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About Center for Media Engagement

Center for Media Engagement

Austin, Texas, USA

The Center for Media Engagement is located in Austin, Texas, USA. The blog team can be reached at mediaengagement@austin.utexas.edu.

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40 Blog Posts

Research: Readers increasingly believe AI is used to write articles, even with proper disclosure

21 May 2026 By Katalina Deaven

Research: Connective language is more enjoyable but does not bridge ideological divides

18 September 2025 By Katalina Deaven

Research: Solidarity reporting is considered more credible, complete, trustworthy

2 July 2025 By Anita Varma & Gina Masullo

Research: Connective language is capable of bridging people through social media

6 March 2025 By Katalina Deaven

Fact-checking, AI remain top of mind in post-U.S. election coverage

14 November 2024 By Katalina Deaven

In lead up to U.S. election, employ these tactics to combat misinformation

23 July 2024 By Katalina Deaven

Research: Journalist race, ethnicity in bylines show mixed reader preferences

30 May 2024 By Katalina Deaven

Research: Fact-checking broadcast news stories helps correct misperceptions

25 January 2024 By Katalina Deaven

Online game helps bridge political divides

30 November 2023 Katalina Deaven

Research: Engaged journalism offers potential lifeline for local news

17 August 2023 Katalina Deaven

Research: Quizzes help readers recall fact-checked material

4 July 2023 Katalina Deaven, Raunak M. Pillai, Lisa K. Fazio, Jessica R. Collier

Media can bridge societal divides in reporting with 5 strategies

27 April 2023 Katalina Deaven

Diverse sourcing, awareness of terminology are among story features that build trust

2 March 2023 Katalina Deaven

Appropriate source identification, story framing are imperative in solidarity reporting

9 February 2023 Katalina Deaven

Research: People living in news deserts still find ways to be informed

22 December 2022 Katalina Deaven

Research: Person-centered language in news builds trust, connects with stigmatised groups

22 September 2022 Katalina Deaven

Research: Clarity in coverage is essential for newsrooms during elections

18 July 2022 Katalina Deaven

Research: Quizzes added to media content engage digital audiences

2 June 2022 Katalina Deaven

Research: Advertisers followed consistent spending habits throughout pandemic

24 March 2022 Katalina Deaven

Research: Writing with humility helps bridge political divisions

25 January 2022 Katalina Deaven

Research: Media should humanise, legitimise protest stories for maximum impact

11 November 2021 Katalina Deaven

Research: Politically conservative U.S. readers feel stereotypically portrayed in the news

23 September 2021 Katalina Deaven

Research: Journalist connections with disinvested audiences require consistent, fair coverage

25 July 2021 Katalina Deaven

Acknowledging emotions in comment sections reflects better on news organisations

10 June 2021 Katalina Deaven

The trustworthiness of news organisations begins with a Google search

7 April 2021 Katalina Deaven

Research: U.S. cable news politicises coronavirus coverage

4 February 2021 Katalina Deaven

Research: Comments section adds value, but platform must be carefully considered

13 December 2020 Katalina Deaven

Research: 5 ways to help media co-workers discuss polarising issues

8 October 2020 Katalina Deaven

Research: Audience participation, story explanation increase trust in TV news

4 August 2020 Katalina Deaven

Research: COVID-19 coverage needs changing

7 June 2020 Katalina Deaven

Research: Readers seek local news during COVID-19 pandemic

12 April 2020 Katalina Deaven

5 ways to add trust to content while covering COVID-19

23 March 2020 Katalina Deaven

Research: Transparency is great — if readers notice

17 February 2020 Katalina Deaven

Research: what readers want in a story

1 January 2020 Katalina Deaven

Research: Story labels alone don’t increase trust

10 November 2019 Katalina Deaven

Research: Solutions journalism increases engagement, issue awareness

17 September 2019 Katalina Deaven

Research: Negative comments affect employee trust in news organisation

31 July 2019 Katalina Deaven

Research: Covering political “outrage news” can backfire

21 May 2019 Katalina Deaven