Explore the themes listed within the Communication & Media Studies Research Network. Click the link to learn more about them today. bit.ly/2Uc9TvA

Congratulations to Michael Hofmann on becoming an Advisory Board Member within the Communication & Media Studies Research Network! He is a Professor of Communication and Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University bit.ly/2W3jRTJ

We take the implications of COVID-19 very seriously. We are in daily contact with authorities and partners in our ongoing efforts to assess the situation and provide a safe environment. See updated information regarding our 2020 conferences here: bit.ly/2IWOJ0m

"In today’s China, the well-educated middle class with steady jobs and above-average income constitutes the mainstream users of social media and elite-dominated specialized internet platforms." More from this #FeaturedArticleWednesday below! bit.ly/2SYqUsu

From the Field: "Nearly half of the Twitter accounts spreading messages on the social media platform about the coronavirus pandemic are likely bots..." bit.ly/2UdkJDy

The Regular Proposal Deadline, 1 July, is approaching! We encourage you to submit a proposal soon, you can do so at the link below. #ICCMS20 bit.ly/2GxZ8yc

In light of the recent pandemic and current world climate, the new special focus of the 2020 virtual conference will be “A Pandemic of Misinformation: Truth in Bubbles?” You can read more about the new special theme below. #ICCMS20 bit.ly/2YtM6f1

As the 2020 conference draws closer, we encourage any delegate with an accepted proposal and who plans to present to complete the registration process as soon as possible. #ICCMS20 Register today: bit.ly/2VsTDru

From the Field: "The first few seconds of the video are usually enough to stun the classroom into silence. Some students will shift uncomfortably in their seats. Some may be.." More: bit.ly/2Zf46dH

We are happy to introduce Audience Passes for our upcoming online conference. bit.ly/3jJA8GN #AcademicLife #ThisAcademicLife #OnlineConference #ConferenceAlert #mediastudies #communicationstudies

We have been working hard to build a dynamic online conference format. Don't miss out! bit.ly/2VsTDru #AcademicLife #ThisAcademicLife #OnlineConference #ConferencAlert

We have extended our final proposal deadline. Submit to make sure your voice is heard. bit.ly/2MYjCo0 #AcademicLife #ThisAcademicLife #OnlineConference #ConferenceAlert

Who said online conferences can't be fun? Check out our special events! Register to participate. bit.ly/2VsTDru #AcademicLife #ThisAcademicLife #OnlineConference #ConferenceAlert

We have been working hard to build a dynamic online conference format. Don't miss out! bit.ly/2VsTDru #AcademicLife #ThisAcademicLife #OnlineConference #ConferenceAlert

Congratulations to Agata Lulkowska — Winner of the International Award for Excellence for The Journal of Communication and Media Studies, Volume 4. More: bit.ly/2SIIuR2

On Oct. 2, 10:00AM (Chicago CST) the Communication and Media Studies Advisory Board will meet to discuss the themes, scopes & concerns, and the future direction of the Research Network. Register today - bit.ly/303tZwX #pandemic #mediastudies #communication

We are excited to announce the Imagining Futures Speaker Series. Click to learn more: bit.ly/3pL3iZd

Kenneth Goldsmith will present in the Imagining Futures Speaker Series on December 4, 2020. “Uncreative Writing: 10 Years Later” Click to learn more: bit.ly/2VdMmfS

Common Ground Research Networks is happy to announce “Meet the Author: A Conversation Series.” Each month, Kerry Dixon, Managing Editor of Books, will host a conversation with one of our book authors. bit.ly/3npmyK1

The votes are in! Our 2020 Publishers Prize Winner is Olly: Race, Class, and Gender in the Invention of a Rustic Modernity. Congratulations to Patricia Reinheimer! Use code "PRIZE2020" for 40% off this book through March 25, 2021. Buy today: doi.org/10.18848/978-1…