Events
Pat Aufderheide presents at TEDx
How do journalist navigate new challenges arising in emerging media trends? On June 7, TEDx is gathering some of the most innovate media thinkers together at Poynter Institute to discuss such issues as well as the future of journalism. Pat will be presenting on journalism and fair use. Read more and register hereMaking Media Matter
Designing for Impact
Over the past decade, a lively debate has emerged around questions of how best to assess the rising impact of social issue documentaries. In a new report, Social Justice Documentary: Designing for Impact, Center for Social Media (CSM) Fellows Jessica Clark and Barbara Abrash examine the state of the debate through the lens of six in-depth case studies of high-impact documentaries.
Read more...Fair Use
The Code of Best Practices for Academic and Research Libraries
Fair use gets even more useable with the release of the Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Academic and Research Libraries.
Read more...Future of Public Media
Future of Public Media
The Future of Public Media project tracks the evolution of media for public knowledge and action in a digital, participatory era.
AU SOC
School of Communication at American University
The Center for Social Media is a part of the School of Communication at American University (AU SOC) in Washington, DC.
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In this month's fair use question a poetry teacher asks whether a "mash-up" assignment will invite legal trouble. 
How did the filmmakers for "
“Story drives everything,” says Felicia Pride, accomplished author turned transmedia extraordinaire. The Center enthusiastically welcomes Pride on board as a Media Fellow, bringing a wealth of experience in media storytelling starting with her days as publicist and author in New York to her most recent venture, 
Helping People Make Media That Matters
We investigate, showcase and set standards for socially engaged media-making. We organize conferences and convenings, publish research, create codes of best practices, and incubate media strategies. More...
