John
Wihbey
Assistant Professor of Journalism and New Media
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TikTok ban in the U.S. could have ripple effect around the world, Northeastern expert warns
John Wihbey, an associate professor of media innovation and technology at Northeastern, says the court’s decision was not surprising.
Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, Northeastern research finds
A John Wihbey survey reveals a political “news divide” and growing distrust in conventional news sources among Republicans.
TMZ posted a photo of Liam Payne’s body hours after his death. What are journalism standards today?
TMZ received intense backlash for publishing a photo of Liam Payne’s body shortly after his death. Was it legal?
Why are UK media outlets adopting a ‘consent or pay’ approach?
Journalism faculty examine why British media outlets are adopting a “consent or pay” approach to readers wanting to opt out of cookies.
Social media invasion: Content creators flood the DNC. Speaking roster includes five influencers
The push from both parties to leverage “virality” to reach younger voters is looking less like experimental publicity than a campaign norm.
Expert advice: Coping strategies for navigating the 24-hour news cycle
With the advent of the 24-hour news cycle, we are constantly consuming media. But this information overload impacts our mental health.
With Joe Biden out of the race, Kamala Harris’ path forward ‘will not be easy,’ experts say
With President Joe Biden exiting the 2024 presidential race, Kamala Harris is now the presumptive Democratic nominee for president.
How will Google’s AI Overview impact its ad revenue? ‘They might be cannibalizing their own revenue stream,’ expert says
Google's new AI-enhanced search engine could transform the web's structure; will it help Google remain the Information King?
Google, Meta and Ofcom reps to discuss the internet’s impact on democracy during conference at Northeastern’s London campus
Google, Meta and Ofcom reps will meet on May 10 to discuss the the role of the internet in structuring democracy, society and markets.
Will gutted safeguards doom social media – and the election – in 2024?
The social media landscape and its impact for the 2024 elections—experts share insights into the role of platforms and the challenges ahead.