Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Tara Ross on Journalism in New Zealand

Interview with Senior Lecturer Tara Ross, U. Canterbury


In this interview, award-winning journalist and new UC faculty member Tara Ross answers my questions about journalism and media convergence in New Zealand. Thanks to UC producer Rob Stowell for another excellent result.


1.     What inspired you to pursue journalism as a career?
2.     Tell me about the Qantas awards.
3.     How has the Internet affected print journalism here?
Any impact on objectivity? Good or bad.
4.     Tell me about your journalism program here at Canterbury.
Does your approach reflect current trends in media convergence?

Posted 27 March 2013

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Linda Jean Kenix on TV & Advertising in NZ


Interview with Dr. Linda Jean Kenix, University of Canterbury



Linda Jean Kenix, Ph.D. University of Texas. Associate Prof. at UC. Previously served in the advertising industry. Native of USA. Here are the main questions. For the answers, view this clip. Special thanks to producer Rob Stowell, University of Canterbury Video Production Coordiator.

1. How did you get your start in advertising?
2. How do the NZ media differ from the United States?
3. Auckland seems to dominate TV. Is Christchurch too small for a TV station?
4. Is there no public TV broadcaster here, like the BBC or PBS in the UK and USA?
5. Can you explain TV “advertorials”? We don’t have those in America.
            Are they bad for the reputation of TV journalism?

Posted 21 March 2013.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

First of several video editions of "Communication Across the Ocean." Dr. Zita Joyce on NZ Radio and the Survival of RDU Radio.



 
Zita Joyce, Ph.D. from the University of Auckland, and a former DeeJay at RDU Radio here at the University of Canterbury. Lecturer in Media & Comm. at U. Canterbury. Here are the main questions. For the answers, view this clip. Special thanks to producer Rob Stowell, University of Canterbury Video Production Coordinator.

1. Native Cantabrian?

2. You’re an ex-radio Deejay. How did you develop an interest in radio?

3. What is the headline from your research on radio-spectrum allocations in NZ?

4. How well does non-commercial and educational broadcasting fare in NZ?

5. What is RDU radio and how did it survive the Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011?

Why does RDU call itself the “only true alternative”? (Reminiscent of RSU Radio)

Posted 14 March 2013