Campus On The Common
Summary: 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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Podcasts:
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 the US and Mexico through public diplomacy.
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.
Technology has been instrumental in connecting people around the world, but is it having a negative impact on interpersonal communication and empathy? Business of Creative Enterprises professor, Brenna McCormick explores the topic of "Reclaiming Conversation" as it pertains to the working environment.
Director of Business Development and Strategic Intelligence for National Amusements and Executive-in-Residence for ESports 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 industry has earned the attention of spectators, players, advertisers, and even traditional sports franchises.
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.
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 generation of sports broadcasters and leaders, Campus On The Common spoke with Department of Communication Studies Assistant Professor Michael Park.
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.
