Browse by Category Journalism Film & Television Advertising Public Relations COMtalks BROWSE BY CATEGORY Journalism Film & Television Advertising Public Relations COMtalks COM’s 2021 Power of Narrative Conference: In-Depth Storytelling at a Safe Distance BU’s Ibram X. Kendi and The New Yorker’s Jelani Cobb headline annual event By Marc Chalufour Journalism Reporting About, and for, the Planet Q&A with COM editors of the Emerald Review: Julia Maruca, Olivia Amitay and Ethan Brown By Staff Journalism, Business & Technology How To Fight Vaccine Misinformation Study by COM professors shows personal stories more effective than facts in countering anti-vaxxers By Andrew Thurston Journalism, Business & Technology From the Press Box to the Players Union Former ESPN writer Jerry Crasnick is now advising the MLB Players Association By Marc Chalufour Journalism, Business & Technology, Public Relations Should Washington, D.C. Become the 51st State? Radio journalist Mikaela Lefrak explores the capital city’s long push for statehood By Marc Chalufour Journalism Dystopia Debut Somewhere Between Fact and Fiction A Q&A with COM’s Sam Sarkisian By Emma Guillén Journalism The Pioneer of Social Purpose Carol Cone (’78) helps companies thrive by doing good By Marc Chalufour Business & Technology, Public Relations On the Court and In the Court New COM course explores how journalism and the law have shaped and defined women’s sports By Marc Chalufour Journalism Finding the Story in the Numbers A COM journalism class’ reporting on homelessness grabs national attention By Alene Bouranova (’16) Journalism Brain Games Professor Kelsey Prena on how video games could improve memory and learning in people with Down syndrome By Mara Sassoon Business & Technology No Ordinary Media Company, No Ordinary Time Q&A with Nancy Dubuc, CEO of VICE By Emma Guillén Journalism Reflections on Photographing Trauma Greg Marinovich, Susan Barron and Angela Yang on documenting conflict and its aftermath By Marc Chalufour Journalism The Future of COM College unveils a new strategic plan to position itself as a leader across communication fields By Marc Chalufour Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations PR’s Need for Agility Q&A with COM’s Arunima Krishna and Ray Kotcher about the findings in the latest PRWeek Bellwether Survey. By Burt Glass Public Relations Teaching How To Navigate the Gig Economy New COM course and programs educate students on the special skills of freelancing By Marc Chalufour Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising No Internships? No Problem COMLab gave students a chance to learn on the job this summer, even in the middle of a pandemic. By Marc Chalufour Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising NBA Players Strike for Social Justice. What Comes Next? Q&A with COM’s A. Sherrod Blakely about the recent NBA player strike over social justice and police accountability. By Marc Chalufour Film & Television, Journalism Sesame Street and CNN Tackle Racism CNN anchor Erica Hill (’98) talks about teaming up with Big Bird for a difficult national conversation By Emma Guillén Film & Television, Journalism The Animal Advocate From the Tiger King’s victims to trophy hunters’ targets, Rodi Rosensweig and the Humane Society of the United States speak up for abused animals. By Marc Chalufour Film & Television, Journalism, Advertising Starting a Career in the COVID-19 Era Cheyenne Darcy Amaya (’20) landed enviable internships and earned a prized master’s degree, but is now negotiating a listless job market By Emma Guillén Film & Television, Journalism 3 Reasons to Choose Nonprofit PR Edward Downes, an associate professor of public relations, discusses the rewards and benefits of a career devoted to nonprofit causes By Mara Sassoon Public Relations The FreeP Turns 50 Past editors reflect on their experiences at BU’s independent student newspaper, the Daily Free Press, which celebrated its 50th birthday in May By Marc Chalufour Journalism FROM Bostonia Humor and Honesty Help Fix a Fractured Relationship The New York Times culture writer Sopan Deb’s (’10) new memoir, Missed Translations, chips away at the anger and silence that affected his relationship with his immigrant parents By Amy Laskowski (’15) Journalism FROM BU Today The Show Must Go On—Even From Home WTBU and BUTV10 staff are producing news, sitcoms, a soap opera and more—all from home By Alexander Puri (’21) Film & Television, Journalism FROM BU Today Live From New York For Nick Mason (’22), shelter-at-home meant helping his father, CBS This Morning cohost Anthony Mason, broadcast from the family’s dining room By Joel Brown Journalism, Film & Television FROM BU Today The 40th Annual Redstones Awards Go Online Adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, COM’s annual film festival changed its format and introduced an audience award Video Included By Amy Laskowski (’15) Film & Television Steve Kornacki: MSNBC’s Master of the Big Board Cable news’ 2016 breakout star brings data, history and energy to his 2020 presidential campaign coverage Videos Included By Amy Laskowski (’15) Film & Television, Journalism Kristin Fisher: On the Trump Beat The Fox News correspondent on covering President Trump, her secret trip to Afghanistan and growing up with astronaut parents Videos Included By Mara Sassoon Film & Television, Journalism Laugh Therapy Comedy writer Felipe Torres Medina (’15) discusses Stephen Colbert, political satire and the emotional value of good humor Videos Included By Emma Guillén Film & Television FROM BU Today An Intercontinental Film Collaboration How two students created a film despite being separated by an ocean Video Included By Jason Kimball Film & Television New Challenges for Communication Leadership In a challenged world, personal and business are now inextricably linked. 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