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Campus On The Common
by Emerson College School Of Communication
Broadcasting from Emerson College’s School of Communication in Boston, Massachusetts, "Campus on the Common," provides an expert view into the field of media and communication through the lens of academic experts and industry professionals from Emerson and beyond. The podcast explores areas such as multimedia storytelling, media ethics, and how new technologies are affecting the communication industry. A national leader for cutting-edge research and education, Emerson's School of Communication houses hands-on programs in journalism, marketing, communication disorders, public relations, and sports communication, among others, preparing students to thrive in the classroom and in their careers.
Episodes
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Dr. Gino Canella & Activist Media
Social movements and activism today receive as much coverage in the news cycle as ever. But with the short attention span of the modern media ecosystem, how do activists and organizers today create and promote the meaningful stories behind their work? Dr. Gino Canella is a researcher, educator…
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Larry Potash & Narrative Journalism
Today's media landscape is a digital environment always in motion, presenting new opportunities and challenges for storytellers of all kinds. So what does that mean for broadcast journalism in 2023? And how do young journalists succeed in the industry and tell meaningful stories? In this episode,...
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Dr. Mary Anne Taylor | US Women's National Soccer
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has won four FIFA World Cups since its inception, while the men’s team has yet to make it to the finals. So, why do women have less to show for it on payday? In this episode, Dr. Mary Anne Taylor joins us to discuss the recent settlement between US Women's...
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Positive Communication | Dr. Phillip Glenn
On an interpersonal level, do you communicate in a positive or negative manner? Do you unknowingly project power or weakness, impatience or encouragement? Are your words edgy or empathetic? In this episode, we speak with Professor Philip Glenn about his research into the field of positive...
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What you need to Know about Copyright with Dr. Bhamati Viswanathan
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an iconic tune, but what can it teach us about the importance of copyright for artists and other creatives? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Bhamati Viswanathan, a copyright lawyer, and affiliate professor here at Emerson College, about what you need to know to…
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Guerilla PR | David Richard CEO Big Fish PR
How can you bring an unknown brand out of obscurity? How do you bring awareness to a cause that needs our attention? In this episode, it’s all about small budgets and big impacts as we dive into "guerilla public relations." We're sitting down with David Richard, who is the CEO of his own PR firm...
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Emerson College Polling | Isabel Holloway
President Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn famously said, “Don’t worry about the polls. But if you do, don't admit it.” Unfortunately, in today's heated political landscape and 24-hour news cycle, the former First Lady’s advice simply doesn't hold water. So in this episode, we welcome Isabel Hollaway...
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Robin Danzak | Qualitative Research and Perspectives About Adoption
How can academic researchers convey insight and meaning about the world of child adoption? Auto-ethnography, focus groups, and photo-voice (a combination of images and recorded narratives) are qualitative research tools that can provide meaningful context and insight into personal experiences. In...
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Lina Maria Giraldo | Bridging Communities of Color Through Art and Storytelling
The Latinx community is a complex, diverse group of people who have had a massive, unquestionable influence on North American culture and society. Whether it is music, art, sports, or politics, you can’t tell the story of U.S. history without Latinx history. Yet, for far too long in this country,...
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Team Harmony | Hate: What are You going To Do?
Injustice, discrimination and hate are issues that we face here in the US as well as throughout the world. While 2020 was a year that clearly reflected how much work still needs to be done. Affecting meaningful change is easier said than done. Emerging from all this hostility we are now seeing a...
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Dr. Carol Ferrara | Islamophobia
In France, we’re seeing a continuous pattern of discrimination, fear, hatred, and violence associated with Islamophobia. What’s at the heart of the matter and is it possible to be both French and Muslim in France? COTC spoke with Dr. Carol Ferrara, assistant professor of Marketing Communication…
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Dr. Rhiannon Luyster | Research into Autism and Language Development
How do children with autism spectrum disorder develop language skills? Recent research shows signs that third party conversations may be a possible avenue for children with ASD to learn the language. If correct, this hypothesis may reveal insights into new ways of teaching children important…
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Dr. Gina Gayle | Multimedia Storytelling
A picture is worth a thousand words. Some of the most iconic moments in modern history have been captured through the lens of photojournalists. These dedicated witnesses to history conform to an ethical code of conduct and apply their truth in documenting what they see. As modern technology...
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Dr. Lauren Anderson | Sports And Protest
NFL Quarterback Colin Capernick took a knee during the national anthem, Olympic medalists John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their fists on the podium, and basketball legend LeBron James refused to shut up and dribble. How do professional sports and social activism intertwine, and what impact do...
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Sara Asem | Emotional Intelligence
In stressful times, it’s easy to lose our cool. Empathy and reason become hard to come by and we can react to others as well as ourselves in a less-than-positive manner. So what can we do about how we feel and how we manage relationships with others? Let’s talk about emotional intelligence. In...
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Crisis Communications | Dr. Vincent Raynauld
In just the last few months, we've witnessed plague, brutality, protest, murder hornets, locusts, wayward comets, and unemployment numbers unseen for generations. So who do we look to in a time a crisis? What do we, the public, need to hear? Why are some leaders effective in getting the public to...
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Lets Talk About Race | Cheryl Owsley Jackson & Heather May
In this powerful and insightful discussion, we explore... • The origins and persistence of institutional racism in the U.S., and how its driven by individual racism • The legacy and manifestation of white privilege • The definition and nuances of racism, and what we get wrong about it • What…
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Azeta Hatef | Media For Social Change
Media is a powerful tool that shapes our everyday lives. But how do others worldwide engage with media and harness its power for social change? In this episode, we’ll talk with Azeta Hatef, Assistant Professor of Journalism, who studies how marginalized groups—such as women in Afghanistan and the...
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Sanjay Pothen | Voice Technology
"Alexa, help me with my homework!" Voice-enabled technology has arrived and is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Where is this technology going, what are the implications for industry, education and at home? How do you get in on this trend's ground floor? Why should we care? In this...
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Laura Glufing Tham | Managing Dementia
In our discussion with Laura, we also learn about... • The symptoms and processes of different types of dementia • Tools and strategies that family members and caregivers can use to help their loved one with dementia • How family members can take care of themselves as well as their loved one •…
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Political Ethics | Peter Loge
As divisive as today’s political dialogue seems, it’s nothing new. Ethics and politics have been at odds throughout human history. In this episode, Peter Loge ’87—a communications consultant, professor, and ethicist—discusses the relationship between politics and ethics, and what we can do to...
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The Business of Creative Enterprises With Wes Jackson
What do movie producers, music executives, fashion designers, and product innovators have in common? How do you cultivate creativity and turn artistic insight into a business opportunity? We explore these questions and more with Wes Jackson, Director of the Business of Creative Enterprise Program...
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Netflix, Community Engagement and Streaming Media with Dr. Sharifa Simon - Roberts
In her research, Communication Studies Professor Sharifa Simon-Roberts discovered a phenomenally high rate of Netflix consumption among Gen-Z African Americans. But when did this begin, and why? More importantly, what does this tell us about streaming media and our sense of community? Sharifa...
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English Language Learning | Jeremy Heflin
Learning a new language can be hard. As a college student, how do you go about the process of adapting to a new language and culture? What resources are available and how to do you deal with all the nuances, metaphors, and slang of spoken English in a classroom environment? Hear from Emerson...
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Marketing Automation | Randy Harrison
How do marketers use technology to send the right message to the right person at the right time in a personalized yet massive scale? Why is it that when we click on some web content, we generally start receiving more related content through different mediums and channels? In this episode of…
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Consumer Behavior | Dr. Naa Amponsah DoDoo
Consumer behavior research examines all aspects of purchasing behavior – from pre-purchase activities through to post-purchase consumption, evaluation and purchase decision activities. In this episode of Campus on the Common, we speak with Dr. Naa Amponsah Dodoo, about Consumer Behaviour Research...
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Education, Immigration & The Boston City Council - A Conversation With Alejandra St. Guillen
Alejandra St Guillen has led a life in service both inside and outside of government. She has served as a public school teacher, an activist, and ran the Mayor of Boston’s Office of Immigrant Advancement. She is now trying to serve in a new way and is a candidate for one of Boston’s City…
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What is Public Relations? | Dr. Maria Scott
Specializing in public relations and sports communications, Communication Studies faculty member, Maria Scott, offers insight on PR strategy and its organizational impact. When used correctly, Public relations can make or break an organization. While everyone seems to know the term public...
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Water Rights | Dr Nejem Raheem
Water, we all need it but do we have a right to it? Dr. Nejem Raheem, discusses the role of communications in contending with the complexity of water rights. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Nejem Raheem brings over 15 years of experience as an environmental economist to Emerson. His expertise is in economic...
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Your Brain on Politics | Dr. Ruth Grossman
How does the brain of a liberal vs a brain of a conservative react to the same message? In this episode, we'll talk with Dr. Ruth Grossman about your brain on politics. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Dr. Grossman's research is focused on various aspects of face-to-face communication in children with autism...
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Streaming Media | Bob Lyons
Bob Lyons, a 20-year veteran of the media industry and affiliated faculty member at Emerson College discusses the growing prevalence of streaming media and the different impacts they're having on consumers and content creators alike. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Lyons has over 20 years experience in media...
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Trauma and Communication: Police Brutality in the Black Community | Deion Hawkins
As America seethes with unrest following the police killing of yet another unarmed black man, we replay this conversation with Deion Hawkins, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies. In this episode, first aired June 6, 2019, Hawkins shares his well-researched insights on: • The history of...
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Media Convergence | Cheryl Owsley-Jackson
Former CNN correspondent and Journalist-in-Residence at Emerson College, Cheryl Owsley-Jackson discusses how the convergence of broadcast, print, and social media is impacting journalists, and how they balance their humanity with objectivity. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Cheryl Jackson is a...
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Health Communication and Caregiving: Alzheimer's and Dementia | Dr. Scott Ratzan
Dr. Scott Ratzan, Emerson alumnus and affiliated faculty member, medical doctor, and Senior Fellow at Harvard University's Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business & Government discusses how effective communication can better prepare people to face the challenges of caregiving for family members with...
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Reclaiming Conversation Pt. 3 | Mark Leccese
Veteran reporter and professor of Journalism, Mark Leccese closes out our Reclaiming Conversation series by delving into the role of technology in the public sphere and how that is affecting communication and the field of journalism in an increasingly mediated world. ABOUT OUR GUEST... A veteran...
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Transgender Voice Training | Jocelyne Leger & Barbara Worth
Clinical Instructors Jocelyne Leger and Barbara Worth from Emerson College's Robbins Speech, Language and Hearing Center discuss how they're using cutting-edge speech pathology services to help transgender people use the voice that best matches their identity. ABOUT Jocelyne Leger... Jocelyne…
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Fake News and the Post-Truth Era | Paul Niwa & Gino Canella
Fake news is not a term many people used three years ago, but now it is seen as one of the greatest threats to democracy and free debate. The rise of fake news is raising tensions between nations and has some calling for greater regulation of social media. Journalism professors Paul Niwa and Gino...
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Building Bridges - Not Walls | Gregory Payne & Mark Brodie
Department of Communication Studies Chair and Director of the Rediscover Rosarito Program, Gregory Payne and Communication Studies professor, Mark Brodie discuss immigration and border issues and the Rediscover Rosarito program's grassroots efforts to bridge cultural and political divides between...
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Entrepreneurship & Startups in Boston & Beyond | Lu Ann Reeb
Assistant Dean and Executive-in-Residence at the School of Communication at Emerson College, Lu Ann Reeb dives into the world of entrepreneurship and startups in Boston and beyond. A three-time entrepreneur herself, Reeb now heads up Emerson's E3 entrepreneurship program. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Twice...
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Reclaiming Conversation Pt. 2 | Brenna McCormick
Technology has been instrumental in connecting people around the world, but is it having a negative impact on interpersonal communication and empathy? This week, Business of Creative Enterprises professor, Brenna McCormick explores the topic of "Reclaiming Conversation" as it pertains to the...
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The Rise of ESports | Kevin Mitchell
Director of Business Development and Strategic Intelligence for National Amusements and Executive-in-Residence at Emerson College, Kevin Mitchell discusses the meteoric rise of Esports around the world. From Fortnite and Overwatch to League of Legends and CS:GO, the burgeoning billion-dollar...
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Big Data | Mike McGuirk
Marketing Communication Executive-in-Residence, Mike McGuirk demystifies "Big Data" and explores how companies are leveraging analytics to better identify and act on customer insights. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Executive-in-Residence McGuirk teaches courses that help students bridge the gap between the...
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The Growth Of Sports Communication | Michael Park
Boston is a sports town, and Emerson College students can take advantage of the success of Boston's sports teams through the School of Communication's sports comm major and minor programs. To learn more about Boston's most recent sports success, and how Emerson programs are preparing the next...
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Reclaiming Conversation | SOC Dean Raul Reis
For our inaugural episode, we begin a three part series on Reclaiming Conversation, a text chosen for first-year School of Communication students to better help them transition from high school to Emerson College. Joining host Chance Dorland is School of Communication Dean Raul Reis. ABOUT OUR...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Broadcasting from Emerson College’s School of Communication in Boston, Massachusetts, "Campus on the Common," provides an expert view into the field of media and communication through the lens of academic experts and industry professionals from Emerson and beyond. The podcast explores areas such as multimedia storytelling, media ethics, and how new technologies are affecting the communication industry. A national leader for cutting-edge research and education, Emerson's School of Communication houses hands-on programs in journalism, marketing, communication disorders, public relations, and sports communication, among others, preparing students to thrive in the classroom and in their careers.
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