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  • 04.04.2024 17:14 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Journal of Advertising (JA) (Special issue)

    The submission deadline: November 30, 2024

    Manuscripts are currently being solicited for a special issue of the Journal of Advertising (JA) dedicated to Contributions of Biometrics to Advertising Research.

    BACKGROUND

    Broadly speaking, biometric science uses physical, physiological, neurophysiological, or behavioral measures to observe second-by- second responses to stimuli and contexts. Biometrics can reveal implicit psychological processes that help to further understand audiences’ responses to advertising (Mundel et al., 2021). Advertising researchers have used biometrics measures for decades (e.g., Karslake 1940); employing techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), electrodermal activity (EDA), facial electromyography (fEMG), electrocardiography (ECG), facial expression analysis (FEA), and eye tracking (ET) to examine complex or subtle psychological processes that are unable to be captured via self-report (Beard et al., 2024; Bellman et al., 2016; Beuckels et al., 2021; Holiday et al., 2023; Lee et al., 2023; Pozhaliev et al., 2017; Read et al., 2018).

    While the frequency with which biometrics have appeared in the literature has fluctuated, their value to the discipline of advertising has solidified in the past decade, particularly given recent advances in advertising theory and practice facilitated via these measures (e.g., Floyd and Weber 2020), and advances in technology – resulting in less expensive and more accessible biometric equipment. Increasingly, advertising researchers are finding new ways to employ biometric technologies, such as collecting data remotely through webcams (e.g., Mancini et al., 2023), or applying older biometric approaches to new contexts (e.g., using FEA to examine the facial displays of influencers; Holiday et al., 2023).

    Scholarship in the first years of the recent wave of advertising biometric research was characterized by introducing these methods and describing their potential applications to the field (e.g., Plassman et al., 2015). Now, after a decade of contemporary biometrics advertising research, it is time to look back and assess the contributions of these methods to advertising theory and practice. Many of the theories that explain advertising effectiveness, such as the Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), were formulated using traditional, self-report measures such as thought listing (elaboration). Biometrics have the potential to disentangle, for example, different attentional processes proposed by the ELM as they occur over time (Cacioppo et al. 2012; MacInnis and Jaworski 1989). The unique advantages of biometrics data in furthering understanding of advertising theory and practice include pinpointing biological mechanisms, dissociating emotional and cognitive processes as they occur over time, measuring implicit responses, and improving behavioral predictions (Plassman et al., 2015). For this reason, despite claims that AI and computational research eliminate the need for human subjects in research (e.g., www.alpha.one), biometrics studies conducted by trained researchers in controlled laboratories or natural settings, using actual consumers, are essential to furthering understanding of the dynamics behind how advertising works.

    For this Special Issue, we seek manuscripts addressing the contributions of biometrics to our understanding of advertising, both those that focus on results and theory-building (i.e., “what have we learned?”) and ones exploring the methods themselves (i.e., “what could we do?”). For example, has recent research using biometrics supported core advertising theories like the ELM? Or has biometrics research provided evidence for competing theories based on brain function, physiology, and evolutionary processes (e.g., Jones, 2019; Lang, 2014; Lee et al., 2020; Lee et al., 2023) – which are more appropriately tested by biometrics than self-report?

     Now that we can observe fleeting attention to advertising in real-time, compared to assessing attention post-hoc via self-report, what data-driven recommendations can researchers provide to advertisers for increasing the effectiveness of creative and media? How can AI improve biometric data analysis to better understand advertising theory? This Special Issue aims to investigate these questions (and others) while reflecting on the contributions of biometrics to advertising theory and practice, identifying knowledge gaps in the field, and devising new ways biometrics can address these and push the discipline forward.

    POTENTIAL TOPICS

    To contribute to our understanding of advertising, manuscripts considered for this special issue must connect biometric research solidly to theory and extant literature. While some processes that fall under the purview of computational social science may be applicable to biometrics research, authors employing computational approaches must also ground their hypotheses in theories of persuasion, advertising, and/or communication science. We welcome submissions with diverse approaches to relevant topics, including literature reviews, meta-analyses, and empirical research. Potential topics include:

    • Overview of established or novel theoretical perspectives that inform advertising biometrics research,

    • Core principles and issues in the application of advertising theory to biometrics research (how insights drawn from biometrics may differ from traditional measures, issues in conceptualization and operationalization of variables with biometric measures, the unique contributions and/or drawbacks of using biometrics measures to inform advertising theory, etc.),

    • Literature reviews/meta-analyses of what has been learned from the current wave of biometrics research (e.g., theories supported),

    • Conceptual literature reviews assessing the strengths and weaknesses of current theories,

    • Identifying gaps in theory, and proposing extensions or new theory informed by biometrics data, along with hypotheses future research could test,

    • Theoretically grounded systematic reviews of case studies and applied research identifying the most effective uses of biometrics by advertisers (e.g., ad testing, attention metrics),

    • Methodological innovations particularly applicable to better understanding processes associated with the advertising creation process or message reception,

    • Best practices and ethical guidelines for biometrics data collection and reporting to contribute to advertising theory (e.g., acknowledging/integrating the correlational nature of biometrics data into theory development, theoretically driven interpretation of biometrics data).

    SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

    Submissions should follow the manuscript format guidelines for the JA found at https://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=ujoa20. The word count should be 12,000 words maximum (including references, tables, figures, etc.).

    The submission deadline is November 30, 2024.

    All manuscripts should be submitted through the JA Submission Site between November 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024. The link to the submission site can be found at the JA’s website https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/ujoa20 (“Go to submission site”). Authors should select “Article Type” (e.g., research article, literature review, research note) on the first page of the submission website. On the second page, authors will be asked if this is for a specific special issue or article collection. Select “Yes” and select “SPECIAL ISSUE: Contributions of Biometrics to Advertising Research” from the drop-down menu. Please note in the cover letter that the submission is for the Special Issue on Contributions of Biometrics to Advertising Research.

    • Articles will undergo blind peer review by at least two reviewers.

    • The anticipated date for publication of the Special Issue is August 2025.

    Please send questions about the Special Issue to the guest editors: Drs. Robert F. Potter, Steve Bellman, and Glenna L. Read at JAbiometrics@gmail.com.

    REFERENCES

    Beard, E. C., N. M. Henninger, and V. Venkatraman. 2024. “Making Ads Stick: Role of Metaphors in Improving Advertising Memory.” Journal of Advertising 53 (1):86-103. doi:10.1080/00913367.2022.2089302

    Bellman, S., B. Wooley, and D. Varan. 2016. “Program–Ad Matching and Television Ad Effectiveness: A Reinquiry Using Facial Tracking Software.” Journal of Advertising 45 (1):72-7. doi:10.1080/00913367.2015.1085816

     Beuckels, E., L. Hudders, V. Cauberghe, K. Bombeke, W. Durnez, and J. Morton. 2021. “To Fit In or to Stand Out? An Eye-Tracking Study Investigating Online Banner Effectiveness in A Media Multitasking Context.” Journal of Advertising, 50 (4):461-78. doi:10.1080/00913367.2020.1870053

    Cacioppo, J. T., G. G. Berntson, C. J. Norris, and J. K. Gollan. 2012. “The Evaluative Space Model.” In Handbook of Theories of Social Psychology, vol. 1, edited by P. A.M. Van Lange, A. W. Kruglanski, and E. T. Higgins, 50-72. London: Sage. doi:10.4135/9781446249215.n4

    Floyd, K., and R. Weber. 2020. The Handbook of Communication Science and Biology. New York: Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781351235587

    Holiday, S., J. L. Hayes, H. Park, Y. Lyu, and Y. Zhou. 2023. “A Multimodal Emotion Perspective on Social Media Influencer Marketing: The Effectiveness of Influencer Emotions, Network Size, and Branding on Consumer Brand Engagement Using Facial Expression and Linguistic Analysis.” Journal of Interactive Marketing 58 (4):414-39. doi:10.1177/10949968231171104

    Jones, M. R.. 2018. Time Will Tell: A Theory of Dynamic Attending. New York: Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/oso/9780190618216.001.0001,

    Karslake, J. S. 1940. “The Purdue Eye-Camera: A Practical Apparatus for Studying the Attention Value of Advertisements.” Journal of Applied Psychology 24 (4):417-40. doi:10.1037/h0054171

    Lang, A. (2014). “Dynamic Human-Centered Communication Systems Theory.” The Information Society, 30(1), 60-70. https://doi.org/10.1080/01972243.2013.856364

    Lee. H., B. Bellana, and J. Chen. 2020. “What can Narratives Tell us about the Neural Bases of human Memory?” Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences 32:111-19. doi:10.1016/j.cobeha.2020.02.007

    Lee, S., J. Kim, G. L. Read, and S. Kim. 2023. “The Effects of In-Stream Video advertising on Ad Information Encoding: A Neurophysiological Study.” Journal of Advertising. doi:10.1080/00913367.2023.2222782

    MacInnis, D. J. and B.J. Jaworski. 1989. “Information Processing from Advertisements: Toward an Integrative framework. Journal of Marketing, 53(4), 1-23. doi.org/10.1177/002224298905300401

    Mancini, M., P. Cherubino, A. Martinez, A. Vozzi, S. Menicocci, S. Ferrara, A. Giorgi, P. Aricò, A. Trettel, and F. Babiloni. 2023. "What is Behind In-Stream Advertising on YouTube? A Remote Neuromarketing Study Employing Eye-Tracking and Facial Coding Techniques.” Brain Sciences 13 (10):1481. doi:10.3390/brainsci13101481

    Mundel, J., G. Read., A. Almond, S. Alhabash, and J. Wilson. 2021. “Translating Consumer Neuroscience into Advertising Research and Education. American Academy of Advertising Conference Proceedings (online):88-91.

    Noton D, and L. Stark. 1971. “Scanpaths in Eye Movements During Pattern Perception.” Science 171 (3968):308-11. doi:10.1126/science.171.3968.308

    Plassmann, H., V. Venkatraman, S. Huettel, and C. Yoon. 2015. “Consumer Neuroscience: Applications, Challenges, and Possible Solutions.” Journal of Marketing Research 52 (4):427-35. 427-35. doi:10.1509/jmr.14.0048

    Pozharliev, R., W. Verbeke, and R. P. Bagozzi. 2017. “Social Consumer Neuroscience: Neurophysiological Measures of Advertising Effectiveness in a Social Context.” Journal of Advertising 46 (3):351-62. doi:10.1080/00913367.2017.1343162

    Read, G. L., I. I. Van Driel, and R. F. Potter. 2018. “Same-Sex Couples in Advertisements: An Investigation of the Role of Implicit Attitudes on Cognitive Processing and Evaluation.” Journal of Advertising 47 (2):182-97. doi:10.1080/00913367.2018.1452653

  • 04.04.2024 09:00 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    August 12-16, 2024

    Locarno, Switzerland

    Submission Deadline: May 10, 2024

    Summer School Description: https://www.locarnofestival.ch/it/about/factory/documentary-summer-school.html

    Currently in its 25th year, DSS is hosted by the Institute of Media and Journalism (IMeG) at the University of Lugano (Università della Svizzera Italiana), along with the Locarno Film Festival and the Semaine de la Critique. As always, DSS will bring together experts from academia and the film industry to collaborate, exchange valuable insights, explore fresh concepts, and collectively contemplate the future of documentary filmmaking.

    Registration for the Documentary Summer School 2024 is now open, and we encourage you to submit your application by May 10, 2024 (April 30, 2024 if you need a VISA).

    With 30 available spots at max, we recommend that you carefully review all the necessary information provided on this page before completing and submitting your application to dss@usi.ch. This will help streamline the process and ensure that you don't miss any important details.

    What is the Documentary Summer School?

    • Established 25 years ago, the DSS offers an exceptional opportunity to meet and learn from globally renowned scholars and filmmakers while soaking up the atmosphere of one of the world's most prestigious film festivals.

    • The DSS program offers a one-of-a-kind experience that includes five half days of engaging lectures and carefully selected films from the prestigious Semaine de la Critique and the Festival's International Competition. By participating in this program, you will have the opportunity to engage in a stimulating exchange between the academic and film communities, immersing yourself in a dynamic dialogue that spans a wide range of topics - from theoretical reflection to creative practice.

    • At DSS, we are dedicated to showcasing the immense potential that hybrid projects - which bring together academia and film practices - can offer to both communities. Our program achieves this by drawing on the insights of renowned film scholars and filmmakers, whose contributions help to bridge the gap between these two domains and generate meaningful benefits for all involved.

    • The DSS strives to emphasize the advantages of hybrid projects that benefit both communities by tapping into the knowledge of world-renowned film scholars and filmmakers.

        • Over the years, we have been honored to host a diverse array of distinguished speakers, inlcuding Andrea Segre (award-winning director who has directed more than 20 films in the documentary and fiction genre), Nevina Satta (managing director of the Sardegna Film Commission and secretary general of the European Film Commission), Till Brockmann (head of the Semaine de la Critique, the independent section of the Locarno Film Festival, organized by the Swiss Association of Film Journalists), Rula Jebreal (journalist, novelist and award-winning screenwriter), Alessandro Comodin (director, screenwriter and editor of the documentary "Gigi the Law"), Arthur Jafa (American cinematographer), Brian Winston (Emmy winner for documentary screenplay), Sylvain George (director, cinematographer, editor and French poet), Martina Parenti (award-winning director and professor at Scuola Civica, Milan) and many others!

    Do I fit the bill for the Documentary Summer School?

    If the following criteria resonate with you, then the DSS would be an excellent opportunity for you to explore:

    • I am a university or film school student.

    • I am an emerging filmmaker.

    • I possess a proficient command of the English language, which is vital for interacting with fellow project participants and the various guests at DSS.

    • I have a profound interest in documentary filmmaking.

    • I am eager to engage proactively with experts and colleagues from around the world.

    Which documents are required in the application process?

    To apply for the DSS, we require the following documents:

    • Your resume in English

    • A brief motivational letter (max 600 words) outlining your enthusiasm for documentary filmmaking

    and the reasons behind your decision to apply to DSS. It is critical for us to understand your interest

    in this opportunity.

    • A passport-sized digital photograph of yourself, which is necessary for your festival accreditation in

    the event of selection.

    Please ensure that you submit all required documents, as incomplete applications will not be considered during the selection process for DSS participants.

    Which dates should I remember?

    Here are the key dates to keep in mind:

    • If you need a visa, the deadline to submit your application is April 30, 2024. By May 13, 2024, you will receive a response regarding your application to the program. This response will inform you of whether you have been accepted into the program, placed on a waiting list, or unfortunately not selected for participation.

    • The general deadline to submit your application is May 10, 2024. By May 27, 2024, you will receive a response regarding your application to the program. This response will inform you of whether you have been accepted into the program, placed on a waiting list, or unfortunately not selected for participation.

    • The Documentary Summer School will take place from August 12-16, 2024, during which you will participate in various events and activities.

    What does the Documentary Summer School in Locarno offer if I get selected?

    Participating in the DSS in Locarno will be a unique and rewarding experience. The participation fee of CHF 600 includes:

    • Overnight accommodation, including breakfast, at the Locarno Youth Hostel from August 11-17, in a shared room with another participant (shared unisex bathroom).

    • An accreditation that grants access to all Locarno Film Festival screenings.

    • Five days of lectures with a diverse international faculty of film scholars and professionals.

    • Exclusive Q&A sessions with filmmakers from the festival as well as those selected for the Semaine de la Critique.

    • Networking events and opportunities to connect with individuals from around the world.

    • A certificate of participation.

    • Undergraduate students can earn 3 ECTS credits through their participation in the program.

    The only additional expenses are travel to and from Locarno and meals (apart from breakfast, which is included in the participation fee).

    If this meets your requirements, please send your application to dss@usi.ch.

    Organizing Committee

    Dr. Eleonora Benecchi is a lecturer and researcher at the Institute of Media and Journalism at the Università della Svizzera italiana, Switzerland. She specializes in Audiovisual Theory and Production, Digital Cultures, and Social Media Management. Her research and publications focus on fandom and audiovisual culture.

    Laura Pranteddu M.Sc. is a doctoral student and researcher at the Institute of Media and Journalism of the Università della Svizzera italiana, responsible for the laboratory of the Audiovisual Theory and Production course. Already juror at film festivals, she deals with artificial intelligence in journalism.

  • 04.04.2024 08:57 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    May 21, 2024

    Online

    https://iamcr.org/webinars/presidential-phd-webinar-2024

    IAMCR invites presenters for the upcoming IAMCR Presidential PhD Research Webinar convened by Jasmin Surm from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. 

    The webinar will take place on 21 May 2024 at 08:00 UTC.

    This webinar serves as an opportunity for PhD researchers to showcase their work, fostering a rich scholarly dialogue on news agencies.  Additionally, it seeks to facilitate networking opportunities and encourage a meaningful exchange of ideas among different generations of news agency scholars.

    Potential topics include (but are not limited to):

    • Any exploration of the status quo, challenges, and future horizons of news agencies in the respective area of focus, which can include topics such as:
    • Economic Pressures: Examining the economic challenges news agencies face, including their evolving business models and strategies for ensuring financial sustainability.
    • Ownership Structures, Business Models and Editorial Independence: Discussion on the influence of ownership structures on news agency operations, editorial decision-making processes, and editorial independence. 
    • Technological Adaptation: Exploration of how news agencies leverage technology, including artificial intelligence and automation, to enhance news gathering, production, and distribution processes. 
    • Disinformation, Fake News and Ethical Considerations: Investigation into the role of news agencies in combating disinformation and fake news. This can include fact-checking initiatives, content verification processes, and collaboration with other stakeholders.
    • Globalisation vs. Localisation: Analysis of the interplay between global and local news coverage and production, and how news agencies navigate this balance in their reporting practices. This exploration can include an examination of the challenges, opportunities, and strategies for news agencies in serving diverse clients with diverse audiences in different geographical, linguistic and cultural contexts. 
    • News Agency Personnel: Analysis of the roles and challenges of diverse professionals working within and for news agencies. 
    • Future Pathways: Exploration of potential future directions for news agencies, including business models, emerging technologies, and strategies.

    To submit your paper for presentation in the webinar, please download and complete the application form (*). Send the completed form to Jasmin Surm (j.surm@leeds.ac.uk), the convenor of the webinar, and Mazlum Kemal Dağdelen (mazlum@iamcr.org), the assistant to Nico Carpentier, IAMCR President, with the subject line “IAMCR Presidential PhD Research Webinar: Title of your Paper Proposal” by 15 April 2024, 23.59 UTC. If there are multiple presenters, each should fill out an individual application form and send all forms in one email.

    Please note that only IAMCR member PhD students are eligible to present in the IAMCR Presidential PhD Research Webinar.

    Timeline 

    • Deadline for Applications: 15 April 2024, 23h59 UTC
    • Decision Announcement: 29 April 2024
    • Submission of the final presentations (and a brief note on the research): 14 May 2024 
    • Date of the Webinar: 21 May 2024

    (*) Link: https://iamcr.org/system/files/PresenterApplicationForm_NewsAgenciesinTransition.docx

  • 28.03.2024 14:50 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We are pleased to announce that the Liverpool School of the Arts Doctoral Award (LADA) is now open for applications. The award provides assistance with fees and maintenance for full-time PhD study, renewable each year for up to 3 years, based on satisfactory progress. LADA comes with an expected commitment of up to 150 hours of teaching or research assistance work per year. Applications are welcome from all students, UK or international, who are applying to a PhD programme within School of the Arts.

    To be eligible, candidates must have applied to a PhD programme in SotA by 3rd April 2024. The LADA application itself must then be submitted by 8th May 2024, with interviews expected to take place on 16th July 2024.

    The application form and further details are available here: Doctoral Award - School of the Arts - University of Liverpool. 

    Please don’t hesitate to contact pgarts@liverpool.ac.uk if you have any queries.

  • 28.03.2024 14:45 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    June 6, 2024, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

    IALS Council Chamber, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR

    Contact: ials.events@sas.ac.uk 

    Press Freedom and Regulation in a Digital Era: A Comparative Study assesses the extent to which the emergent regulatory model for online news media is shaped by analogies from the past, or rather by a newly prevalent culture of control. By interweaving two distinct strands of analysis - the concepts of press freedom and regulation, and the phenomena of convergence and digitalization - this book examines the challenges for press freedom in the nascent digital news ecosystem. Drawing upon decisions of the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Union, as well as from German, UK and US case law, this comparative work explores the regulation of the press in the digital era and the impact of the proliferating media laws, policies, and jurisprudence on press freedom.

    Part of the book was written while the author was an ILPC Research Associate. The book launch and panel discussion should be of interest beyond the academy, namely for lawyers and policymakers working in government departments and/or involved with media regulation as well as for campaigners defending press freedom and/or advocating for greater press accountability. The book launch will also be an opportunity for collaboration between the ILPC and CFOM.  

    Panellists:  

    • Mr Adam Baxter (Director of Standards and Audit Protection, Ofcom)
    • Ms Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana (IMPRESS)
    • Professor Jacob Rowbottom (University College, Oxford)
    • Dr Sejal Parmar (Cardiff University)
    • Dr Irini Katsirea, Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM), School of Journalism, Media and Communication, University of Sheffield (author)

    Chair: Mr William Horsley (International Director, CFOM)

    This event is organised in collaboration with the Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) at the University of Sheffield. 

    All welcome- this event is free to attend but booking is required. 

  • 28.03.2024 14:35 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Irini Katsirea

    • Provides a cutting-edge analysis of current legislative, jurisprudential, and policy developments of online news media regulation
    • Offers a comparative analysis of the regulation of the online news media across different jurisdictions
    • Provides interdisciplinary insights from legal as well as media, communication, and journalism research

    The processes of convergence and digitalization have altered the technological conditions in which the press operates. More than that, they have altered the environment in which the press stakes its claim to freedom and strives to protect its turf from other media players. The advent of internet-based services and applications has blurred the technological boundaries between the press, broadcasting, and telecommunications, challenging their regulatory silos.

    Press Freedom and Regulation in a Digital Era: A Comparative Study assesses the extent to which the emergent regulatory model for online news media is shaped by analogies from the past, or rather by a newly prevalent culture of control. By interweaving two distinct strands of analysis - the concepts of press freedom and regulation, and the phenomena of convergence and digitalization - this book examines the key implications of digitalization and assesses the challenges for press freedom in the nascent digital news ecosystem. 

    https://global.oup.com/academic/product/press-freedom-and-regulation-in-a-digital-era-9780198858607?q=katsirea&lang=en&cc=gb#

  • 28.03.2024 13:49 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    University of Southampton

    The University of Southampton is looking for two Lecturers in Digital Media with research interests in Artificial Intelligence to join the Film department. These posts are available from August 1 2024. Details on the role further below.

    Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of Film, Prof. Shelley Cobb (s.cobb@soton.ac.uk). Whilst this post is offered on a full-time basis, hours are not a barrier, and we are interested in individuals wishing to work 0.6 FTE and above. 

    You can apply at jobs.soton.ac.uk. REF 2659424AR

    The deadline is May 1, 2024 and we expect interviews to take place June 3rd and 4th.

    The University of Southampton is in the top 1% of world universities and is one of the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities.  Committed to excellence in all we do, we are growing and investing in our research and people to accelerate our remarkable achievements. With particular focus on four key impact themes chosen to build on the university’s existing strengths and to address the most complex societal and environmental challenges: Artificial Intelligence, sustainability and resilience, decarbonisation and engineering better health, this role is integral to our aim of making a lasting difference.  

    The Film Department at Southampton has an excellent reputation for teaching and research. For REF 2021, 95% of our research was judged ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’, and we achieved the highest scores for impact beyond the academy. We have close interdisciplinary links with other members of the School, Faculty and the wider University. Our research-led teaching across film, television and digital media includes modules on history, theory, industry, and cultural studies. 

    The role  

    These posts are REF (Research Excellence Framework) led and require academics with a developing and growing research profile that indicates an

     existing or developing national reputation in their area of expertise, as well as strong potential for participation and/or leadership in grant applications.

    About you  

    You will be capable of engaging with critical questions about the place of artificial intelligence in society from a humanities or social science perspective. Your research agenda will address a larger question of social importance (sustainability, policy/governance, wellbeing or social resilience), and its potential to impact beyond the academy will be an advantage. An ability to teach undergraduate students in modules dealing with digital labour, algorithmic cultures, and automated systems and decision-making processes will be highly regarded, and we are keen to hear from applicants whose teaching and research expertise can productively engage with media industries. The ability of your research to have impact beyond the academy and/or familiarity with computational methods may be advantageous.

  • 28.03.2024 13:45 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Editors: Peter Jakobsson, Johan Lindell, and Fredrik Stiernstedt

    Download the book as open access or order a print copy here: https://www.nordicom.gu.se/en/publications/future-nordic-media-model-0

    Content

    Peter Jakobsson, Johan Lindell, & Fredrik Stiernstedt

    Introduction: The future of the digital media welfare state

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-i

    PART I THE MEDIA WELFARE STATE AND MEDIA POLICY IN THE NORDICS

    Kim Christian Schrøder, Mark Blach-Ørsten, & Mads Kæmsgaard Eberholst

    Chapter 1. Nordic media welfare states from a comparative perspective: Unpacking audience fragmentation and polarisation

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-1

    Randa Romanova & Mats Bergman

    Chapter 2. Similar media systems, different self-regulation: A closer look at the Nordic media accountability models

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-2

    Reeta Pöyhtäri

    Chapter 3. Addressing the hate speech issue in the Nordic countries: A challenge for media welfare states or a chance for their revival?

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-3

    Minna Horowitz & Hannu Nieminen

    Chapter 4. Communication rights and the Nordic epistemic commons: Assessing the media welfare state in the age of information disorder 

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-4

    Marko Ala-Fossi, Katja Lehtisaari, & Riku Neuvonen 

    Chapter 5. Public service without broadcasting? Conditions for abandoning terrestrial television in Finland 

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-5

    Lars Julius Halvorsen & Paul Bjerke

    Chapter 6. Cracks in the foundations? Shifting consensual relations in two media fields in Norway 

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-6

    Birgir Guðmundsson & Valgerður Jóhannsdóttir

    Chapter 7. Iceland’s media policy and the Nordic media welfare model: A fragile support and uncertain future 

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-7

    PART II BEYOND THE NORDIC MODEL

    Sofie Flensburg & Signe Sophus Lai

    Chapter 8. Public goods and private property: A waltz between Big Tech and the Nordic welfare states 

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-8

    Helle Sjøvaag & Raul Ferrer-Conill

    Chapter 9. Digital communication infrastructures and the principle of universality: Challenges for Nordic media welfare state jurisdictions

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-9 

    Nina Kvalheim

    Chapter 10. Who owns the owners? An analysis of ownership patterns in the Norwegian newspaper market

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-10

    Hallvard Moe, Gunn Enli, & Trine Syvertsen

    Chapter 11. The dark side of the media welfare state: How media policy ignored consumption and climate change

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-11

    Anne Kaun & Helena Löfgren

    Chapter 12. From media welfare to data welfare: Broadening the scope of media welfare 

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-12

    Linus Andersson, Martin Danielsson, Malin Hallén, & Ebba Sundin

    Chapter 13. From reality-TV to rurality-TV: Exploring the genre of idealised rural lifestyles in Nordic public service television

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-13

    Peter Jakobsson, Johan Lindell, & Fredrik Stiernstedt

    Afterword. What’s next for the media welfare state?

    Download the chapter here: https://doi.org/10.48335/9789188855893-a

  • 28.03.2024 13:42 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Department of Communication Studies, University of Salzburg (AT)

    Deadline (EXTENDED): May 1, 2024

    The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Salzburg, Austria, invites applications for a tenure track position in research and teaching as an Assistant Professor in combination with a qualification agreement in the field of media structure and platform research. 

    The starting date is scheduled for 1 October 2024. The department strongly encourages qualified female candidates to apply. The application deadline is 1 May 2024. Please find all further information here.

  • 28.03.2024 13:40 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    September 26-28, 2024

    Piedmont (Italy)

    Deadline (EXTENDED): April 11, 2024

    Dear all,

    This is to let you know that we are accepting panel proposals for the stream Food Media and Communication in the congress of the International Society for Gastronomic Sciences and Studies (ISGSS). As detailed below, we will soon open our call for abstracts as well. The title of this year's congress is Shaping Gastronomy: Regenerating Food Systems and Societies. It will take place in Piedmont (Italy), between the 26th and the 28th of September 2024. For details on our organization, on the congress and its beautiful locations, please follow this link: https://www.internationalgastronomicsociety.org/congress-overview

    Contact (stream): Luca Antoniazzi, l.antoniazzi@unisg.it

    Important Dates

    • Call for Panels (open or closed): Open from 2nd February 2024 to 1st of April 11st April 2024
    • Call for Abstracts (papers and posters): Open form the 15th of April to the 15th of May
    • Early Bird Registration: From 15th May 2024 to 15th July 2024
    • Standard Registration: From 16th July 2024 to 1st September 2024

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