The International Conference on Communication & Media Studies is hosted each year in partnership with a leading university. The conference invites academics, media professionals, and policy thinkers to share research, case studies, and innovations addressing the dynamics of communication in a globalized, digital age.
The Journal of Communication and Media Studies publishes peer-reviewed research on how communication and media shape social life—bridging empirical and theoretical work from across the humanities and social sciences.
The Communication & Media Studies Book Imprint features monographs and edited collections that examine media systems, communication ethics, and technological transformation from interdisciplinary perspectives.
The Communication & Media Studies Community is also a digital community hosted on CGScholar, a collaborative research environment developed by Common Ground Media Lab. Through the Community App, members share profiles, connect with peers, and participate in the Knowledge Experience (KX)—an integrated system that extends the life of the Network, supporting ongoing dialogue, showcasing new research, and creating pathways for meaningful scholarly engagement across the communication and media fields.
The Network is chaired by Dr. Eric Freedman, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, Truman State University, USA, with Jesús Miguel Flores Vivar, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain, serving as the Spanish Network Chair. Together they foster international and bilingual engagement across the Network’s programs.
Partnerships extend the Network’s member-based, scholar-led mission—linking universities, research institutes, and professional organizations that share our commitment to advancing the study of communication, media, and society. Through these collaborations, the Network’s annual conference, publishing programs, and online community foster interdisciplinary exchange and global engagement. Below are some recent partners.
