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When it comes to getting news about politics and government, those with consistent liberal or con... more When it comes to getting news about politics and government, those with consistent liberal or conservative views have information streams that are distinct from individuals with mixed political views -- and very distinct from each other, according to a report by the Pew Research Center. The MacArthur-supported research examines the media habits of those at the furthest left and right of the political spectrum, who together comprise about 20 percent of the American public. It finds consistent conservatives tend to trust and rely on a single news source more than others: Fox News. Conservatives are also more likely to distrust other news sources, and more likely to have friends who share their own political views. Consistent liberals, by contrast, rely on a greater range of news outlets, tend to trust more news outlets, and are more likely to block someone on a social network -- as well as end a friendship -- because of politics
For audiences of network TV news divisions, the picture over the past year was a mixture of ups a... more For audiences of network TV news divisions, the picture over the past year was a mixture of ups and downs. Viewership was stable for evening newscasts and rose for Sunday morning political talk shows, but declined in morning newscasts and news magazine programming. On the financial side, however, a clearer picture of increases emerged: collectively across the three networks, evening and morning newscasts saw their advertising revenue grow substantially in 2015
Analyzes trends in advertising in twenty-two news operations, including shifts to digital adverti... more Analyzes trends in advertising in twenty-two news operations, including shifts to digital advertising, use of consumer data to target ads, types of ads, and industries represented among advertisers by media type
Digital news continues to evolve, pushed by a variety of innovations in recent years, from ground... more Digital news continues to evolve, pushed by a variety of innovations in recent years, from groundbreaking new technologies like virtual reality and automated reporting to experiments on social platforms that have altered campaign coverage. As journalists and media practitioners gather for the annual Online News Association Conference, here are ten key findings from recent Pew Research Center surveys and analyses that show how these rapid digital shifts are reshaping Americans’ news habits. Continued via link.
Based on an analysis of more than 1.2 million tweets in English, French and German, this report f... more Based on an analysis of more than 1.2 million tweets in English, French and German, this report finds mixed sentiment toward the European Union and a general lack of passion about the candidates seeking the European Commission presidency. Summary A new Pew Research Center analysis of the conversation on Twitter leading up to the European Parliament elections suggests mixed sentiment toward the European Union (EU) and a general lack of passion about the candidates seeking the European Commission presidency. In the analysis of more than 1.2 million tweets in English, French and German collected between May 1-14, a decidedly mixed view about the EU emerged. In English, 31% of the assertions on Twitter about the EU were positive toward the EU (which included the EU directly, its institutions and Europe), compared with 39% that were negative and 30% that were neutral. The Twitter conversation in French broke down the same basic way—33% positive, 39% negative and 28% neutral. And while t...
Satire is an integral element of the Greek social and political life. Many scholars have argued t... more Satire is an integral element of the Greek social and political life. Many scholars have argued that satirical shows on TV have the power to influence or even form viewers' perceptions of political issues. This thesis explores the effects of televised satirical shows on Greek politics. Particularly, its purpose is a) to explore the effects of TV satire in Greek politics, and b) identify the possible effects on viewers' political opinions and political engagement. This research employs literature on political engagement, public opinion, Uses & Gratifications and cultivation theory in order to inform its analysis. Moreover, this thesis conducted an online survey, a content analysis, and interviews with the satirical shows' presenters in order to look into questions of whether people get informed about politics via satire and whether satire influences their patterns of political engagement. This paper shows that while satirical shows are sources of political information, they also act as an alternative or even substitute to politics. This research reveals the relationship between televised satire and its viewers, illustrating the main reasons some Greeks resort to satire.
When it comes to getting news about politics and government, those with consistent liberal or con... more When it comes to getting news about politics and government, those with consistent liberal or conservative views have information streams that are distinct from individuals with mixed political views -- and very distinct from each other, according to a report by the Pew Research Center. The MacArthur-supported research examines the media habits of those at the furthest left and right of the political spectrum, who together comprise about 20 percent of the American public. It finds consistent conservatives tend to trust and rely on a single news source more than others: Fox News. Conservatives are also more likely to distrust other news sources, and more likely to have friends who share their own political views. Consistent liberals, by contrast, rely on a greater range of news outlets, tend to trust more news outlets, and are more likely to block someone on a social network -- as well as end a friendship -- because of politics
For audiences of network TV news divisions, the picture over the past year was a mixture of ups a... more For audiences of network TV news divisions, the picture over the past year was a mixture of ups and downs. Viewership was stable for evening newscasts and rose for Sunday morning political talk shows, but declined in morning newscasts and news magazine programming. On the financial side, however, a clearer picture of increases emerged: collectively across the three networks, evening and morning newscasts saw their advertising revenue grow substantially in 2015
Analyzes trends in advertising in twenty-two news operations, including shifts to digital adverti... more Analyzes trends in advertising in twenty-two news operations, including shifts to digital advertising, use of consumer data to target ads, types of ads, and industries represented among advertisers by media type
Digital news continues to evolve, pushed by a variety of innovations in recent years, from ground... more Digital news continues to evolve, pushed by a variety of innovations in recent years, from groundbreaking new technologies like virtual reality and automated reporting to experiments on social platforms that have altered campaign coverage. As journalists and media practitioners gather for the annual Online News Association Conference, here are ten key findings from recent Pew Research Center surveys and analyses that show how these rapid digital shifts are reshaping Americans’ news habits. Continued via link.
Based on an analysis of more than 1.2 million tweets in English, French and German, this report f... more Based on an analysis of more than 1.2 million tweets in English, French and German, this report finds mixed sentiment toward the European Union and a general lack of passion about the candidates seeking the European Commission presidency. Summary A new Pew Research Center analysis of the conversation on Twitter leading up to the European Parliament elections suggests mixed sentiment toward the European Union (EU) and a general lack of passion about the candidates seeking the European Commission presidency. In the analysis of more than 1.2 million tweets in English, French and German collected between May 1-14, a decidedly mixed view about the EU emerged. In English, 31% of the assertions on Twitter about the EU were positive toward the EU (which included the EU directly, its institutions and Europe), compared with 39% that were negative and 30% that were neutral. The Twitter conversation in French broke down the same basic way—33% positive, 39% negative and 28% neutral. And while t...
Satire is an integral element of the Greek social and political life. Many scholars have argued t... more Satire is an integral element of the Greek social and political life. Many scholars have argued that satirical shows on TV have the power to influence or even form viewers' perceptions of political issues. This thesis explores the effects of televised satirical shows on Greek politics. Particularly, its purpose is a) to explore the effects of TV satire in Greek politics, and b) identify the possible effects on viewers' political opinions and political engagement. This research employs literature on political engagement, public opinion, Uses & Gratifications and cultivation theory in order to inform its analysis. Moreover, this thesis conducted an online survey, a content analysis, and interviews with the satirical shows' presenters in order to look into questions of whether people get informed about politics via satire and whether satire influences their patterns of political engagement. This paper shows that while satirical shows are sources of political information, they also act as an alternative or even substitute to politics. This research reveals the relationship between televised satire and its viewers, illustrating the main reasons some Greeks resort to satire.