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Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler Co-Author Article on How the Use of Jargon Impedes Clear Communication of a Foundation’s Mission

Wednesday April 17, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Searight Christiano and Aaron Zeiler, director of partner strategies, are …
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Largest Study on Narratives in Philanthropy Shows Sector’s Messaging Creates Confusion, But Better Stories Can Build Trust

Thursday April 4, 2024

The Center for Public Interest Communications and the Council on Foundations announced the release of Philanthropy’s New Voice, the largest study ever of narratives in philanthropy. The report, …
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Ann Searight Christiano Co-Authors Commentary on Communicating the Effects of Climate Change to Patients

Tuesday December 19, 2023

Ann Searight Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, is the co-author of the commentary “When Climate Change …
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Ann Searight Christiano to Present at UF Women’s Entrepreneurship Summit

Friday March 24, 2023

Ann Searight Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, will be a presenter during the virtual 2023 UF Women’s …
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Center for Public Interest Communications Receives Anthem Award for Storytelling Guide Collaboration

Wednesday February 22, 2023

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications, Radical Communicators and creative agency Milli are the recipients of a Bronze Anthem …
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Angela Bradbery and Ann Searight Christiano to Serve on AEJMC Virtual Panel on PR and Public Interest Communications

Wednesday February 1, 2023

Angela Bradbery, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Frank Karel Chair in Public Interest Communications, and Ann Searight Christiano, UFCJC Center for Public …
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Clinicians as Trusted Messengers

Wednesday January 25, 2023

The hesitancy to vaccinate children against COVID-19 has become a global public health threat. Research shows that people who are unvaccinated primarily get vaccine information from the internet, friends, and family, while those who are fully vaccinated primarily get information from their own physicians and from national health experts.

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Ann Searight Christiano Co-Authors Article on the Importance of Communication to Instill Vaccine Confidence

Thursday December 15, 2022

Ann Searight Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, is the co-author of “Clinicians as Trusted Messengers – …
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What Journalists Can Learn from Media Coverage of Immigrants in North Carolina

Sunday November 27, 2022

A recent study concluded that there was an insufficient number of media covering immigrants in the state, coverage of certain immigrant groups was limited, and stories that are not just about immigrants work best.

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The Center for Public Interest Communications Collaborates on Project to Study Inclusive Coverage of Immigrant Communities

Wednesday November 9, 2022

Define American and the Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) collaborated to produce a new body of research on …
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The Effect of Documentary and Fictional Narratives on Dehumanization of Refugees and Stereotype Reversal

Tuesday May 17, 2022

A new study concludes that how refugees are portrayed by the media, particularly for individuals who don’t have direct exposure to the population, influences public opinion and forms stereotypes.

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Frank Waddell, Ann Christiano and Annie Neimand Co-Author Article on Using Documentary Portrayals to Change Negative Attitudes Toward Refugees

Thursday April 28, 2022

Frank Waddell, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Journalism associate professor, Center for Public Interest Communications Director Ann Christiano, Center Research …
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Ann Christiano and Jack Barry Offer a Plan to Inspire the Unvaccinated to Get Vaccinated

Friday January 28, 2022

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, and Jack Barry, a post-doctoral research associate for the Center, …
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This Untapped Tool Could Help Boost Vaccination Rates

Friday January 28, 2022

The recent failure of workplace vaccine mandates in the Supreme Court means we have to look for fresh ideas to get the last third of Americans vaccinated. Here’s a tool no one has tried: activating the millions of Americans who are vaccinated to influence the choices of those who aren’t.

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Center for Public Interest Communications to Offer Communication Strategy Sessions for Social Change Organizations

Wednesday December 1, 2021

The Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in collaboration with Stanford Social Innovation Review will present How to Power …
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Half of Unvaccinated Workers Say They’d Rather Quit Than Get a Shot – But Real-World Data Suggest Few Are Following Through

Sunday September 26, 2021

Are workplace vaccine mandates prompting some employees to quit rather than get a shot? Based on a sample of companies that already have vaccine mandates in place, the actual number who resign rather than get the vaccine is much smaller than some surveys suggest.

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Ann Christiano Comments on Center for Public Interest Communications Vaccine Hesitancy Research

Friday August 13, 2021

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, was featured in the “Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy” broadcast …
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Center for Public Interest Communications Creates Guide for Nursing Home Staff on COVID-19 Vaccinations

Thursday May 27, 2021

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, Center Research Director Annie Neimand, and Jack Barry, a …
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Center for Public Interest Communications Mentioned in White House Press Briefing

Monday April 26, 2021

The Center for Public Interest Communications at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications on April 23, 2021 was mentioned in the White House press briefing by the Biden Administration's COVID-19 Response Team and public health officials.

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Ann Christiano and Jack Barry Comment on How to Encourage Employees to Get Vaccines

Monday April 19, 2021

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, and Jack Barry, a post-doctoral research associate for the Center, …
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Ann Christiano Comments on Communicating COVID-19 Information to Generation Z

Friday April 9, 2021

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, is quoted in “In the COIVD-19 Vaccine Push, No One is Speaking Gen …
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Center for Public Interest Communications Presents Campaign with The Agency on Mask Wearing and Separate Campaign on Building Trust in Vaccines

Tuesday March 2, 2021

The Center for Public Interest Communications and The Agency , located in the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications, on Feb. 26 conducted a virtual presentation, “Healthy …
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Strategies to Overcome Misinformation and Instill Confidence in Vaccines

Sunday February 14, 2021

CJC scholars and Centers explore misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, how AI-base recommendation engines can reinforce vaccine misinformation, and strategies to increase the publics’ confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.

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CJC’s Center for Public Interest Communications and The Agency Collaborate on Marketing Plan to Encourage Students to Wear Masks in Bars

Wednesday February 3, 2021

Ann Christiano, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Center for Public Interest Communications director, Telecommunication senior Sammie Green and Stephanie Strickland, B.S. …