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In the News: Peter Gregg on a Proposed 100% Tariff on Foreign Films
CAS NewsPeter Gregg, associate professor and department chair of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 on what it would mean to have a tariff on foreign films. President Donald Trump has proposed a 100% tariff on foreign films, although no final decisions have been made. From the story: “My first…
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In the News: Greg Song on Second Potential TikTok Ban and Cross-Platform Strategies
In the NewsGreg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with Forbes about the potential second ban on TikTok and the impact on small businesses and creators. From the article: For creators and small businesses, adaptability is the new currency, said Murad Salikhov, co-founder of… -
From St. Thomas to Spotify: The Value of Networking
AlumniWhen Scott Henkemeyer ’97 steps into a content strategy meeting at Spotify, there’s a good chance at some point that day he’ll be serenaded by a mashup of bubblegum pop, indie rock and punk. That mix is not mandatory listening at headquarters but appears on his Spotify playlist, which contains throwbacks he listened to in… -
WATCH: Elevating the Arts at the University of St. Thomas
ArtsArts play a central role in education at St. Thomas, helping to bring creativity to all academic fields. Buoyed by record-setting philanthropy and a wide range of new facilities, opportunities to engage with the arts are flourishing across campus. Notable examples in Schoenecker Center are new music spaces, the Gearen Stage and Sarah Rose Hall,… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on Mistakes in Advertising Content
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MinnPost for a story about ads using skylines from other cities in Minnesota-focused campaigns. From the story: This is not the first time this has happened in Minnesota in recent years. Last year, a… -
In the News: Greg Song on How TikTok Uncertainty Is Affecting Brands
In the NewsGreg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with AdWeek about the temporary TikTok ban and ongoing uncertainty for brands around the world. From the story: Beyond TikTok’s technical fallout, advertisers could face potential reputational risks. With American profiles still visible to global users, companies are bracing… -
In the News: April Eichmeier on How Social Media Shapes Gen Z’s Voting Choices
In the NewsApril Eichmeier, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MinnPost about how social media influencers impact Gen Z’s political views and voting behavior while highlighting the role of platforms like TikTok and Instagram in shaping opinions and spreading misinformation. From the story: In… -
In the News: Yayu Feng on How Influencers Are Shaping News
In the NewsYayu Feng, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with MPR about the impact that influencers have had on the news and on social media trends. From the story: Host: I’ve been wondering a lot about this, this election cycle, as a journalist, and thinking,… -
In the News: Greg Song on Influencer Concerns Regarding the Potential TikTok Ban
In the NewsGreg Song, assistant professor of emerging media at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with KARE 11 about how a potential ban on TikTok could disrupt Minnesota artists and small businesses. From the story: Friday’s ruling from three federal appeals court judges upholds a law that could ban TikTok… -
Sky’s the Limit: New Game Design Minor Teaches Accessibility
STEAMA set of headphones rested on Dr. Sky LaRell Anderson’s head as he waited for guests at the Jon Henner Memorial Accessibility in Games Speaker Series to settle in their seats. The University of St. Thomas faculty member appeared remotely, from his Minnesota office adorned with framed college degrees and the glow of purple and…