Ideas are known to spread quicker when there exists densely connected social networks. Any tools that may increase this density of social linking are paramount to the desire for change and the contagion of this desire. The greater the number of times people hear a message and more individuals experience...

The specific public-media produced website that I have chosen is NewsWorks.org, which is affiliated with local Philadelphia radio station WHYY. NewsWorks.org bills itself as, “News and conversation for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware”. History and Production A search for the history of NewsWorks failed to turn up a detailed...

Using social media for public health communication allows for any public health organization to reach a variety of audiences, particularly younger generations, with opportunities to learn, remain aware of health crises and trends in healthcare, as well as different ways to improve and maintain individual health. Many health-oriented organizations, such...

The study summarized the vote of Hispanics being influenced by non-partisan Spanish language radio campaigns, on the case of the elections of congress in 2006. The Hispanic voters are crucial for campaigns as they constitute 16 percent of the total population. The scholars claimed that political campaign in the past...

Media plays a direct role in today's society. Many publications notify the public of current affairs that are important to the community. The media has the responsibility of informing the public about criminal acts. However, the media also has an influence on the types of behaviors that prevail in the...