Gamertag Radio's Danny Pena and Riana Manuel-Pena join MediaWise's game streamer initiative - Poynter

"When we look at what makes media literacy effective, the data shows it works best when the content and skills are delivered by a trusted messenger. MediaWise ambassadors, like those we're working with on G.A.M.E., build on that proven strategy to address information challenges facing their communities. If we want to reach people, trusted messengers are really the best voices to be delivering this content."

"With nearly two-thirds of Americans ages 5 to 90 (205.1 million) regularly playing video games, MediaWise created G.A.M.E. to bring media literacy into the online spaces where gaming communities gather. Built on research from experts working in gaming spaces, the initiative addresses manipulation, toxicity and extremism in online gaming through creator training, partnerships and audience-facing content. As new MediaWise ambassadors, Peña and Manuel-Peña join a group of creators representing a wide range of traditional and new media voices."

"Peña founded the award-winning podcast, Gamertag Radio in 2005, making it one of the longest-running podcasts in the gaming community. As of January, the show has released more than 1,400 episodes and reached a lifetime 14 million listens. Peña is also an inaugural inductee into the Podcaster Hall of Fame, with more than two decades spent at the intersection of gaming, culture"

MediaWise expanded its Gamers Against Manipulation Efforts (G.A.M.E.) program by adding Danny Peña and Riana Manuel-Peña as ambassadors to reach gaming communities with media literacy. G.A.M.E. targets manipulation, toxicity and extremism in online gaming using creator training, partnerships and audience-facing content anchored in research from gaming experts. The initiative focuses on meeting players where they gather online and leverages trusted creators to deliver skills and messages. Peña brings extensive podcast experience with Gamertag Radio, more than 1,400 episodes and 14 million listens. Ambassadors co-create and co-publish content across creator platforms and MediaWise channels.

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