Maxwell Foxman's guest appearances

Maxwell Foxman

Demystifying Media at the University of Oregon

UO Today

SciFiGangstas

SPARTIE-Cast with Dr. Robby Ratan 

Kristen Bell

Danielle Evans

Scott Galloway

Jason Brown

Karen Thompson Walker

Claire Wardle

John Holmes

Thi Bui

Jose Antonio Vargas

Danielle Knapp

Jamel Brinkley

NALINI NADKARNI

Major Jackson

David Bornstein

Lee McIntyre

OwlTail

In this episode, Dr. Maxwell Foxman discusses the connections between his interest in history, journalism and game studies. We dive into his early research, Foursquare (OMG he still uses it!) and his approach to helping journalists understand how to present stories on media (e.g., virtual world use during the pandemic). He explains why virtual reality didn’t take off during the pandemic (e.g., cost, supply chain) and why there is a rift between public perception and scholarly understanding of technologies like virtual reality and avatars.About this week's guest:Maxwell Foxman is an assistant professor of media and game studies at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. His research focuses on play in non-game situations like on social media, in politics and in journalism. Foxman is also a consultant for organizations like SuperData, Data &amp; Society, Thunder 11 and the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. About the SPARTIE Lab:The Social and Psychological Approaches to Research on Technology-Interaction Effects (SPARTIE) Lab performs research on the effects of human-technology interaction, examining how the use of media technologies (e.g., avatars, agents, automobiles) influences meaningful outcomes (e.g., education, health/safety, persuasion).The SPARTIE Lab is part of the greater academic community at the College of Communication Arts &amp; Sciences at Michigan State University. More information on the lab's research projects, staff, and work can be found on the SPARTIE Lab website.About the host:Dr. Rabindra (Robby) Ratan, Ph. D., is an associate professor and AT&amp;T Scholar at Michigan State University’s Department of Media and Information and is the director of the SPARTIE Lab.He is also an affiliated faculty member of the MSU Department of Psychology, the MSU College of Education’s program in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, and the MSU Center for Gender in a Global Context. Ratan received his Ph.D. from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, his M.A. in Communication from Stanford University, and his B.A. in Science, Technology and Society, also from Stanford University.Dr. Ratan conducts research on the effects of human-technology interaction, examining how media technologies (e.g., avatars, agents, automobiles) influence meaningful outcomes (e.g., persuasion, education, health/safety).  He is particularly interested in the Proteus effect, media-rich transportation contexts, perceptions of media as self-representations and/or social others, avatarification for health and education, and gender stereotypes in gaming contexts.Dr. Ratan lives near Lansing with his family. More information on his work can be found on his website.

In this episode, Dr. Maxwell Foxman discusses the connections between his interest in history, journalism and game studies. We dive into his early research, Foursquare (OMG he still uses it!) and his approach to helping journalists understand how to present stories on media (e.g., virtual world use during the pandemic). He explains why virtual reality didn’t take off during the pandemic (e.g., cost, supply chain) and why there is a rift between public perception and scholarly understanding of technologies like virtual reality and avatars.About this week's guest: <a href="https://journalism.uoregon.edu/profile/mfoxman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxwell Foxman</a> is an assistant professor of media and game studies at the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication. His research focuses on play in non-game situations like on social media, in politics and in journalism. Foxman is also a consultant for organizations like SuperData, Data &amp; Society, Thunder 11 and the Tow Center for Digital Journalism. About the SPARTIE Lab:<a href="https://www.spartielab.comartsci.msu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Social and Psychological Approaches to Research on Technology-Interaction Effects (SPARTIE) Lab</a> performs research on the effects of human-technology interaction, examining how the use of media technologies (e.g., avatars, agents, automobiles) influences meaningful outcomes (e.g., education, health/safety, persuasion). The SPARTIE Lab is part of the greater academic community at the College of Communication Arts &amp; Sciences at Michigan State University. More information on the lab's research projects, staff, and work can be found on the <a href="https://www.spartielab.comartsci.msu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SPARTIE Lab website.</a> About the host:<a href="http://robbyratan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Rabindra (Robby) Ratan, Ph. D.</a>, is an associate professor and AT&amp;T Scholar at Michigan State University’s Department of Media and Information and is the director of the SPARTIE Lab. He is also an affiliated faculty member of the MSU Department of Psychology, the MSU College of Education’s program in Educational Psychology and Educational Technology, and the MSU Center for Gender in a Global Context. Ratan received his Ph.D. from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, his M.A. in Communication from Stanford University, and his B.A. in Science, Technology and Society, also from Stanford University. Dr. Ratan conducts research on the effects of human-technology interaction, examining how media technologies (e.g., avatars, agents, automobiles) influence meaningful outcomes (e.g., persuasion, education, health/safety).  He is particularly interested in the Proteus effect, media-rich transportation contexts, perceptions of media as self-representations and/or social others, avatarification for health and education, and gender stereotypes in gaming contexts. Dr. Ratan lives near Lansing with his family. More information on his work can be found on <a href="http://robbyratan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his website</a>.

Translating Game Studies, VR and the Metaverse for Journalists and the Public (feat. Dr. Maxwell Foxman)

Maxwell Foxman is an assistant professor of Media Studies and Game Studies in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon. He describes Game Studies as an academic discipline and talks about the presence of games and play in non-game contexts. Foxman is a member of the UO's Esports and Game Research lab which examines college-level esports and how esports is institutionalizing in university and college campuses.

UO Today with Maxwell Foxman

Will Partin

Mitch Reames

About our guests:Mitch Reames graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in 2017. He has written about emerging technology and the esports industry for publications such as AdWeek, SportTechie, Blazer5 Gaming, and Dexerto, and is the founder of the Esportz Network podcast, which partners with Reuters to report on the biggest stories in esports.Will Partin is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His work focuses on the platformization of cultural production within the realm of livestreaming, video games, and esports. His writing can be found in such publications as The Atlantic, Variety, and Jacobin. He is also a consultant for Power Play, a boutique consulting firm that helps brands find their place in the growing esports market. Former clients have included Microsoft, AMC Networks, Tribeca Enterprise, Madison Square Garden, and others.At the SOJC, Maxwell Foxman's research centers around how play manifests in non-game contexts, including social media, politics, and journalistic institutions. His work explores the way media makers frame games and play in their activities and professional lives.Find our guests online:Twitter:Will PartinMitch ReamesMaxwell FoxmanLinkedIn:Will PartinMitch ReamesMaxwell FoxmanWebsite:Will PartinMitch ReamesMaxwell FoxmanShow Notes:0:00 - Introductions0:56 - Why is esports growing so quickly?2:20 - What is the appeal to brands?4:13 - Demographics of esports audience4:46 - Global appeal of esports8:11 - Esports marketing research9:44 - Monetization of esports13:13 - Esports events16:13 - Esports' global moment21:53 - What does the rise of esports mean for different constituents?26:14 - The normalization of esports27:10 - What should journalism students be doing to break into this industry?32:02 - How is the esports sector evolving?35:47 - Wrap-upRead the transcript for this episodeDuring their visit to the University of Oregon campus, Will and Mitch also spoke in a panel discussion on the business of esports journalism. Listen here.Watch our interview with Will and Mitch in the studioWant to listen to this interview a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts:iTunesStitcherSpotifyFind more Demystifying Media talks on YouTubeWatch our Q&amp;As with media experts on fake news, data journalism, privacy in the age of Google, indigenous media, technology trends, Facebook algorithms, and so much more.Watch our Q&amp;As with media experts on fake news, data journalism, privacy in the age of Google, indigenous media, technology trends, Facebook algorithms, and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTiuV9h-MKA&amp;list=PLoqXTlv_f5zGu5TJeuL1SMBVCXlM4ViyL

About our guests: Mitch Reames graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication in 2017. He has written about emerging technology and the esports industry for publications such as AdWeek, SportTechie, Blazer5 Gaming, and Dexerto, and is the founder of the Esportz Network podcast, which partners with Reuters to report on the biggest stories in esports.Will Partin is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His work focuses on the platformization of cultural production within the realm of livestreaming, video games, and esports. His writing can be found in such publications as The Atlantic, Variety, and Jacobin. He is also a consultant for Power Play, a boutique consulting firm that helps brands find their place in the growing esports market. Former clients have included Microsoft, AMC Networks, Tribeca Enterprise, Madison Square Garden, and others.At the SOJC, Maxwell Foxman's research centers around how play manifests in non-game contexts, including social media, politics, and journalistic institutions. His work explores the way media makers frame games and play in their activities and professional lives.Find our guests online:Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/william_partin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Partin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mitch_Reames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch Reames</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MaxwellFoxman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxwell Foxman</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-partin-a5930226/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Partin</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-reames-5a8819118" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch Reames</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxwellfoxman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxwell Foxman</a> Website: <a href="https://willpartin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Will Partin</a> <a href="http://www.mitch-reames.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitch Reames</a> <a href="https://journalism.uoregon.edu/profile/mfoxman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxwell Foxman</a>Show Notes: 0:00 - Introductions 0:56 - Why is esports growing so quickly? 2:20 - What is the appeal to brands? 4:13 - Demographics of esports audience 4:46 - Global appeal of esports 8:11 - Esports marketing research 9:44 - Monetization of esports 13:13 - Esports events 16:13 - Esports' global moment 21:53 - What does the rise of esports mean for different constituents? 26:14 - The normalization of esports 27:10 - What should journalism students be doing to break into this industry? 32:02 - How is the esports sector evolving? 35:47 - Wrap-up<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/vbnxibgdaxp85ln/Demystifying%20Media%20Podcast%20with%20Max%20Foxman%2C%20Mitch%20Reames%2C%20and%20Will%20Parton.pdf?dl=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the transcript for this episode</a>During their visit to the University of Oregon campus, Will and Mitch also spoke in a panel discussion on the business of esports journalism. <a href="https://soundcloud.com/demystifying-media/esports-panel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen here.</a><a href="https://youtu.be/0654Fy2OijA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch our interview with Will and Mitch in the studio</a>Want to listen to this interview a different way? Find us wherever you get your podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/demy%E2%80%A6ia/id1369395906" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/university-of-oregon-school-of-journalism-and-communication/demystifying-media-podcast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> <a href="open.spotify.com/show/2Och6Oxpkhyo1nC7D6psHI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiELNjgZJJI&amp;list=PLoqXTlv_f5zEJifP55GP1ghtQjY3tzoI0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find more Demystifying Media talks on YouTube</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTiuV9h-MKA&amp;list=PLoqXTlv_f5zGu5TJeuL1SMBVCXlM4ViyL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watch our Q&amp;As </a>with media experts on fake news, data journalism, privacy in the age of Google, indigenous media, technology trends, Facebook algorithms, and so much more.Watch our Q&amp;As with media experts on fake news, data journalism, privacy in the age of Google, indigenous media, technology trends, Facebook algorithms, and so much more: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTiuV9h-MKA&amp;list=PLoqXTlv_f5zGu5TJeuL1SMBVCXlM4ViyL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTiuV9h-MKA&amp;list=PLoqXTlv_f5zGu5TJeuL1SMBVCXlM4ViyL</a>

#40 Media and the Esports Industry with Will Partin, Mitch Reames, and Maxwell Foxman