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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.
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.
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.
Five books to read during winter break
As the holiday season approaches and the year winds down, the time to pick up a good book has never been better. These five Nordicom books, all peer reviewed, Open Access, and covering a diverse range of topics, will provide the perfect company during the winter break.
Equal boards contribute to more female leaders in the media industry
A mapping of the Nordic region's largest media companies, carried out by Nordicom at the University of Gothenburg, shows a clear connection between equal company boards and the choice of CEO and the composition of the management teams.
Navigating digital communication systems in the Nordic welfare states
A new book, published by Nordicom, unveils the clash between traditional Nordic welfare models and the powerful influence of tech giants. Exploring the largest Nordic countries, the book emphasises the shift from national control to global tech dominance in digital infrastructure.
New factsheet: Gender balance and the 25 largest Nordic media companies
Research shows the significance of gender balance in company boards and top management on companies’ strategies and values, in addition to the fact that that it fosters gender balance further down the hierarchy. A new factsheet from Nordicom of the 25 largest Nordic media companies confirms that gender balance begins at the top and spreads downwards.