With the advancement of technology and the increasing use of digital and social media platforms, we are experiencing an unprecedented era of global connectivity and information sharing. However, alongside these advancements comes a pressing challenge: the rampant spread of misinformation and disinformation, fueling fragmentation and polarization within communities worldwide. As regulations struggle to keep pace with technological innovation, media scholars, experts, and practitioners face a critical need for comprehensive strategies to navigate this complex terrain.

Changing Global Media Landscapes: Convergence, Fragmentation, and Polarization offers a solution to the multifaceted challenges of modern media and communication. This book provides a vital platform for scholars and professionals to explore the intricacies of global media technologies and devise actionable strategies to combat misinformation. With a keen focus on media ethics, law, and organizational management, it equips readers with the tools needed to confront the evolving landscape of digital media responsibly and effectively.

From dissecting the impacts of artificial intelligence on media to examining the convergence of traditional and digital platforms, Changing Global Media Landscapes: Convergence, Fragmentation, and Polarization tackles a diverse array of topics essential for understanding and navigating today's media landscape. Whether you're a student seeking to grasp the complexities of media theory or a seasoned professional aiming to stay ahead of industry trends, this book serves as a comprehensive guide for confronting the challenges of misinformation and steering the course toward a more informed and connected society.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Agenda Setting by Influencers
Consumer Response to Media Changes
Corporate Communication in Media Evolution
Digital Media Literacy
Evolution of Journalism
Global Media History
Global Media Leadership
Health Communication in Media Shifts
Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Media
Impact of the Audience on Media
Media Convergence Effects
Media Curriculum in Fragmented Markets
Media Evaluation with Artificial Intelligence
Media Fragmentation and Convergence
Media Influence of Political Leaders

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Editor/Author Biographies

Jabbar Al-Obaidi received his Ph.D. in Communication from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, a master’s degree from Hartford University, and a bachelor's degree from Baghdad University. Currently, Professor Al-Obaidi is the Academic Director of International Student Recruitment and Global Partnerships, Academic Affairs. Dr. Al- Obaidi served as the academic director of Global Programs (2018-2023), the director of the Center of Middle East Studies (2011-2018) at Bridgewater State, the chairperson of the Department of Communication Studies (2005-2011), Acting Chair 2019-2020 and 2021-2022. Professor Al- Obaidi served as the co-academic director of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders 2021-2023. Al-Obaidi served as the co-chair of NECHE Self-Study Steering Committee, Bridgewater State University 2021-2023. In addition to the U.S., Dr. Al-Obaidi taught in Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, and China. His research focuses on Middle Eastern media and socio-political and cultural issues, and he offers courses on intercultural communication, media ethics and law, and diversity in U.S. Media (race, class, and gender. Al-Obaidi produces and hosts a weekly TV program INFOCUS Bridgewater Cable TV. His latest co-edited book titled The Role of Educators as Agents and Conveyors for Positive Change in Global Education was published by IGI Global 2023. Al-Obaidi presented a research paper titled Agenda-Setting and Framing Theories: Perspectives on Digital and Social Media Fragmentation and Convergence to the Twenty-Seventh Annual Conference of the Arab-US Association for Communication Educators held at the University of Kuwait, Kuwait, October 2023. In 2022 Al-Obaidi published a chapter titled An Opinion: What the Qur’an Says That Disqualifies the Perspectives of Militant Radical Muslims in Islamophobia and Acts of Violence, (edit) Carolyn Turpin-Petrosino. Oxford University Press.

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