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NZ Podcasting Summit 2025

Communication studies
16 Apr, 2025
Be part of a record-setting attempt at this year’s NZ Podcasting Summit, presented by AUT’s School of Communication Studies and Verbal Highs.
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Trust in News report 2025

Communication studies
14 Apr, 2025
The latest JMAD Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report is out, showing approximately 60% of Kiwis uncomfortable with news produced by AI.
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What is a ‘tradwife’?

Communication studies
10 Mar, 2025
When a MAFs reality show bride said her goal was to “serve” her man, she was reflecting a growing trend in western culture, called tradwife lifestyle.
LOS ANGELES, USA. February 08, 2025: Sean Baker and Mikey Madison at the 77th Annual Directors Guild Awards at the Beverly Hilton.

Who is Oscar winner Sean Baker?

Communication studies
06 Mar, 2025
Director Sean Baker made history this week by winning four Academy Awards in the same night for the same film - Anora.
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Evolving industry prompts degree revamp

Communication studies
27 Nov, 2024
Refreshed Master of Communication Studies degree provides fresh challenges to meet the needs of a diverse, rapidly changing industry.
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More areas of NZ becoming news deserts

Communication studies
20 Nov, 2024
With 14 community newspapers set to close, research suggests this could leave citizens struggling for community information and feeling more isolated.
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AUT wins advertising capstone challenge

Communication studies
01 Nov, 2024
Two teams of advertising and brand creativity students took out the winning and highly commended places at the 2024 Advertising Capstone Challenge.
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AI and visual effects: does it work?

Communication studies
17 Oct, 2024
Lionsgate’s partnership with AI startup Runway has sparked concerns about whether visual effects will lose their ‘human touch’ with AI.
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Public Money Well Spent?

Communication studies
09 Oct, 2024
New research shows that public funding for news media during Covid didn’t prevent long term layoffs and has led to unintended negative consequences.  
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Ads from Hell: Do we love to hate them?

Communication studies
23 Sep, 2024
When it comes to controversial advertising, Hells Pizza is often pushing boundaries. But when does an ad cross the line of “acceptable” controversy?

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