On a typical Sunday afternoon, most American’s aren’t checking news sites. But July 21 was anything but a typical Sunday afternoon. That afternoon, President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the presidential race and news organizations worldwide saw spikes in online traffic. Missouri State communication, media, journalism and film professor Dr. Brian Ott was in Serbia … [Read more...] about News travels fast – even on a quiet summer afternoon
Students from Missouri State University’s communication, media, journalism and film department (CMJF) recently won a 2024 Student Emmy award for an episode of their documentary, “Discovering Dickerson Park Zoo.” The award is from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) – Mid-America. The documentary is a nine-episode web series filmed and edited by … [Read more...] about A roaring success
A nationwide cellphone outage was resolved same day, but the down time left tens of thousands with no form of communication for hours. According to the most recent estimates from the National Center for Health Statistics, about 73 percent of American adults in 2022 lived in households where there were only wireless phones and no landlines, while another 25 percent were in … [Read more...] about Are landlines a thing of the past? Cellphone outage highlights decline
In an age dominated by digital communication, the power of articulate and effective verbal communication cannot be understated. Whether it’s delivering a keynote address, leading a team meeting or engaging in a one-on-one conversation, impactful speaking can open doors, inspire change and create lasting impressions. But what truly sets apart an effective communicator? What … [Read more...] about What are five essential techniques for becoming an effective communicator?