Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyWe use screens for everything nowWhether it is because of fantasy football or simply the changing of the times, there is no doubt that people consume information…May 5, 20174May 5, 20174
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyFantasy Baseball Forums on Rotoworld: Media ExperimentAll of these photos are screenshots of posts in a forum on rotoworld.com, discussing fantasy baseball. In the pictures provided, many of…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyAre fantasy players more engaged in their sport?Over the past couple of weeks, I discussed fantasy games for the reality show The Bachelor and conducted a media experiment using daily…Apr 21, 20171Apr 21, 20171
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyFantasy sports tips videosMaking money through playing fantasy sports is hard. Like any form of gambling, the odds are against most players winning big. That doesn’t…Apr 21, 2017Apr 21, 2017
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyReality Sports Online is another layer of Fantasy SportsIn past posts, I discussed fantasy sports giving sports fans a chance to pretend to be general managers and owners, drafting players and…Apr 14, 2017Apr 14, 2017
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyHow fantasy leagues also affect reality shows like The BachelorFantasy games, and for that matter gambling, have a substantial effect on the coverage of sports concerning injuries, lineup changes, and…Apr 7, 20171Apr 7, 20171
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyDaily Fantasy Baseball, a media experimentThe preceding photos are a part of my media experiment, where I decided to play in a $5 league in DraftKings. Among the pictures, an entry…Apr 7, 20171Apr 7, 20171
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyDo Fantasy Sports contribute to the commodification of players?Far too often in sports, certain analysts tend to refer to athletes in somewhat dehumanizing ways. Some journalists and talking heads talk…Mar 31, 20173Mar 31, 20173
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyFantasy sports and gamblingSports fans decide to play fantasy sports for a number of reasons. While some use the game to assume some control over the sport they are…Mar 18, 2017Mar 18, 2017
Chris JeterinMedia EthnographyFantasy sports and “Ultimate team” video game modesAccording to an article published in Sport Marketing Quarterly, fantasy sports is changing the way fans consume media. As of 2014, 41…Mar 10, 20171Mar 10, 20171
