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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 11h

Arunima Krishna, associate professor of PR and lead researcher on the "AI in PR Survey," shares her observations on the findings in a Q&A with COMTalk. The survey, conducted in a partnership with PR Week, explored AI’s use in the PR industry.

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 11h

Hollywood is bringing something new to the film industry with AI actress, Tilly Norwood, making her first appearance.

COM's James Joyce shared, "I don't think we should be surprised by it. I think this is where the industry's been moving."

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 1d

COM’s new Film & TV production studio at 808 Commonwealth Ave, is providing students with an opportunity to utilize top-notch equipment at a prestigious film school. Looking ahead, the studio will expand in its next step of the project.

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 2d

📣 Know a rock star COM Grad Student? Nominate them for a COM Graduate Student Award, celebrating excellence in academics, leadership, service & more! Submit here: spr.ly/63322AoqB2! Self-nominations are welcome!

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 6d

COM Alum and Sports Reporter at The San Francisco Chronicle, Marisa Ingemi (COM’17) has become a trailblazer in journalism, covering stories on women’s sports. 🏀🏒

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 6d

Rhett-y for AdLab's 50th Anniversary? COMe join us in NYC on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 from 6:00-9:00 pm to celebrate 50 years of BU's student-run advertising agency, AdLab!🗽🚕🍎

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#BostonU #ProudToBU

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 7d

Professor of the Practice of Journalism Eric Gordon, shares his insights on media trust as he takes on his newest role at Boston University's new Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact (MISI).

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 12d

COM Alum, Tim Healey (COM’14) shares highlights of the baseball season in advance of the Red Sox trying to clinch a place in the post-season game. ⚾🔥

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Play ball!

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 13d

We're proud to share that Sabrina Greco (COM'19) has been named a 2025 New Face of Independent Film by Filmmaker Magazine! Read more at Filmmaker Magazine: spr.ly/63328AjJkq!

#COMmunity #FilmmakerMagazine

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 13d

According to The World Economic Forum, the 10 top emerging technologies of the year highlight innovation in AI, energy, sustainability, healthcare, and more. 💡

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#WEF #Technology

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 14d

Through a partnership, Boston University and PR Week conducted a survey on the usage of AI in PR. COM's Arunima Krishna points out, “After years of skepticism, it’s clear communications pros want to move beyond experimentation in AI use.”

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 21d

Food + Conversation + Connection + Biometrics = Fun! 🎉🧠🥨 Join COM's Communication Research Center and Center for Media Innovation & Social Impact for our 2nd Annual Open House!

📅 Sept 18
🕒 3:30–5:30PM
📍 704 Comm Ave (Basement)
🎟️ RSVP: spr.ly/63329Arm6N

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 22d

PhD student in Emerging Media Studies, Naa Korkoi Tackie, shares her journey as a 2025 Summer Fellow for the Institute for Global Sustainability at BU. Tackie’s research focuses on decreasing misinformation about climate change on social media.

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 26d

COM's Jing Yang won the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award and Top Paper of Special Topic for her paper "Deepfake Humans in Advertising: Effects of Product Type and Message Appeal on Perceived Fit, Message Credibility, and Ad Attitude."

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 26d

A new survey from COM’s Communication Research Center found a bipartisan backing against AI deepfakes. In recent years, social media has seen an uptick in deepfakes contributing to misinformation.

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#BostonU #CRC #AI

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 27d

🎥 Join us Friday, Sept 12 at 7 PM (in KCB 101) for our first Cinematheque of the academic year: a screening of Pooja, Sir + Q&A with BU’s own Deepak Rauniyar! #Cinematheque #StoriesOnScreen

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 28d

In a Government Technology article, COM’s Michelle Amazeen shares her views on deepfakes. A survey conducted by Boston University found that every 4 out of 5 bipartisan respondents in the U.S. desire protection from deepfakes.

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#BostonU #AI

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · 29d

COM alum, Bella Gonzalez (COM’25), drops her advice on what students should know about BU in her new article on BU Today.

She reveals that life as a student isn’t a cakewalk, but college is where you get to discover a piece of yourself.

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · Sep 4

With a passion for paying it forward to his alma mater, Ted Fioraliso (COM’07) serves as co-chair of the Washington, D.C. Alumni Network. Since 2023, he has been hosting events for alumni. 🚣🏻‍♂️ 🌞

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#COMmunity

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · Sep 4

#COMmunityUpdate

COM’s Michelle Amazeen, Arunima Krishna, and Chris Su achieved first place for top faculty paper award in the Mass Communication & Society Division at the AEJMC Conference. 🏆

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#BostonU #COMmendable

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College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · Aug 26

COM's Dr. Joan Donovan joined @NPR's "It's Been A Minute" to explore the realm of political memes and how government accounts like The White House and the Department of Homeland Security use them to shape public discourse. Dive into the conversation at: spr.ly/63324f2C32

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · Aug 25

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a super cool COM class based on superheroes! Suit up and activate your Spidey-sense: this course is one for the comic books. 📰 Read more at BU Today in a piece written by Abigail Pritchard (COM'26): spr.ly/63321fFQCB

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · Aug 22

🎬 Film & TV at BU COM is #16 on The Hollywood Reporter’s list of Best Film Schools. We're proud to be a launchpad for impactful and unique storytelling! More at spr.ly/63328fLKVw! #THRTop25 #ProudToBU

BU is #16 on The Hollywood Reporter List

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · Aug 12

T-21 days until the start of the school year! #TS12 #ProudToBU

College of Communication, Boston University @comatbu.bsky.social · Jul 15

Wait… every day isn’t National Ice Cream Day? 🍦 Get the scoop on Boston’s best spots for a brain freeze, courtesy of Bella Gonzalez (COM’25) and Sam Thomas (COM’24) at BUToday: http://spr.ly/6332044xTn