[Commlist] CPF - Trends in Media and Communication Conference (TiMC) 2025

*CPF- Trends in Media and Communication Conference (TiMC) 2025*

Theme: /Disruptions in African Media and Communication Spaces /
Mode: Virtual
Conference Dates: November 5 – 7, 2025

*Full conference details: https://www.ug.edu.gh/commstudies/timc 
<https://www.ug.edu.gh/commstudies/timc>*


The Department of Communication Studies at the University of Ghana 
invites scholars, researchers, media practitioners, and industry experts 
to submit abstracts for the Trends in Media and Communication Conference 
(TiMC) 2025. This online conference seeks to critically examine the 
disruptive forces reshaping the African communication and media 
landscape, driven by technological advancements, economic shifts, 
regulatory challenges, and changing audience behaviors. The contemporary 
communication landscape in Africa is undergoing significant shifts 
amidst the rise of algorithm-driven communication, AI-generated content, 
and the dwindling fortunes of traditional media. These are complemented 
by the pervasive spread of digital falsehoods, the increasing sway of 
social media influencers on news dissemination, and the ongoing struggle 
between established media and grassroots reporting among other things. 
Importantly, significant shifts in storytelling approaches and 
resources, brand-initiated conversations and the burning issue of 
credibility dynamics, as do increased efforts towards media literacy 
education (Benmelit, 2024; Adjin-Tettey et al., 2024). These factors 
collectively challenge long-established assumptions about media and 
communication industries and their future (Ciortea-Neamțiu & Szabo, 
2016). Examining disruptions in Africa’s media and communication 
industries and how these are shaping the future is therefore crucial in 
light of global shifts in communication and media ecologies. This 
conference invites empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and industry 
insights to foster cross-field [academia and practice] discourses on the 
prospects and obstacles confronting African media in an era of disruption.

Thematic Areas
We invite contributions that address disruptions in African media and 
communication spaces and industries, including in particular:

/The Rise of AI and Automation in African Communication Industries/ – 
submissions that examine AI-driven content creation, algorithmic biases, 
and the implications for content credibility, communication industry 
jobs, and public trust.
/Disruptions in Media Business Models/ - submissions that explore the 
decline of legacy media business models, the rise of digital 
subscriptions, crowdfunding, and new monetization strategies.
/The Power and Perils of Influencer Culture / –submissions that analyse 
the impact of digital influencers on news consumption, brand 
communication, political discourse, and misinformation in Africa.
/Regulation in the Age of Digital Disruptions –/ submissions that 
evaluate the tension between free expression and press freedom and 
emerging digital policies, including social media taxes, content 
moderation laws, and online censorship.
/Media and Information Literacy (MIL) as a Tool for Resilience 
–/ Submissions that investigate how MIL can counteract disinformation, 
hate speech, and digital manipulation in Africa’s evolving media landscape.
/The Data Privacy and Surveillance Dilemma –/ submissions that assess 
the implications of data breaches, online surveillance, and digital 
rights within African media ecosystems.
/Sustainability and Climate Reporting in the Digital /Age – submissions 
addressing how media innovations reshape environmental journalism and 
public awareness in Africa.
/Content Creation in a Fragmented Digital Space/ – submissions that 
explore the shift from traditional media gatekeeping to decentralised, 
user-generated content and its effects on media credibility and 
political engagement.
/Gendered Disruptions in communication spaces and 
industries/ submissions that examine how digital disruptions reshape 
gender portrayals in media, and work cultures in communication industries.
/Crisis Communication in an Age of Disinformation/ – Submissions that 
examine strategies for responding to misinformation and media 
manipulation during health crises, conflicts, and disasters in Africa.


Dates to Note

Abstract Submission Deadline: May 30th 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 30th  June 2025
Full Paper Submission Deadline: 21st  October 2025
Registration Opens- Closes: 15th September 2025 -  October 21st 2025
Conference Dates: November 5 – 7, 2025

*Submission Guidelines*
Authors should submit an abstract of no less than 250 words and no more 
than 350 words via this 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0d7mpaCN8w0CREI2gMACxgEM7kvsR1dPFCOtJLDRQ4-Ia2g/viewform 
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0d7mpaCN8w0CREI2gMACxgEM7kvsR1dPFCOtJLDRQ4-Ia2g/viewform>
Abstracts must clearly state the problematic, research assumptions and 
main arguments, objectives and research questions, theory, methods and, 
where applicable findings. Proposed research must be original and show 
promise for making enriching current knowledge and scholarly debates.
Conference fees:
Ghanaian participants: GHS 300
International participants: USD 30

For inquiries, contact  Dr Aurelia Ayisi at (aayisi /at/ ug.edu.gh) 
<mailto:(aayisi /at/ ug.edu.gh)>

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