Billie is a sessional academic, researcher and communications professional who has recently completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Communication & Media Arts) with the University of Newcastle, as part of the School of Creative Industries. Research interests include: communications, big data, digital and surveillance capitalism, neoliberalism and film studies.
Teaching into subjects (OLES2107 and ARIN2610) - Designing Influence through Social Media and Internet Transformations.
Teaching into subjects (CIND3500 and CMNS1234) - Professional Placement and Media and Communication Concepts.
Researching the Australian cinema industry – investigating a range of issues and themes. Some topics included: Audiences, Streaming Services, Genre, Globalisation, Teenagers & Youth, Business Models, Pricing, Industry Behaviour, Release Windows, Media & Marketing, Drivers of Success, Australian Cinema.
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