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Berkeley Media Studies Group helps community groups, journalists and public health professionals use the power of the media to advance healthy public policy.

Berkeley, CA
Joined March 2010
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New Gun Violence research for journalists, created by @BMSG, helps reframe the conversation, ensuring a public health-centered, solutions-focused approach to gun violence coverage. Read more: buff.ly/4berr2g
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About 1-in-5 Americans regularly get news from influencers on social media today. But what is a news influencer and how do they engage with their audiences? To better understand them, we analyzed 500 of these individuals across these five sites. Here’s what we found.
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Colonialism and other aspects of history have direct impacts on our communities, whether it be through food, housing, or health outcomes. Young people in East LA are highlighting it. lapublicpress.org/2024/09/bo…
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We are incredibly moved & encouraged by the 70+ events honoring those lost to traffic violence & the powerful advocacy efforts to demand for change. Check out our recap: visionzeronetwork.org/world-…
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By building a powerful coalition of disabled people and advocates, @DisabledSouth is breaking down barriers and building an accessible future where health isn't a privilege for a few but a right for all. rwjf.ws/4bDq4ZM
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Join us! Public Advocates is seeking a highly capable, full-time Senior Grants Manager to join our exceptional and dedicated staff in our San Francisco office. Read more and apply at: publicadvocates.org/get-invo…. The Application Priority Deadline is Monday, December 16.
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Who uses each social media platform? We broke down user demographics across 11 social media platforms by age, gender, race & ethnicity, household income, education, community, and political affiliation. pewresearch.org/internet/fac…
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21% of U.S. adults say they regularly get news from news influencers on social media. This is especially common among younger adults: 37% of those ages 18 to 29 say they regularly get news from influencers. pewresearch.org/journalism/2…
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Excited to have connected with @BMSG at @APHAAnnualMtg. It was a fantastic day of presentations and networking with our amazing colleagues. Here’s to continued collaboration! #APHA2024
BMSGers had a great day presenting at @APHAAnnualMtg and connecting with our @commhsp colleagues! #APHA2024 #phiAPHA
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📢 Exciting news! @HEResearch has released new recommendations to combat digital food marketing targeting kids 2-17. Discover how we can protect our children’s health through effective policies. Learn more: bit.ly/DigitalMarketingRecs #HealthyKids #FoodMarketing
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Six young reporters talk workplace culture, work/life boundaries and generational differences at their news organizations. Featuring insights from Jamese Branch, @TristanDWood,@bysoniarao, @jxshbay, @BartooNika and @alyson_rod1127. #BetterNews hubs.ly/Q02VkThj0
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The countdown is on! In a few days, we’re bringing together journalists, advocates, and experts to discuss how solutions-based reporting can transform the way we cover DV. Join the livestream on October 25th and be part of the change. commonwealthclub.org/events/…
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Journalists, read 4 ideas on election engagement for long-term relationship building, inc.: ✔️Designing voting guides for social media ✔️Using voting districts to kickstart community listening & more Thank you @KipProgram for supporting this series. 💪 hubs.ly/Q02TY2SC0
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Americans face increasing news fatigue, but that doesn't mean people spend less time online or care less about their communities. In many cases, people get info from "influencers" they trust. Read how influencer collaborations can benefit journalism👇 hubs.ly/Q02TsVf30
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Local news organizations are uniquely positioned to play a role of a social convener and a facilitator for addressing community challenges. 🤝 Read examples and advice from news organizations on how they are connecting with the rural communities: hubs.ly/Q02T4yDh0
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Violence prevention is emerging as a critical racial health equity strategy. Join us at 10am on Oct. 18 and explore violence in our communities through a public health lens, examining population-level inequities and root causes, and lifting up solutions. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Food can bridge fields like health, the environment, labor & economic development, providing fertile ground for collaborations that are critical to driving social change. Read our resource Justice on the Menu, and let’s advance equity in our #FoodSystem! changelabsolutions.org/produ…
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The Journalist Playbook is designed for accessibility—offering journalists easy access to essential information and resources. It's a practical tool for reporting on domestic violence with accuracy, empathy, and impact. Explore the playbook. journalists.letsenddv.org/ar…
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