Benjamin Bates | University of Tennessee Knoxville (original) (raw)
I'm all about the interaction of transformative social, economic, political, and technological forces on the evolution, structure, and operation of media and information systems (broadly defined). I also do theory, stats, and research methods, if the first wasn't broad enough.
Research Interests: Media Economics, Information Economics, Media Policy, Telecommunications Policy, Information Policy, Intellectual Property Rights, Evolution of Media & Information Systems, Information Society Theories, Media Industries & Markets, Research Methods & Ethics
Address: School of Journalism & Electronic Media,
University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, TN, 37996-0333
U.S.A.
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Papers by Benjamin Bates
Asian Journal of Communication, 1995
As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British g... more As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British government nor the impending People's Republic of China (PRC) has established a strong historical foundation for political trust within the territory. In this study, we examine the level of distrust towards the existing and future political regimes, as well as attitudes towards Hong Kong's future.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 17544750902826632, Oct 8, 2009
The study first examines the media identification logic that the prime evaluating indicator for n... more The study first examines the media identification logic that the prime evaluating indicator for news media is public trust. Perceptions of trust are not only important from a marketing perspective, but also form a vital component of audiences' aesthetic criticism of news and news sources. Comparing people's attitudes towards media in America and China, this study finds media credibility ratings
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1207 S15327736me0804_6, Nov 17, 2009
Jmm the International Journal on Media Management, Jun 4, 2010
Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, 1998
Journal of Media Economics, Nov 17, 2009
Jmm the International Journal on Media Management, Jun 7, 2010
Journal of Media Economics, 1999
Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2008
The continuing development of digital technology and interconnected digital and global networking... more The continuing development of digital technology and interconnected digital and global networking are radically transforming media and information markets, cost and value structures, and consumer attitudes and expectations. This is contributing to a shift from a perception of traditional media products as the focus of consumer interest to an interest in content, with the media form of interest only to the degree to which it adds value to media consumption. This suggests a need for media and libraries to shift from thinking of themselves as distributors of specific media (newspaper, radio, TV, books, etc.) to a more generalized provider of access to information. They, as well as emerging cross-media platforms (Internet TV, Mobile TV, Cell TV, etc.) and digital media products, need to focus on not merely on providing valued content, but on identifying and taking advantage of the appropriate content added-value that new products and services bring.
Telecommunications Policy, 1990
The social effects of new information systems will be determined not only by the ends to which th... more The social effects of new information systems will be determined not only by the ends to which they are put but also by their forms and structures and the ways in which they are implemented. This article examines the theoretical basis for the concern over structure, describes currently dominant systems and structures and outlines some of the alternatives. The potential
Learned Publishing, 2011
When researchers select a scholarly article to read, they consider a range of factors in order to... more When researchers select a scholarly article to read, they consider a range of factors in order to judge the expected value of the article. These factors may also influence their overall perception of the quality of the article. The goal of this project is to examine and measure the relative ...
Journal of Media Economics, 1995
Journal of Media Economics, 1995
Journal of Media Economics, 1997
Journal of Media Economics, 1998
Journal of Media Economics, 1999
Journal of Media Economics, 1997
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 2011
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 2000
In the US., the on-site radio remote is commonly used to generate listener interest in the statio... more In the US., the on-site radio remote is commonly used to generate listener interest in the station and the client. Factors that were most important to stations, businesses, and audience members were studied in five radio markets. Investigators attended 30 remotes, collecting usable responses from 432 attendees of remotes, 31 radio station personnel and 74 businesses. Results suggested that Location, Product, Giveaways, and Station Personalities were most important to having a successful radio remote.
Asian Journal of Communication, 1995
As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British g... more As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British government nor the impending People's Republic of China (PRC) has established a strong historical foundation for political trust within the territory. In this study, we examine the level of distrust towards the existing and future political regimes, as well as attitudes towards Hong Kong's future.
Asian Journal of Communication, 1995
As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British g... more As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British government nor the impending People's Republic of China (PRC) has established a strong historical foundation for political trust within the territory. In this study, we examine the level of distrust towards the existing and future political regimes, as well as attitudes towards Hong Kong's future.
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1080 17544750902826632, Oct 8, 2009
The study first examines the media identification logic that the prime evaluating indicator for n... more The study first examines the media identification logic that the prime evaluating indicator for news media is public trust. Perceptions of trust are not only important from a marketing perspective, but also form a vital component of audiences' aesthetic criticism of news and news sources. Comparing people's attitudes towards media in America and China, this study finds media credibility ratings
Http Dx Doi Org 10 1207 S15327736me0804_6, Nov 17, 2009
Jmm the International Journal on Media Management, Jun 4, 2010
Journalism and Mass Communication Quarterly, 1998
Journal of Media Economics, Nov 17, 2009
Jmm the International Journal on Media Management, Jun 7, 2010
Journal of Media Economics, 1999
Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2008
The continuing development of digital technology and interconnected digital and global networking... more The continuing development of digital technology and interconnected digital and global networking are radically transforming media and information markets, cost and value structures, and consumer attitudes and expectations. This is contributing to a shift from a perception of traditional media products as the focus of consumer interest to an interest in content, with the media form of interest only to the degree to which it adds value to media consumption. This suggests a need for media and libraries to shift from thinking of themselves as distributors of specific media (newspaper, radio, TV, books, etc.) to a more generalized provider of access to information. They, as well as emerging cross-media platforms (Internet TV, Mobile TV, Cell TV, etc.) and digital media products, need to focus on not merely on providing valued content, but on identifying and taking advantage of the appropriate content added-value that new products and services bring.
Telecommunications Policy, 1990
The social effects of new information systems will be determined not only by the ends to which th... more The social effects of new information systems will be determined not only by the ends to which they are put but also by their forms and structures and the ways in which they are implemented. This article examines the theoretical basis for the concern over structure, describes currently dominant systems and structures and outlines some of the alternatives. The potential
Learned Publishing, 2011
When researchers select a scholarly article to read, they consider a range of factors in order to... more When researchers select a scholarly article to read, they consider a range of factors in order to judge the expected value of the article. These factors may also influence their overall perception of the quality of the article. The goal of this project is to examine and measure the relative ...
Journal of Media Economics, 1995
Journal of Media Economics, 1995
Journal of Media Economics, 1997
Journal of Media Economics, 1998
Journal of Media Economics, 1999
Journal of Media Economics, 1997
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 2011
Journal of Broadcasting & Electronic Media, 2000
In the US., the on-site radio remote is commonly used to generate listener interest in the statio... more In the US., the on-site radio remote is commonly used to generate listener interest in the station and the client. Factors that were most important to stations, businesses, and audience members were studied in five radio markets. Investigators attended 30 remotes, collecting usable responses from 432 attendees of remotes, 31 radio station personnel and 74 businesses. Results suggested that Location, Product, Giveaways, and Station Personalities were most important to having a successful radio remote.
Asian Journal of Communication, 1995
As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British g... more As Hong Kong prepares for a political transition in 1997, neither the existing colonial British government nor the impending People's Republic of China (PRC) has established a strong historical foundation for political trust within the territory. In this study, we examine the level of distrust towards the existing and future political regimes, as well as attitudes towards Hong Kong's future.