MKTG 6635 New Media Industries

This course is designed to introduce the changing business models of new media (video games, music, TV and film, and journalism) industries. This is achieved by examining in detail the technology enablers and disruptive forces in both the U.S. and around the world, consumer behaviors, as well as legal and regulatory concerns. A special emphasis will also be placed on media companies whose business models have been heavily influenced or altered by digital distribution. This class will be a combination of in-class and Zoom sessions during class time, and will have an emphasis on influential guest speakers from various industries.

Course overview

Department
Marketing
School
CSOM
Credits
3
Level
Both
Offered
Every Spring

Requirements fulfilled

Requirement eligibility can vary by school, cohort, and section. Confirm the selected section in EagleApps or with an advisor.

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
3.92 / 5 · Very Good
85 responses
Instructor rating
4.14 / 5 · Very Good
85 responses
Terms evaluated
4
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Paul-Jon McNealy3.94.24.04.14.03.94.14.71–3 hrs/week20 of 23
Spring 2025Paul-Jon McNealy4.04.24.14.04.14.24.24.71–3 hrs/week23 of 25
Spring 2024Paul-Jon McNealy4.24.24.34.24.44.24.54.81–3 hrs/week20 of 24
Spring 2023Paul-Jon McNealy3.74.03.54.04.03.83.84.31–3 hrs/week22 of 28

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Paul-Jon McNealy
    Spring 2027, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023 · Official rating 4.14/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Paul-Jon McNealy · Fulton Hall 245 M 07:00PM-09:30PM · Offered