Coverage: The Effects of Headlines and Images on Facebook
Coronavirus news can be overwhelming. To determine if newsrooms can help counteract the fatigue, the Center for Media Engagement tested the effects of three types of headlines and two types of images on news Facebook posts. Read More
Newsroom Tips for Covering Coronavirus
Newsroom resources are likely strained as coronavirus updates keep coming in. Here are 5 research-backed ideas to help you connect with your audience. Read More
10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2019
1. Build trust by using an “Explain Your Process” box. Audience trust is key to a newsroom’s success. But in this era of “fake news” and fading confidence in the media, it can be difficult to earn. We worked with Trusting News to show that adding a box that helps… Read More
10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2019
10 Newsroom Lessons We Learned in 2019. Read More
CME Releases 2016 Annual Report
February 3, 2017
The Center for Media Engagement has released its 2016 Annual Report, which outlines the project’s research and accomplishments from last year. Highlights of the report include: CME released 10 research reports on issues… Read More
The State of Science Reporting in Today’s Digital Media Landscape: A Survey of Journalists and Scientists Who Use SciLine’s Expert Matching Service
A survey of journalists and scientists to better understand their experiences in the production of science news. Read More
Catch Us at ICA ’23
Attending ICA ’23? Don’t miss these presentations from our Center for Media Engagement researchers. Read More
The News Philadelphians Use: Analyzing the Local Media Landscape
Understanding the needs of local news audiences is essential for a healthy media ecosystem. And before newsrooms can take steps toward meeting these needs, it’s crucial that they understand how people interact with local news, what issues they find important, and what communities feel underrepresented. Read More
Sprinting Towards Publication
Now that social media sites like Twitter allow news to spread like wildfire, journalists have been feeling more pressure than ever to get their stories published in accordance with stricter deadlines in an effort to compete against other media organizations. However, many wonder whether this competitive race to be the… Read More