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Changing Global Media Landscapes: Convergence, Fragmentation, and Polarization

Jabbar A. Al-Obaidi (Bridgewater State University, USA)
Indexed In: SCOPUS
Release Date: July, 2024 | Copyright: © 2024 | Pages: 383

Publication Status: E-Book and Print Version Available for Purchase
ISBN13: 9798369337677
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798369348994
EISBN13: 9798369337684
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3767-7

Description:

With the advancement of technology and the increasing use of digital and social media platforms, we are experiencing an unprecedented era of global connectivity and information sharing. However, alongside these advancements comes a pressing challenge: the rampant spread of misinformation and disinformation, fueling fragmentation and polarization within communities worldwide. As regulations struggle to keep pace with technological innovation, media scholars, experts, and practitioners face a critical need for comprehensive strategies to navigate this complex terrain.

Changing Global Media Landscapes: Convergence, Fragmentation, and Polarization offers a solution to the multifaceted challenges of modern media and communication. This book provides a vital platform for scholars and professionals to explore the intricacies of global media technologies and devise actionable strategies to combat misinformation. With a keen focus on media ethics, law, and organizational management, it equips readers with the tools needed to confront the evolving landscape of digital media responsibly and effectively.

From dissecting the impacts of artificial intelligence on media to examining the convergence of traditional and digital platforms, Changing Global Media Landscapes: Convergence, Fragmentation, and Polarization tackles a diverse array of topics essential for understanding and navigating today's media landscape. Whether you're a student seeking to grasp the complexities of media theory or a seasoned professional aiming to stay ahead of industry trends, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for confronting the challenges of misinformation and steering the course toward a more informed and connected society.

Coverage:

The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Agenda Setting by Influencers
  • Consumer Response to Media Changes
  • Corporate Communication in Media Evolution
  • Digital Media Literacy
  • Evolution of Journalism
  • Global Media History
  • Global Media Leadership
  • Health Communication in Media Shifts
  • Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Media
  • Impact of the Audience on Media
  • Media Convergence Effects
  • Media Curriculum in Fragmented Markets
  • Media Evaluation with Artificial Intelligence
  • Media Fragmentation and Convergence
  • Media Influence of Political Leaders

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Dr. Jabbar Al-Obaidi , Ph.D. is a Professor of Media Studies and Communication Technologies at the Department of Communication, Bridgewater State University (BSU). Al-Obaidi obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; a master’s degree from Hartford University, Connecticut; and a bachelor's degree from Baghdad University, Iraq. Currently, Al-Obaid serves as the Special Advisor to the President for Global Partnerships at the Minnock Institute for Global Engagement at Bridgewater State University (BSU). He also served as the chair of the Department of Communication (2005-2011), and as an interim chair in 2017 and 2019, and the director of the Center for Middle East (2011-2020), the Academic Director of Global Programs (2019-2023), the academic director of International Student Recruitment (2023-2024), the co-chair of the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, and the latest 17th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Education. Al-Obaidi initiated and facilitated the implementation of academic international partnerships with many universities in the Middle East& North Africa (MENA), India, and other countries. He served as Co-Project Director for two consecutive grants from the U.S. Department of Education's Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages Program (Grant #P016A200027, 2020-2023, and Grant #P016A240005, 2024-2026). Al-Obaidi also led several study tour programs and undergraduate research in Bahrain, India, Jordan, Morocco, Qatar, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He served as the Co-Chair of Bridgewater State University's self-study for reaccreditation in the fall of 2022, guided by The New England Commission of Higher Education ( NECHE ). Al-Obaidi also served as the chair of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee (UCC) and the All University Committee (AUC) at Bridgewater State University. Professor Al-Obaidi’s administrative contribution, scholarly work, and teaching cover curriculum and programs, management and leadership, assessment, media ethics and law, communication and politics, COIL, virtual teaching, intercultural communication, and media in the Middle East. Al-Obaidi was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Collaboration to Improve Teaching in 2021. Professor Al-Obaid taught in Iraq, China, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Al-Obaidi’s publications include several books: Mass Communication; Mixing Views (2001), Media Censorship in the Middle East (2007), Broadcast, Internet, and TV Media in the Arab World and Small Nations, The Role of Educators as Agents and Conveyors for Positive Change in Global Education (2023) SCOPUS Index, Changing Global Media Landscapes: Convergence, Fragmentation, and Polarization (2024), Emerging Technologies Transforming Higher Education: Instructional Design and Student Success (2025), and Addressing Digital Divides in International Higher Education (2026). Al-Obaid published many articles covering regional and global media and participated in and presented scholarly research in numerous international conferences. Al-Obaid is the producer and host of InFocus cable television, BTV Access Corporation, Bridgewater, MA.

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