[Commlist] CfP - IAMCR Presidential PhD Research Webinar: News Agencies in Transition

*Call for Presenters*

*IAMCR Presidential PhD Research Webinar*

*“News Agencies in Transition: An Exploration of Their Status Quo, 
Challenges, and Future Prospects”*

https://iamcr.org/webinars/presidential-phd-webinar-2024 
<https://iamcr.org/webinars/presidential-phd-webinar-2024>

IAMCR invites presenters for the upcoming IAMCR Presidential PhD 
Research Webinar convened by Jasmin Surm from the University of Leeds, 
United Kingdom. The deadline for applications has been extended to *01 
May 2024*.

The webinar will take place on *21 May 2024 at 08:00 UTC*.

This webinar serves as an opportunity for PhD researchers to showcase 
their work, fostering a rich scholarly dialogue on news 
agencies. Additionally, it seeks to facilitate networking opportunities 
and encourage a meaningful exchange of ideas among different generations 
of news agency scholars.

*Potential topics include (but are not limited to):*

Any exploration of the status quo, challenges, and future horizons of 
news agencies in the respective area of focus, which can include topics 
such as:

    *Economic Pressures*: Examining the economic challenges news
    agencies face, including their evolving business models and
    strategies for ensuring financial sustainability.

    *Ownership Structures, Business Models and Editorial Independence*:
    Discussion on the influence of ownership structures on news agency
    operations, editorial decision-making processes, and editorial
    independence.

    *Technological Adaptation*: Exploration of how news agencies
    leverage technology, including artificial intelligence and
    automation, to enhance news gathering, production, and distribution
    processes.

    *Disinformation, Fake News and Ethical Considerations*:
    Investigation into the role of news agencies in combating
    disinformation and fake news. This can include fact-checking
    initiatives, content verification processes, and collaboration with
    other stakeholders.

    *Globalisation vs. Localisation*: Analysis of the interplay between
    global and local news coverage and production, and how news agencies
    navigate this balance in their reporting practices. This exploration
    can include an examination of the challenges, opportunities, and
    strategies for news agencies in serving diverse clients with diverse
    audiences in different geographical, linguistic and cultural contexts.

    *News Agency Personnel*: Analysis of the roles and challenges of
    diverse professionals working within and for news agencies.

    *Future Pathways*: Exploration of potential future directions for
    news agencies, including business models, emerging technologies, and
    strategies.

To submit your paper for presentation in the webinar, please download 
and complete the application form 
<https://iamcr.org/system/files/PresenterApplicationForm_NewsAgenciesinTransition.docx> (*). 
Send the completed form to Jasmin Surm ((j.surm /at/ leeds.ac.uk) 
<mailto:(j.surm /at/ leeds.ac.uk)>), the convenor of the webinar, and Mazlum 
Kemal Dağdelen ((mazlum /at/ iamcr.org) <mailto:(mazlum /at/ iamcr.org)>), the 
assistant to Nico Carpentier, IAMCR President, with the subject line 
“IAMCR Presidential PhD Research Webinar: /Title of your Paper 
Proposal/” by *01 May 2024, 23.59 UTC*. If there are multiple 
presenters, each should fill out an individual application form and send 
all forms in one email.

Please note that only IAMCR member PhD students are eligible to present 
in the IAMCR Presidential PhD Research Webinar.

*Timeline *

Deadline for Applications: 01 May 2024, 23h59 UTC

Decision Announcement: 06 May 2024

Submission of the final presentations (and a brief note on the 
research): 16 May 2024

Date of the Webinar: 21 May 2024

(*) Link: 
https://iamcr.org/system/files/PresenterApplicationForm_NewsAgenciesinTransition.docx 



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