[Commlist] Call for Papers: Diasporic Media: Business Models, Audiences, and Innovation A Special Issue in the Journal of Media Business Studies

*Call for Papers: Diasporic Media: Business Models, Audiences, and 
Innovation*

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*A Special Issue in the Journal of Media Business Studies (JOMBS)*


Guest Editor: Eylem Yanardagoglu, Macromedia University

Submission Deadline: October 24, 2025


Inspired by the European Media Management Association’s (EMMA)  “emmahub 
workshop” held in Berlin (November 13-15, 2024), this special issue in 
the /Journal of Media Business Studies/ addresses the intersection of 
media management and migration.

Diasporic communities, defined as groups of individuals who maintain 
cultural, social, or emotional ties to their country of origin while 
living abroad, present unique opportunities and challenges for the media 
industry. Despite their growing presence in Europe’s diversifying 
societies, the media needs of these communities are often inadequately 
addressed: they typically remain underrepresented or misrepresented in 
mainstream media coverage, and their specific interests are often not 
catered to.

However, diasporic audiences also contribute significantly to media 
innovation through their entrepreneurial efforts to develop media 
offerings targeting their needs and fostering integration into their 
host societies. They also contribute to diverse consumption patterns.

This special issue aims to improve academic understanding and inform 
industry practice by focusing on the economic conditions and managerial 
as well as business consequences of effectively serving and representing 
diasporic communities. It will explore the creative and economic 
potential tapped by new media entrepreneurs, content creators, and 
established media companies from both the countries of origin and the 
host countries.


*Scope and Possible Topics:*

This special issue invites submissions that examine topics such as:

  * Diasporic Audiences and Consumption Patterns:
      o How do diasporic communities/audiences engage with mainstream
        and alternative media?
      o What are the emerging trends in content preferences and
        distribution platforms among diasporic audiences?
      o How and why do diasporic media consumption patterns differ from
        those of the general population in the host country?
  * Media Entrepreneurship and Innovation by and/or for Diasporic
    Communities, explaining:
      o Case studies of successful media startups founded and led by
        members of the diaspora.
      o Business models that effectively cater to the unique needs and
        preferences of diasporic audiences.
      o The role of technology and digital platforms in facilitating
        media entrepreneurship within diasporic communities.
  * Representation and Inclusivity in Legacy Media:
      o Analysis of the barriers to equitable representation of
        diasporic voices and perspectives in traditional media
        institutions (e.g., news outlets, television networks).
      o Strategies for fostering inclusivity through diverse hiring
        practices, content development, and partnerships with diasporic
        communities.

*Submission Guidelines:*

  * Submission deadline: 24 October 2025. Submissions will be handled on
    a rolling basis.
  * Authors of selected submitted papers will be invited to a paper
    development workshop hosted at the Media, Management and
    Transformation Centre, Jönköping International Business School,
    Sweden, 20-21 November 2025.
  * Submissions follow the author guidelines for the Journal of Media
    Business Studies (Submit to Journal of Media Business Studies
 <https://www.tandfonline.com/action/authorSubmission?show=instructions&journalCode=romb20>).

  * Submission Process: Submit manuscripts electronically through the
    journal's online submission system. The system can be accessed from
    the journal’s webpage (Journal of Media Business Studies | Taylor &
    Francis Online <https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/romb20>).
  * Peer Review: All submissions will undergo an initial check by the
    editor-in-chief and the special issue editor. Submissions of high
    quality and a good fit with the special issue topic will undergo a
    double-blind peer-review process.

*Expected Contributions:*

This special issue aims to:

  * Advance scholarly understanding of the economic and cultural
    contributions of diasporic communities to the media industry.
  * Provide actionable insights for media managers, policymakers, and
    industry professionals to foster inclusivity and innovation.
  * Highlight best practices for balancing commercial and ethical
    imperatives in media production and management within the context of
    diasporic communities.

*Contact:*

For any inquiries regarding the special issue, please contact the 
special issue editor Eylem Yanardagoglu ((e.yanardagoglu /at/ macromedia.de) 
<mailto:(e.yanardagoglu /at/ macromedia.de)>) or the editor-in-chief Leona 
Achtenhagen ((acle /at/ ju.se) <mailto:(acle /at/ ju.se)>).


NB: No payment from the authors will be required.




	


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