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Save the date 14/5: Webinar about the Swedish Media Barometer 2023
On 14 May 2024, Nordicom presents the results from the 2023 edition of the Swedish Media Barometer [Mediebarometern] at a webinar (in Swedish). The Media Barometer is an annual survey focusing on how the Swedish population uses media on an average day.
New special issue explores the challenges of “digital disintegration” in democratic societies
The latest special issue of Nordicom Review addresses the challenges of "digital disintegration" within democratic societies. Eight articles provide in-depth analyses from various perspectives, theoretical lenses, and methodological approaches. From political communication to citizen perspectives, the issue explores the impact of digital transformations on democracy and public debates.
Elisabeth Falk new analyst at Nordicom
In March, Elisabeth Falk starts as a new analyst at Nordicom. She comes most recently from the role of deputy chief analyst at the SOM Institute and brings extensive experience and knowledge in surveys to her new position.
Updated data for MedieSverige 2023
MedieSverige 2023 is a report from Nordicom that consists of descriptions and data about the Swedish media landscape and its development. If you are looking for more recent numbers, there is now an update of the information on which the report’s charts and analyses are based.
European Media Policy – the February issue is out
EU legislations of key importance for the media are soon to receive a final approvement. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing for the upcoming elections in June and disinformation is therefore in focus. The February issue of the European Media Policy newsletter is out.
Workshop on academic publishing for doctoral students
Publishing in international journals is a given for researchers. Nevertheless, it can often be difficult to get an overview of the range of journals and to understand the different steps involved in the publication process. There are many pieces that need to be in place before a manuscript reaches its readers. Among other things, there is a review process where you – as a scholar – make sure that another’s manuscript meets the highest standards of scientific quality. To help sort things out, Nordicom is organising a workshop on academic journal publishing.
Live stream of a symposium about the public value of communication infrastructures in the Nordics
Are the Nordic states too reliant on tech giants to sustain the critical communication infrastructures of the welfare state? Nordicom and Nordregio have invited media scholars and industry and policy actors to debate this at a symposium in Stockholm on 8 February. The symposium was live streamed and is available to watch afterwards.
Nordic Media Policy, Issue 1 2024, is out
The EU’s legal packages DSA and upcoming EMFA mean expanded tasks for several Nordic media authorities, e.g., Traficom in Finland. In addition, the copyright laws are being reviewed and we look closer at the processes in Denmark and Sweden. Norway, in turn, is reviewing its computer game strategy, while the debate about the conditions for public service media continues in Greenland and other Nordic countries. That and a lot more in the first Nordic Media Policy newsletter of the year.
Two new factsheets: The 10 largest newspaper companies and the 25 largest media companies in the Nordics, 2022
The Nordic region’s four largest newspaper companies come from four different countries. The biggest player is the Swedish media company Bonnier’s news media division: Bonnier News. The list of the largest Nordic media companies is dominated by companies from the telecom industry. The single largest company was the Swedish streaming service Spotify.
Vacancy: Nordicom and the SOM Institute seek administrator
Nordicom and the SOM institute are looking for an administrator for a 16 month temporary position. The last day to apply is 7 February 2024.
Call for papers: Influencers: Entertainment, Politics, and Strategic Online Culture
Call for papers for a new issue of our scientific journal Nordic Journal of Media Studies entitled "Influencers: Entertainment, Politics, and Strategic Online Culture". Deadline for extended abstracts is 3 April 2024.