Amy Jo Coffey

Popular opinion in some academic circles has been that “big ownership” is bad for diversity. But does ownership structure or type really play a role in the diversity levels of on-air talent in local markets? University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication Associate Professor Amy Jo Coffey, who…

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications honored outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and graduate and undergraduate students during its annual awards banquet on April 12, 2019. A copy of the Awards Banquet, with explanations of the named awards, is available here. The College inducted four alumni into its…

Amy Jo Coffey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication associate professor and director of the online master’s program in Audience Analytics, was one of 33 media faculty nationwide selected to participate in the National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE) Faculty Fellowship in Miami during the week…

Amy Jo Coffey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication associate professor and director of the online master’s program in Audience Analytics, is the author of “Challenging Assumptions about Ownership and Diversity: An Examination of U.S. Local On-Air Television Newsroom Personnel” published in the International Journal of Media…

Amy Jo Coffey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication associate professor, provided insights on media management during a month-long position as a visiting professor/researcher at the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. Coffey was invited and hosted by the university’s School of Communication, its Department of Media…

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication Associate Professor Amy Jo Coffey has been named to the Fulbright Specialist Roster for 2017-2020. This U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) program pairs highly qualified U.S. academics and professionals with host institutions abroad to share…

  Amy Jo Coffey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication associate professor and director of the online Masters’ program in Audience Analytics, was the author of “Catapult Your Career by Tracking and Analyzing Human Behavior,” published in American Psychological Association Psychology Student Network September 2017 edition. In…

Weather affects the foods we crave, so it’s no surprise that people drink more hot chocolate in the winter and sweet tea in the summer. But did you know that juice sales spike when it’s windy outside?  Not all correlations of weather condition and brand sales are intuitive, so this…

Eight University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications faculty are the inaugural recipients of UF’s term professorships recognizing academic achievements and supporting the University’s preeminence initiative. UFCJC was granted four term professorships per year to award meritorious faculty for success in academic achievement — teaching, scholarship (research/creative activity) and service. Spring…

As the world seems to become more divided, many are searching for ways to bring cultures together and build understanding and cultural sensitivity. Communication practitioners and researchers are experimenting with the use of media technology to build bridges across cultural differences. Virtual reality is a promising way to help people…

Amy Jo Coffey, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication associate professor and director of the online Masters’ program in Audience Analytics, was the lead author for “The Efficacy of an Immersive 3D Virtual Versus 2D Web Environment in Intercultural Sensitivity Acquisition.” The paper was published online in…

Telecommunication Associate Professor Amy Jo Coffey is the new chair of the Media Management, Economics, & Entrepreneurship division of AEJMC. Coffey began her term Oct. 1, and will continue in the role until October 2016. She was previously elected to the Vice-Chair position, producing and coordinating the division’s programming and…