Communication studies news

AI affecting diverse creative sectors

RNZ’s Mediawatch’s round up of the AI + Communications Symposium highlights the myriad ways AI will affect the creative sector.

Ad industry's climate clean up act

How will the Ad Net Zero action plan change advertising for fossil fuels in New Zealand? Lecturer Matt Halliday reviews the current situation.

AUT hosts AI + communication symposium

AUT will host the AI + Communication Symposium, an all-day open event, to share research and create discussion on September 6 2023.

Holograms and AI reinvigorating music

Does digitally enhanced musical performance meet fan expectations? AUT Researchers investigate fans’ responses to ABBAtars.

Podcasts offer deep audience connection

The New Zealand Podcasting Summit, being held at AUT’s city campus on Saturday 13 May, showcases the breadth of podcasts being made in New Zealand.

Radio essential for social connections

Recent research by Dr Amber Hammill for her PhD at AUT’s School of Communication Studies, reaffirms the importance of radio as a crucial public utility.

We Are Still Here screens at AUT

AUT whānau involved in an award-winning film were celebrated at a special screening event at Ngā Wai o Horotiu, AUT Marae.

AI re-shapes advertising creativity in NZ

Generative AI will have more impact on advertising creativity in New Zealand, according to new research from AUT's School of Communication Studies.

Trust in the news slips further

The latest Trust in News report shows New Zealanders' trust in news has slipped further, while news avoidance increased compared to other countries.

Today FM victim of short-term strategy

AUT radio expert Matt Mollgaard discusses the sudden shut down of Today FM.