Social media has transformed the way we connect, consume, and communicate. At the centre of this shift are influencers who shape opinions, drive conversations, monetize, and bring niche topics into the mainstream. The latest issue of Nordic Journal of Media Studies examines their growing impact on culture, communication and commerce.
A new special issue of Nordicom Review brings together literature reviews that aim to answer the simple but crucial question: What do we know about media, communication, journalism, and democracy in the Nordics?
Franziska Marquart (University of Copenhagen) and Xénia Farkas (DIGSUM, Umeå Univesity) invite scholars from the fields of media, communication, political science, and related disciplines to submit extended abstracts for a special issue of Nordicom Review. This issue will explore the evolving landscape of visual political communication in the Nordic countries, focusing on comparative aspects, content, and effects of visual politics in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
In 2024, almost the entire Swedish population watched moving images on an average day, and more people used social networking services than listened to radio or read newspapers. Find the report and watch the webinar about the Swedish Media Barometer 2024 (in Swedish) here.
Swedes’ media habits continue to evolve – but some patterns remain. In 2024, almost the entire population watched moving images on an average day, and more people used social networking services than listened to radio or read newspapers. At the same time, traditional media such as traditional TV, morning newspapers, and car radio continue to play an important role in everyday life. Read the summary of the key findings from the 2024 Media Barometer.
Data donation as a method for investigating trends and challenges in digital media landscapes at national scale
On 6 May, Nordicom will present the findings from the 2024 Media Barometer survey (in Swedish), which provides an annual overview of media use among the Swedish population. The survey examines daily consumption across both traditional and digital platforms.