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DR. PAM | MEDIA PSYCHOLOGIST
  • Home
  • Blog
  • About
    • About Dr. Pamela Rutledge
    • Media Psychology
      • What Is A Media Psychologist?
      • 8 Reasons Why We Need Media Psychology
      • Careers in Media Psychology
      • Example Careers in Media Psychology
      • Media Psychology at Fielding Graduate University
      • Positive Media Psychology
    • MPRC
      • Media Psychology Research Center
    • Media Psychology Review
  • Consulting
    • Speaking & Consulting
    • Audience Engagement: Why Use Personas?
      • How to Build a Persona
    • Adapting to Change
    • Transmedia Storytelling
      • Storytelling Across Platforms
      • Transmedia Storytelling Starts with the Power of Story
      • Our Transmedia World
      • Transmedia Case Study: The Three Little Pigs
      • Transmedia Storytelling Workshop
  • Story Power
    • Brand Storytelling
    • Storytelling: Brands, Entertainment & Organizations
      • Storytelling for Organizations
      • Core Story: Case Study
  • In the News
    • Press Quotes & Interviews 2022-2025
    • 2021-2019
    • 2018-2016
    • 2016-2017
    • 2015-2013
    • 2012 & EARLIER
    • Video Interviews & Webinars
  • Resources
    • Mindful Media & Digital Literacy
      • Positive Media Psychology
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 1
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 2
      • Benefits of Video Games Part 3
      • Becoming Mindful: Exercises
      • Mindful Media Journal
    • Academic Materials
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2021
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2012
      • Media Psychology Syllabus 2015
    • Articles
      • Persuasion & Augmented Reality
      • Psychology of Transmedia Engagement
      • Theories of Attention
      • The Psychology of Color
      • Website Design: How to Use Psych Theory
      • Data Strategy: Listen to Your Consumers’ Stories
      • The Psychology of Story
  • Archives
  • Contact

About Pamela Rutledge

Pamela Rutledge, PhD, MBA is the Director of the Media Psychology Research Center. A consultant, author, speaker, and professor, she consults on a variety of media projects developing audience engagement and brand storytelling strategies.

Four Ways Social Media Is Redefining Activism

Previously published on PsychologyToday.com in "Positively Media" In a recent New Yorker column, author Malcolm Gladwell argues that social media is not redefining activism. Along with many others, I disagree.... read more →
  • October 7, 2010
  • Pamela Rutledge
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Social Media Changes the Face of Adocacy

In a recent New Yorker column, author Malcolm Gladwell argues that social media is not redefining activism. Along with many others, I disagree. There are four ways that social media... read more →
  • October 7, 2010
  • Pamela Rutledge
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Augmented Reality on the Big(ger) Screen

iPad 4.0?  I'm ready now!  Gary Hayes sent me the link to his video on YouTube illustrating the augmented reality (AR) experience would be on an iPad-sized screen. It is... read more →
  • August 27, 2010
  • Pamela Rutledge
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Who Wants More Reality?

Previously published on Psychology Today.com "Positively Media" ---------- Sometimes when new technology is introduced, you get a glimpse of the future.... read more →
  • August 26, 2010
  • Pamela Rutledge
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Research Survey Launched: Social Media and Influence of Photos on Body Image

Social media has changed how people get information and communicate in many ways. We are not just consumers of media. With social media and new technology and tools, we also... read more →
  • August 4, 2010
  • Pamela Rutledge
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Dr. Pam Rutledge, media psychologistDr. Pamela Rutledge is available to reporters for comments on the psychological and social impact of media and technology on individuals, society, organizations and brands.  pamelarutledge@gmail.com

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The Media Psychology Research Center (MPRC) is an independent research organization directed by Dr. Pam Rutledge.  Read about MPRC at www.mprcenter.org.

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Dr. Rutledge consults on a variety of media projects using psychology to translate data into human behavior for powerful results.

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