Is this the dawn of a new era in women’s sports?
Sports media has typically operated under a ‘one and done’ model: focus on women’s sports during high-profile events, before returning to routine coverage of men.
The Conversation > MediaThousands of Irish viewers boycott licence fee after presenter salary scandal – what this says about the future of public broadcasting
Countries around the world are debating whether free-to-air television has a future.
The Conversation > MediaWe don’t have to give Facebook a free ride
Meta is getting out of the news business to avoid paying for journalism under the Australian Government’s News Media Bargaining Code - but no one is surprised.
The Conversation > MediaMaking the moral of the story stick − a media psychologist explains the research behind ‘Sesame Street,’ ‘Arthur’ and other children’s TV
Many children’s educational shows undergo pre-screening to make sure each episode delivers its intended message. Adult viewers watching alongside kids can help ensure the lessons are well received.
The Conversation > MediaSix Nations future on terrestrial TV uncertain – what are the implications for rugby and its fans?
When Six Nations’ broadcasting deal with the BBC and ITV ends in 2025, there are fears the tournament could move to a subscription service.
The Conversation > MediaRwanda deal: why the media should focus more on the policy and less on the politics of immigration
Expert analysis shows most stories about the migration bill have been about party politics, not the substance of the policy.
The Conversation > MediaAustralian media’s Instagram posts on Gaza war have an anti-Palestine bias. That has real-world consequences
Language has been dubbed “the covert operations of war”, such is the power it holds in shaping public opinion. Here’s what we found about the way Australian media has been framing the conflict.
The Conversation > MediaClimate disaster movies resonate in ways that news never will
This powerful new eco drama suggests “cli-fi” could play a crucial role in climate communication.
The Conversation > MediaThree trailblazing women in media who’ve been forgotten – until now
Mae D Huettig, Romana Javitz and Shirley Graham DuBois were instrumental in their respective media fields but very few of us will be aware of their individual contributions.
The Conversation > MediaSimulations with actors prepare journalism students to interview trauma survivors
Developing trauma-aware interview skills is part of teaching students how to ethically and sensitively report on traumatic events, and learn how to take care of their own mental health and well-being.
The Conversation > MediaHow a New York Times copyright lawsuit against OpenAI could potentially transform how AI and copyright work
The lawsuit could see other media companies move to protect their copyrighted content.
The Conversation > MediaGhosts, grit and genius: the most gripping podcasts of 2023
Podcasts again this year proved to be a powerful medium for new voices and previously overlooked stories.
The Conversation > MediaGood profits from bad news: How the Kennedy assassination helped make network TV news wealthy
The JFK assassination was a landmark event in TV news history.
The Conversation > MediaRupert Murdoch's empire was built on a shrewd understanding of how media and power work
As Rupert Murdoch prepares to hand over the keys to his media empire, what will his legacy be?
The Conversation > MediaWe fact-checked residential school denialists and debunked their 'mass grave hoax' theory
Contrary to what some ‘denialists’ believe, research shows that Canadian media outlets did not help circulate a ‘mass grave hoax’ regarding unmarked graves at former Indian Residential Schools.
The Conversation > MediaTerrorist vs. militant: The complicated language of reporting atrocities in Israel-Hamas war
How should journalists describe Hamas, whose gunmen killed hundreds of Israelis on Oct. 7? The attacks and Israel’s response have renewed a debate about the words used by journalists.
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