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Chris DeFelice

Chris DeFelice

Ph.D.

Chris DeFelice

Ph.D.

Chris is a Ph.D. student in Media Production, Management, and Technology at the College of Journalism and Communications. He received his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mass Communication from Louisiana State University. He has experience working in local news and communication agencies, as well as in digital content creation across various forms of media (Web Blogs, YouTube, Podcasts, and Social Media). His research focuses on new media technology, specifically artificial intelligence and streaming services, as well as general topics in social media and audience analytics

Awards and Honors

1st Place Top Student Paper, AEJMC Advertising Division, 2024.

2nd Place Top Student Paper, AEJMC Media Management, Economics, and Entrepreneurship Division, 2024.

Outstanding Paper Reviewer Award, AEJMC Media Management, Economics, and Entrepreneurship Division, 2024.

2nd Place Top Student Paper, Commission on Graduate Education - AEJMC, 2023.

Graduate Student Showcase Selection, Entertainment Studies Interest Group and Commission on Graduate Education - AEJMC, 2023.

News Audience Research Award, AEJMC, 2023.

News

Publications

Refereed Journal Articles

DeFelice, C., & Porter, L. (2024). Theaters, social media, and streams: Evaluating social word-of-mouth patterns of pandemic-era blockbuster films on Twitter. Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, 30(5), 1732-1746. DOI: 10.1177/13548565241236441

DeFelice, C., Porter, L., & Kim, S. (2024). Moviegoing in the wake of a pandemic: Re-evaluating the attitudes, intentions, and behaviors of U.S. Moviegoers in the streaming era. Journal of Media Economics, 36(1-2), 29-46. DOI: 10.1080/08997764.2024.2361747

DeFelice, C., & Porter, L. (2023). Theaters, social media, and streams: Evaluating social word- of-mouth patterns of pandemic-era blockbuster films on Twitter. Convergence. DOI: 10.1177/13548565241236441

Presentations

DeFelice, C. (2024). Been There, Streaming That: Media Substitution, Brand Equity, and Moviegoer Attitudes Towards Streaming Blockbuster Films. Paper/Poster at AEJMC 2024, Philadelphia , PA.

DeFelice, C. (2024). Blockbuster Brand Equity in the Streaming Era: The Impact of Movie Brand Associations and Theatrical Exclusivity on Post-Pandemic Moviegoing Decisions. Paper/Poster at BEA On-Location, Atlanta, GA.

DeFelice, C. (2024). Reclaiming Premium Brand Equity: Establishing A Post-Pandemic Framework for Theatrical Film Advertising on Social Media. Paper/Poster at AEJMC 2024, Philidelphia, PA.

DeFelice, C. (2024). Silent Observers or Engaged Citizens: News Audience Extroversion, Political Engagement, and Source Trust on Twitter. Paper/Poster at BEA On-Location, Atlanta, GA.

DeFelice, C. (2024). To #ReleaseTheSnyderCut: A Case Study on the Influence of Astroturf Campaigns on High-Risk Management Decisions. Paper/Poster at AEJMC 2024, Philadelphia , PA.

DeFelice, C. (2024). “Not the same kind of clickbait news”: Unveiling the Distinctions Between Information Bait and Rage Bait. Paper/Poster at ICA 2024, Gold Coast, Australia.

DeFelice, C., & Stanley, K. (2023). Always Rooting for the Anti-Hero: A Critical Analysis of Audience Reactions to the Phase 4 Diversity Initiative in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Paper/Poster at AEJMC, Washington, DC.

DeFelice, C. (2023). Expanding the Borders of Escapism: A Conceptual Framework for Escapism in Mass Communication and Beyond, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Conference. Paper/Poster at AEJMC, Washington, DC.

Coffey, A., & DeFelice, C. (2023). News for the Ages: An Examination of Trust Factors by Generational Cohort. Paper/Poster at AEJMC, Washington, DC.

DeFelice, C., Porter, L., & Kim, S. (2023). Theaters, Social Media, and Streams: Film in the Wake of a Pandemic. Paper/Poster at ICA, Toronto, Canada.

Research

Specialization

New Media Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Streaming Services, Social Media