New Article Provides Matrix for Studying Journalistic Value Creation
Journalism must meet different interests – social, economic, profession-based, and audience-based. Norwegian media researcher Ragnhild Kristine Olsen has created a value matrix for studying journalistic value creation and editorial choices in an increasingly complex media landscape where commercial incentives and social mission often conflict, and professional and audience needs are at times divided.
How a Nordicom Newsletter is Created – A Behind-the-Scenes Look
Media policy is constantly evolving, and staying up to date with new regulations and changes is not an easy task. In this article, we take you behind the scenes of the Nordic Media Policy newsletter, offering a look at how the key topics are being identified and prioritised.
Doctoral Research 2024: What Did the New Nordic Doctors Study?
Data journalism, gender and ideologies online, digital parenting, investigative journalism, and how parliamentarians use media – these were just some of the topics of the doctoral theses defended at Nordic universities last year. In 2024, 64 researchers earned their PhDs in the region. Congratulations to all!
All-Time Abstract Submission Record Shattered for NordMedia25
It is with a great plasure to share that NordMedia25 has received a record 452 abstract submissions, the highest in the conference’s history!
Nordic Resilience to Disinformation: A New Network Examines Community Preparedness
Disinformation, deepfakes, and conspiracy theories are increasingly weaponized in conflicts across Europe. While Nordic countries are often seen as resilient to false narratives due to high social and political trust, they remain vulnerable. A new Nordic initiative assesses community preparedness for disinformation threats.
Nordic Media Landscape 2023: Largest Companies and Digital Trends
Nordicom has released new factsheets detailing the largest media and newspaper companies in the Nordic region. The Nordic media research centre has also compiled a comprehensive overview of key publicly funded studies on media habits and Internet use across the Nordics.
Jill Walker Rettberg, Annette Markham and Kim Schrøder to Take the Stage as Keynote Speakers at NordMedia25
It is with great pleasure that we announce Jill Walker Rettberg, Annette Markham and Kim Christian Schrøder as the keynote speakers for the upcoming NordMedia25 conference in Odense! – We are beyond excited to have this outstanding trio delivering the keynotes, say Susana Tosca and Lene Heiselberg, co-chairs of the conference.
EU Kids Online Warns Against Social Media Bans for Children
The EU Kids Online network, which includes all Nordic countries, has issued a statement cautioning against outright bans on children’s access to social media. The research group argues that such restrictions could do more harm than good by undermining children’s rights and pushing them toward unregulated digital spaces.
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