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13 Feb 2018

MSU’s Crisis Forum: Notes on a Discussion at the Quello Center

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MSU’s Crisis Forum: Raising Questions Notes on the Forum of 9 February 2018 The Quello Center hosted a one-hour ‘conversation about communication and the abuse scandal’ on 9 February. A small group of colleagues shared their views on communication issues related to the sex abuse scandal as it continues to unfold at MSU. The discussion was held in the Quello Center Meeting Room under The Chatham House Rule, so that no quotes would be attributed to any participant. It was a lively discussion of sensitive topics that raised many questions. The key theme arising from the discussion was around ‘listening’. […]
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15 Jan 2018

Susan Quello Endorses the Launch of the James H. Quello Archive

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Susan Quello, granddaughter of James H. and Mary B. Quello, provides her perspective on the launch of the James H. Quello Digital Archive. Susan, now at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, beautifully captures the significance of MSU and higher education to her grandparents, and underscores the value of the archive to preserving James Quello’s contributions to the FCC and communication policy. Susan Quello from Quello Center on Vimeo.
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14 Jan 2018

New Media Addiction by A. Michael Noll

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NEW MEDIA ADDICTION A. Michael Noll January 13, 2018 © Copyright 2019 AMN Concern is being expressed about the addictive use of smartphones. It has even been suggested that software be installed to limit use of smartphones, particularly use by young people. All the supposed harm is similar to what was said about radio and also about television during their early years. There was discussion decades ago about the need to restrict use. I am not old enough to remember the telegraph, but I can guess that similar predictions of doom from overuse were also made. And what of all […]
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14 Jan 2018

University Research: A Skeptical Perspective by A. Michael Noll

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UNIVERSITY RESEARCH: A SKEPTICAL PERSPECTIVE A. Michael Noll January 13, 2018 © Copyright 2017 AMN University research has skeptically made little contribution to the striking advances in communications technology of the last 50 or so years. This is hardly surprising, since most of the advances came from R&D at industrial facilities. The skeptical perspective in this piece is based on my early experience at an industrial research laboratory, in government, and later at a university. My conclusion is that university research is essential mostly for the education and training of students, who then graduate and conduct meaningful research for industry. […]
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05 Jan 2018

The New Urban Myths of Detroit Internet Use

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Recently we posted a blog that outlined three key findings in our Detroit Digital Divide Project. These findings focused on issues of Internet connectivity, use, and interest among Detroit residents. We argued that the findings of our research run counter to a number of perceptions about Internet digital divides in Detroit, and to a degree that they might be better understood as myths. However, just the recognition of misguided assumptions is not enough. As we continue to analyze the data further, and refine the patterns emerging, the Quello research team has begun to examine what can be done to address […]
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21 Dec 2017

Myths of Detroit Internet Use

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The Quello Center recently completed a study focused on Internet use in Detroit, Michigan. The findings may surprise anyone who believes that Detroiters are under-connected, go online primarily for entertainment or are uninterested in the Internet. The study surveyed three Detroit neighborhoods, Cody-Rouge, Milwaukee Junction and 7/8 Mile and Woodward. Focus groups were also conducted with community stakeholders, adult residents and youth.  The results are based on a sample of 525 Detroit residents who responded to our telephone survey and nearly 30 residents who participated in focus groups. Myth #1: Detroiters are under-connected Our study found that even among those […]
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17 Dec 2017

DISNEY BUYS MURDOCH by A. Michael Noll

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DISNEY BUYS MURDOCH A. Michael Noll December 16, 2017 © Copyright 2017 AMN Walt Disney is purchasing Murdoch’s entertainment empire for over $50 billion. Is this a great deal – or a huge challenge for the future of Disney? The vision is a future in which video entertainment (and sports) is downloaded over the Internet directly from the source, bypassing the middle distributors, such as the cable TV company, the satellite company, or the phone company. This vision has been known as cable bypass. But it assumes an Internet that is “free.” Disney, and its Bob Eger, should be frightened […]
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13 Dec 2017

Are We All Just Lazy?

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Are We All Just Lazy? A. Michael Noll December 11, 2017 © 2017 AMN How many of our new products and services are motivated mostly by our laziness? However, the marketing folks would claim that they are just making life easier for us. Television sets of the past had tuners with knobs. To change a channel, we had to get up from our sofas and go to the TV set to turn the knob to a different channel. This was so much effort that we usually just left the TV set on a single channel for the entire evening. And […]
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04 Dec 2017

Media & Communication Research and Policy Panel

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On Wednesday, November 29, the Quello Center hosted a discussion advancing policy and governance as a College focus area. This college-wide panel on media & communication research and policy discussed how policy is related to and involved in research activities across the College of Communication Arts and Sciences, as well as what kinds of synergies we can leverage across the college. The discussion served as an opportunity to bring together faculty and students with an interest in policy and governance as an important focus area for the College. Moderator: Johannes M. Bauer, Department of Media and Information Panelists: Daniel Bergan, […]
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24 Nov 2017

Steve Wildman Keynoting ICMC 2018 in Abu Dhabi

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The 1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION (ICMC 2018), hosted by the Department of Communication Studies of Abu Dhabi University, will be held on March 19-21, 2018 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The former director of the Quello Center, Emeritus Professor Steve Wildman, will be presenting one of two keynotes. The Aims and Objectives of ICMC 2018 are to exchange best practices and promote international partnership and cooperation among academia and media practitioners worldwide and to create an international forum to present, discuss and exchange the latest academic research in media and communication. Dr […]
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