BEA2026

Look at the schedule for mid-day break and the Saturday reception in the exhibit hall kicking off at 5:15 pm.

AEJMC
Asbury University
B&H
Cuez.app
Gray Television
Hearst
ICA
Lorensbergs/Connect2
Routledge / Taylor & Francis
University of Tampa

Zainuddin Muda Zainuddin Monggilo, University of Alabama; From Reactance to Resilience: A Systematic Review of Inoculation Theory in Digital Advertising and Public Relations

S M Russel Rabbi, Bowling Green State University & Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti, Bowling Green State University; AI Related News Posts on Social Media: The Impact of Framing and Source Attribution on Comment Quality

Xihui Wang, University of Connecticut; Carolyn A. Lin, University of Connecticut & Xiaowen Xu, Butler University; A Meta-Analysis of Influencer Credibility and Purchase Intention: Comparing Human vs. Virtual and Macro vs. Micro Influencers

Tereia Joe Kuhns, Regent University; A Qualitative Study of User Experiences with AI Chatbots vs Human Agents in Customer Service

Shahla Shahnaz Dyuti, Bowling Green State University & S M Russel Rabbi, Bowling Green State University; Audience Attitudes towards Health AI News Coverage Across the Facebook pages of US Major News Outlets: A Social Media Analysis

Elira Canga, Arizona State University; Behind Closed Chats: Exploring Disinformation Flows in Albanian Diasporic Communities on Encrypted Apps

Alexander Justice Laudeman, Middle Tennessee State University & Jason Bernard Reineke, Middle Tennessee State University; Decoding Representations of Sexual Minorities in the Star Wars Films

Angela Lynn Dodson, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs; Faculty Artificial Intelligence (AI) Self-Efficacy and Integration: A Mixed-Methods Study Using Socio-Technical and Innovation Diffusion Lenses

Moderator: Rebecca Ann Lind, University of Illinois at Chicago

Ginger E. Blackstone, University of Arkansas; A Modern Course Design Challenge: Embracing and Implementing A.I. Tools Ethically in Journalism Education

Ed Youngblood, Auburn University; Susan Ann Youngblood, Auburn University & Angie Chung, Auburn University; Audience reactions to the AI-generated country song Walk My Walk

Marquita Smith, University of Mississippi; Bars of Liberation: Hip-Hop Feminism, Lyrical Self-Definition, and the Multiplicity of Black Womanhood

Ashley Larson, San Francisco State University & Morgan Butler, Lindenwood University; Breaking Down the Feed: Understanding the Sources Behind Social Media News Consumption

Gregory Pitts, Middle Tennessee State University & Twange Kasoma, Appalachian State University; Misinformation, Social Media, and Democratic Backsliding in Georgia

Cheryl Bracken, Bowling Green State University & Bridget Rubenking, University of Central Florida; Moral Representations in Streaming and Broadcast and Cable Programming

Robert O. Apiyo, University of Tampa; Osman Osman, New York University & Kevin Charles Mudavadi, Georgia State University; Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) and the Digital Divide: Challenges, Lessons, and Opportunities in the Global South

**Kyle J. Miller, Northwest Missouri State University & Christina C Smith, Georgia College; Navigating the unknown: Analyzing general managers’ perceptions of federal funding cuts to NPR stations in a Midwestern state

Please see attached poster and click on the poster to listen to the presentation.

Moderator: Rebecca Ann Lind, University of Illinois at Chicago

Daniel Marshall Haygood, Elon University; Pac-10 Basketball is on the Air! – Putting the Nation’s Most Successful Basketball Conference on Television in the Early Decades of Sports Broadcasting

Carolyn Malachi, Howard University; Resonance Lab

Charlie Gee, Lincoln Memorial University; The Efficacy of Media Training Techniques: The Long Term Impact on Croatian Journalists

Jody-Ann Kadine Tyson, Independent Researcher; The Third Person Effect: Media Portrayal of Minorities and Social Media Algorithmic Output

Tamara J. Welter, Baylor University; Visibility as Labor: Social Media, Gender, and the Professional Boundaries of Women Broadcast Journalists

Eleanor Patterson, Auburn University; What the Battle of Jimmy Kimmel Live Taught Us About Network Television Distribution Culture in the Digital Age

Yousef Aldaihani, Kuwait University & Jae-Hwa Shin, University of Southern Mississippi; When News Finds You: Algorithmic Curation and Political Engagement

Greg Hoplamazian, Loyola University Maryland; AI Authorship in Sports Crisis Communication: Viewer Perceptions of GenAI Use in Athlete Reputational Crises

AERho alumni are invited to a Meet-Up in the BEA Exhibit Hall to connect and network. If you were ever inducted into the Alpha Epsilon Rho honor society, or will be this year, join us. No agenda-just casual conversation on the first full day of the convention.

Sponsored by
Lorensberg | Connect2Software
&
Routledge | Taylor & Francis

Look at the schedule for mid-day breaks and special events and exhibitors.

AEJMC
Asbury University
B&H
Cuez.app
Gray Television
Hearst
ICA
Lorensbergs/Connect2
Routledge / Taylor & Francis
University of Tampa

Production Aesthetics & Criticism Division
Karli Lynn Sutton, Middle Tennessee State University; Sally Ann Cruikshank, Middle Tennessee State University; Nostalgia Based Media in a Post-Postmodern World

Sports Division
Timothy Mirabito, Syracuse University; University of Tennessee; Elizabeth Taylor, Temple University; Threading the Needle: Play-by-Play Announcers’ Role in Meeting Institutional and Audience Needs

Joseph R. Blaney, Illinois State University; Merging the Humor Game with Persuasive Attack Theory: Shane Gillis’ Opening Monologue at the 2025 ESPY Awards

Interactive Multimedia & Emerging Technology Division
Susan Youngblood, Auburn University & Ed Youngblood, Auburn University; Alabama Local Emergency Management Agency Facebook Page Accessibility

 Jiyoung Cha; Penn State University, Mijung Kim; Pohang University of Science and Technology & Zhihui Hou; Penn State University; AI Companion: Substitution of Human–Social Chatbot Interaction for Human–Human Interaction on Social Networking Sites

Femi Emmanuel Folorunsho, Ball State University; AI-Powered Personalisation of Media Content in Africa: Enhancing Engagement or Reinforcing Bias?

Sitong Li, Communication University of China; Sihan Chen, Communication University of China & Yijia Zeng, Communication University of China; Beyond Creator-Identity Comparison: An Empirical Study on How AI News' Linguistic Features Affect Audiences' Perceived Credibility

Sherouk Salah Ahmed, The American University in Cairo & Nourane Ayman Sakr, The American University in Cairo; Enhancing Engagement on Private Egyptian Newspaper Websites through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Chun Shao, Marquette University; Exploring AI-Enabled Technology Use: Psychological Antecedents, Perceived Ethics, and Consumer–Brand Outcomes

James Kwaku Kwarteng, University of Connecticut; Exploring the perceptions of Users on the use of AI in Healthcare through the Technology Acceptance Model: Focusing on Trust, Ethics, Perceived Risks, and Benefits

Luis Andres Lageyre, University of Florida & Roxane Coche, University of Florida; From DMs to Dinner Tables: Artificial Intelligence as a Supportive Communication Layer in Cultural Event Communities

Maurice N. Emelu, John Carroll University; Teaching AI Bandwidth & Opportunity-Cost Literacy: Developing Strategic AI Decision-Making Skills in Media Education

Dustin Hahn, Texas Christian University; The Effects of AI-Powered Advanced Statistics and Analytics in the NBA Cup Finals on Engagement, Sentiment, and Emotion

James Kwaku Kwarteng, University of Connecticut; Exploring the Impact of Algorithmic Awareness on User Engagement on Instagram

Azade Asadi Damavandi, Bowling Green State University; How AI Reshape Labor, cost and Values in Journalism?

Wynter Elisha Rudolph, Liberty University; Journalists’ Lived Experiences with Artificial Intelligence in Alabama’s Local Television Newsrooms

Julia Weinstein, The University of Central Florida; Life in Laughter

Jake Robert Gutierrez, California State University, Fullerton. Department of Communication & Gayle Jansen Brisbane, California State University Fullerton; Political News Fatigue - Shifts in Liberal and Non-Conservative Political News Consumption After Donald Trump’s 2024 Re-Election

Jackson Anthony Pschierer, Harding University; The Tribe Has Spoken: Examining Social Grouping as Alliance Formation via a Content Analysis of CBS’ Survivor 45

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation is excited to sponsor the 2026 industry-wide Career Fair at NAB Show in Las Vegas. Partnering on this year’s event are the BEA, NAB, SMPTE, RTDNA, NABLF & RAB. The event offers high-quality job seekers of all levels a chance to meet with top media industry recruiters and grad school representatives.

American University in Cairo
Asbury University
Beasley Media Group
Chapman University, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
Gray Television
Hearst Television
Hubbard Broadcasting
KSL
Lilly Broadcasting
Mount Saint Mary's University
NABLF
Sacred Heart University
The E.W. Scripps Company
The University of Tampa
University of Mississippi
University of North Texas
University of West Georgia


Recruiters can look forward to meeting with all levels of job seekers, including:

• Undergraduate and Graduate Students 
  Students in attendance are among the top in their class. They are winners from our Festival of Media Arts competition, BEA Scholarship Winners, RAB Student Scholars, BEA Collegiate Media Chapters, & AERho honors society members.
• Young Professionals 
  Our Career Fair attracts professionals just starting out in the industry. These are up-in-coming media professionals who are interested in advancing their careers in Media.

Real Talk. Real Feedback. Real Connections.

Step into the Coaching Lounge at the BEA Career Fair for an exclusive opportunity to meet one-on-one with accomplished broadcasting and media professionals. In these dynamic coaching sessions, industry experts will offer personalized career guidance, resume critiques, and reel feedback designed to help you stand out in a competitive media landscape. Whether you’re refining your demo reel, polishing your resume, or seeking insider advice on breaking into the industry, this is your chance to gain practical insights and candid feedback from the people who hire, produce, and lead. Come ready with your questions—and leave with clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps.

Coaching Schedule: 
11:00 am - 3:00 PM
Joyce Kotnik KLAS
Judy Greene FOX 5
Jeff Rosetti KSNV

11:00 am - 1:00 PM
Chandra Clark BEA

1:00 pm - 3:00 PM
Heather Dunn BEA

2:00 pm - 3:00 PM
Tom Hallaq BEA
Val Turco Commercial Radio  

Event Coordinator: Bob Gould 

Want to see what goes on behind the scenes at a local TV station? For the first time, we are offering a tour of KLAS-TV in Vegas, which is a short walk from the West Conference Hall. Bring comfy shoes and lots of questions! We leave the West Hall promptly at 3 from the Career Fair. The KLAS news director will lead the tour, featuring a live newscast, and a live look from both the studio and the control room. We’ll meet and greet other newsroom staffers along the way to get your questions answered. This is for both students and faculty BEA members. Space is limited to 20, so sign up early or be among the first 20 in line to be on the tour!

To sign up, simply add this event to your online schedule.