Dirk Martens

Communication and media research

Berlin Metropolitan Area

About

Expert for media research & media technology Author of several publications about media research in times of media convergence Lecturer for media research

Experience

  • General Manager at House of Research GmbH
    2000 - Present · 26 yrs 6 mos

    Deep knowledge of media markets & technolgies, many experiences with user behavior / usability research and consulting. Comprehensive knowledge of empirical research methods from representative surveys to qualitative methods. House of Research stands for holistic research and practice-oriented consulting.

  • Member of the Board of Directors at PROdigitalTV – Interessengemeinschaft Digitale Medien e.V.
    Jul 2016 - Present · 10 yrs

  • Lecturer for Digital Media Culture at Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
    Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

    Appropriation of digital media, theory, usage, supplier market and critical evaluation In the seminar, various digital media will be examined, especially from the user's perspective. With 'appropriation', we are not only concerned with reception, but with the entire process of making the media 'one's own'. This also includes the influence of users on its media. On the one hand, we look at the logic of the provider perspective and the technological and economic opportunities of digital media, but on the other hand we also critically analyse the social risks. Through invited experts or excursions to important media companies, the students gain practical insights into the digital media world.

  • Lecturer at Institute for Media & Communication Studies: Empirical research in creative industries at Freie Universität Berlin
    Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 · 6 mos

    Conducting a real-life research project for the Berlin Club Commission on the topic of diversity and discrimination in the club environment. In two working groups, the students conducted qualitative, guideline-based indepth interviews as well as quantitative online interviews. The results of this successful project were presented to the client at the end.

  • Lecturer at Institute for Media and Communication Studies: "Appropriation of digital media" at Freie Universität Berlin
    Jun 2020 - Mar 2021 · 10 mos

    Appropriation of digital media, theory, usage, supplier market and critical evaluation In the seminar, various digital media will be examined, especially from the user's perspective. With 'appropriation', we are not only concerned with reception, but with the entire process of making the media 'one's own'. This also includes the influence of users on its media. On the one hand, we look at the logic of the provider perspective and the technological and economic opportunities of digital media, but on the other hand we also critically analyse the social risks. Through invited experts or excursions to important media companies, the students gain practical insights into the digital media world.