There is a long-standing relationship between pop culture and politics. Historically, that relationship has changed over time. What were once relatively separate spheres, today, there is so much overlap, experts don’t regard them as distinct entities. Dr. Brian Ott is the author of “The Twitter Presidency” and a distinguished professor in the communication, media, journalism … [Read more...] about A meme is not an argument: The intersection of politics and pop culture
Artificial intelligence has impacted all industries in different ways, and marketing is no exception. The adoption of AI in marketing is accelerating, bringing profound changes in how businesses target and engage with consumers, and predict their behaviors. “AI is fundamentally reshaping marketing, offering more efficient, personalized and data-driven approaches to customer … [Read more...] about How AI is transforming marketing
Election season is a time of heightened emotions, constant news updates and often heated discussions. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed, but there are ways to stay grounded and protect your mental health. Dr. Elizabeth Dudash-Buskirk, associate professor of communication, media, journalism and film at Missouri State University, discusses simple strategies to protect … [Read more...] about How to protect your peace during an election season
Tiger-Lily, a reptile that looks to be from an ancient myth, is temporarily residing at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center in Kansas City. The nearly 3-foot-long conjoined female western rat snakes are 7 years old and could grow to be about 30 years old and 5-feet long. Dr. Brian Greene, associate professor of biology at Missouri State University, offers some … [Read more...] about Meet a rare two-headed snake in Kansas City
If you were a fan of R. L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” series growing up, a Missouri State University professor has just the book for you. Associate professor Dr. Heidi Backes recently published a book on gothic fiction. The title is a mouthful: “Spectral Spain: Haunted Houses, Silent Spaces and Traumatic Memories in Post-Franco Gothic Fiction,” but Backes promises it will give you … [Read more...] about The tangled history of Spanish women and haunted houses