Benjamin Burroughs

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Associate Professor, Journalism and Media Studies

Expertise: Emerging media, media industries, digital journalism, social media

Biography

Benjamin Burroughs is an assistant professor of emerging media. He researches streaming media and technology, media industries, digital media, sports media, social media, and digital journalism.

His is frequently called upon by media to offer insights on topics including the impact of media viewing, participation, and advertising on parents, youths, and child social media influencers; media publicity and politics in television shows; and political memes.

His scholarly works have been published in journals such as New Media and Society, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, International Journal of Sport Communication, and Games and Culture.

Education

Ph.D., University of Iowa
M.A., London School of Economics
M.A., University of Southern California, Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism

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Inside the Bay Area think tank using memes to fight AI doom

The San Francisco Standard

In the Bay Area, you can sometimes identify the people most worried about AI by the smiling octopus decal they stick to their computer or hoodie.

What Does "41" Mean in Slang, and Is It the New "67"?

Today

"67" now has a slang sibling, and its name is "41." To many, 41 is the number that numerically comes after 40 and before 42. But to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the number has been added to their slang vocabulary.

Alleged Strip shooter’s digital life at odds with private personal life

When Manuel Ruiz and Rodney Finley encountered each other on the Strip the night of June 8, their digital worlds collided with reality.

Best Sports Cities (2024)

Americans spend a lot of money on sports every year. Sports franchises in the U.S. bring in nearly $40 billion in yearly revenue, with money coming from ticket and merchandise sales, media rights, and sponsorship fees. Even with technology making major televised games accessible from anywhere, many serious fans still prefer live action — and the best seats in the house.