Yet Another Blow to Nordic Media Statistics: Finland to Cut Media Data Production in 2025
Finland’s Statistikcentralen has announced that it will discontinue its media statistics branch as part of sweeping changes to its statistical production, effective 2025. This move, driven by government cost-cutting measures, marks a troubling pattern across the Nordic region, where publicly funded data on the media landscape is diminishing.
Nordic Researchers Release New Book Exploring Influencer Politics
The rise of social media influencers has transformed more than just brand marketing - it’s reshaping politics. In the book "Influencer Politics", editors Johanna Arnesson and Hanna Reinikainen examine how social media influencers shape political discourse, blending personal, political, and promotional content to impact public opinion.
How to Get Engaged in the Nordic Researcher Community? The Basic Steps
Are you interested in getting published or becoming engaged in the Nordic context? We’ve gathered all the ways you can connect, contribute, and publish within the Nordic media and communication researcher community.
NordMedia 2025 Introduces New Divisions and TWGs
The NordMedia 2025 Conference is set to bring fresh perspectives and more focused, specialised discussions to the Nordic media research community. Hosted in Odense, the conference will feature newly established Temporary Working Groups (TWGs) and Divisions.
Global Media and Information Literacy Week is Here Again
After one year's break, the Global Media and Information Literacy Week, a worldwide theme week dedicated to literacies related to media and initiated by UNESCO, will be celebrated on 24–30 October.
New Book Explores Social Media's Role in the Everyday Lives of Children and Youth in the Nordics
In the Nordic countries, digital media are deeply integrated into the daily lives of children and young people, more so than in most other parts of the world. A new provides a comprehensive look at how social media influence the lives of young people in this region.
What Am “I” Doing Here? Danish Researchers Explore the Power of First-Person Narrative in a New Anthology
A new anthology, "What am I doing here? A guide to first-person journalism", invites readers to rethink the role of the first-person narrative. Edited by Danish researchers and lecturers from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, the book makes a compelling case for the thoughtful use of "I" in journalistic storytelling, across mediums and genres.
Researching News Avoidance? The Latest Special Issue of Journalism Studies Offers Fresh Insights on the Subject
A new special issue of Journalism Studies explores the phenomenon of news avoidance, featuring contributions from Nordic researchers and including a systematic review of existing research on the subject.
Are you a PhD Student Looking for Courses to Enhance Your Research?
Take a look at our newly updated list of PhD courses offered across the Nordic region. Most of the courses will be available in the spring semester of 2025, though a few are still open for enrollment in the current term.
NordMedia25: Call for TWGs and Division Transition Applications
As NordMedia25 approaches, we invite proposals for new Temporary Working Groups (TWGs) and applications from existing TWGs aiming to transition into Divisions. The conference will be held in Odense, Denmark, from August 13-15, 2025.
In Their Debut Workshop, Nordicom's Editors Help Doctoral Students Navigate Academic Publishing
Nordicom recently hosted its first-ever workshop on academic publishing, tailored for doctoral students. The event drew young scholars from across the Nordic region, offering them a valuable opportunity to navigate the complexities of the publishing process and gain insights from Nordicom’s experienced editors.
Nordicom Review Enters Web of Science with a 2.0 Journal Impact Factor
Nordicom Review has been admitted into the Web of Science, a major achievement in academic publishing. With a 2023 Journal Impact Factor of 2.0, the journal now ranks in the 72nd percentile among more than 200 international Communications journals.
Unveiling the NordMedia25 Conference Theme: "Imagining Livable Futures"
We are thrilled to announce that the theme for NordMedia25 Conference has been chosen. The conference is set to take place on 13–15 August 2025 in Odense. University of Southern Denmark is the host institution.
Nordicom’s Flagship Newsletters Garner Hundreds of Subscribers – Are You Missing Out?
In 2023, Nordicom launched the Nordic Media Policy newsletter and revamped the European Media Policy newsletter, both of which have garnered considerable attention, amassing hundreds of subscribers. If you haven't already, subscribe today to stay informed on crucial developments in media policy.
Morning Webinars to Present New Special Issues of Scientific Journals
A new series of morning webinars will present special issues from Nordic scientific journals to everyone interested in newest media and communication research. The concept: grab a coffee and follow a concise 45-minute session before starting to work.
Interested in Media Use Studies? New Book Will Guide You Through the Research
Media and technology wield significant influence over society, but how can we understand what media mean in people's lives? A new book written by researchers from the University of Bergen provides insights into methodologies for understanding media use.
Media Trends in the Nordics: Key Insights from the 2023 Swedish and Norwegian Media Barometers
The Media Barometers are surveys designed to measure daily media usage. The Swedish Media Barometer has been conducted annually since 1979, and its Norwegian counterpart since 1991. We have gathered crucial findings from the 2023 reports for your review.
Meet the Duo Who Will Co-chair the NordMedia25 Conference
The next NordMedia Conference will be hosted at the Southern University of Denmark in Odense from August 13th to 15th, 2025. We are thrilled to share that the event will be co-chaired by Susana Tosca and Lene Heiselberg.
A New Guidebook in the Series: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Academic Writing and Publishing
How to deal with artificial intelligence (AI) in writing, editing and publishing of academic papers? The new guidebook in the series NordMedia Network Open Educational Resources deals with the author's relationship to emerging technologies.
Has Your Institution Signed Up for the Media and Communication Encyclopedia Yet?
Since 2014, the Danish online Media and Communication Encyclopedia ("Medie- og kommunikationsleksikon") has offered concise insights into crucial concepts, methods, phenomena, and researchers in the field. Nete Nørgaard Kristensen hopes for wider access via institutional subscriptions for students and employees at universities.