Compared to men, articles written by women attracted a higher percentage of inappropriate comments, new study finds. Becky Gardiner of Goldsmiths, University of London, studied blocked comments on The Guardian … Continued

It takes two to tango when it comes to agenda building, the results of a new study show. Anne C. Kroon and Toni G. L. A. van der Meer of … Continued

The International Conference on Media & Communication 2018 is calling for paper proposals. The event will take place in Pune, India, on the 21st and 22nd of September 2018. The … Continued

The concept of “hybridity” and “hybrid journalism” has been useful in describing things that do not fall into dichotomous categories. However, the concept is insufficient in describing the complexity inherent … Continued

The editor of an encyclopedia on mass media is calling for contribution proposals. The 5-volume book is entitled “The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society” and it is … Continued

Since the failed coup in 2016, the Turkish state has increased surveillance of activists and journalists. How do activist citizen journalists manage their work in such an increasingly hostile environment? … Continued

The way journalists cite think tanks can help construct them as authoritative sources, Andrew Chadwick, of Loughborough University, writes with Declan McDowell-Naylor, Amy P. Smith and Ellen Watts, all three … Continued

On the week 12/2018 the following publications have come to our attention: Entertainment Journalism – Making it your Career By Ben Falk Published by Routledge 156 pages Gender, Race, and … Continued

The Media Education 2018 conference is calling for contribution proposals. The event will be hosted by the National Library and Archives of Québec, in Canada, on the 9th and 10th … Continued

The deadline for submitting paper abstracts for the Taboo and the Media conference has been extended from March 15th to April 15th. The event will be held at Bertinoro, Italy, … Continued