Great #PolComm biz meeting, with Prez @billard.bsky.social seen here presenting the social media report on behalf of @igoncalves.com. Yay @polcomm.bsky.social ! #APSA2026

This is part of a broader special issue of @polcomm.bsky.social on the data constraints for research in the field. Thank you @igoncalves.com for the invitation to contribute to this: politicalcommunication.org/issue/summer...

📢 Opportunity Alert! Political Communication is hiring a Data Editor to work with the editors-in-chief on ensuring reproducibility and advancing Open Science standards at the journal. 🗓️ Start date: January 1, 2027 Full details at: tinyurl.com/call-dataedi...

New editors of Political Communication: Johanna Dunaway and Travis Ridout Johanna Dunaway and Travis Ridout will assume their role as editors in chief of Political Communication on 1 July 2026. Access the link to read the full announcement: tinyurl.com/polcommeditors

Do you feel lost or overwhelmed by the number of panels? We’ve got you covered! The traditional ICA PolComm overview is now available in an interactive format. You can browse the entire program and search by keywords. polcomm.github.io/ica-schedule/

💥Call for Mentors and Mentees Building on last year’s success, the ICA Political Communication Division Mentorship Program will continue in 2026.

Applications are now open for the ICA PolComm Summer School! This is an excellent opportunity for PhD students and early career scholars to receive top-notch mentorship and connect with international scholars. The application deadline is 30 March 2026.

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · 8mo ago

⭐ Call for Applications - ICA PolComm Summer School 2026 📍 University of Leeds 🗓 13–17 July 📅 Deadline: 17:00 GMT, Monday, 30 March 2026 📢 Cohort selected by: 15 April 2026 Full details: polcomm.github.io/summer-school/

The APSA Political Communication section is accepting nominations for its annual awards. Please send nominations directly to the chair of each committee. 🔎 More details on awards, committee, and eligibility criteria: politicalcommunication.org/awards/

Travel Grants available for those with accepted paper in the ICA Polcomm Division!

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · 9mo ago

📣 Travel Grants – ICA Political Communication Division We invite applications for travel grants from ICA attendees without sufficient funding. These grants are especially directed at students and junior scholars from Tier B/C. Apply here: forms.gle/iL6asnCvBF7x...

My entry in the Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Communication about Dehumanizing Language is available in open access. Check out!

Alessandro Nai@alessandronai.bsky.social · 10mo ago

🖋️ Dehumanizing language Isabella Gonçalves (@igoncalves.com) “Critically examining dehumanizing language in public discourse can reveal essential clues as to how an ingroup is differentiated from outgroups, further perpetuating intergroup hierarchization and outgroup exclusion"

Hey #Polcomm community. Did you have the chance to look at our new Teaching Dashboard? Consider submitting your own materials! There is space for everyone. Our database covers Active Learning Activities, Assignments, Exams or Quizzes, Lectures, Methods Training, Reading List and Seminar.

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · last yr.

🎉 The PolComm Database Dashboard is live! The database content is now available in an interactive dashboard: a milestone since launching submissions at #ICA25 in Denver. Explore this resource here 👉 politicalcommunication.org/resources/

Did you miss the Webinar? Don't worry. We've summarized the key information for you!

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · last yr.

🌍 Highlights from the ICA PolComm Division Webinar for Newcomers! We just hosted our Welcome Webinar for new members of the ICA Political Communication Division and here are some key takeaways 👇

Divisive Issues, Polarization, and Users’ Reactions on Facebook: Comparing Campaigning in Latin America doi.org/10.17645/pag... Vicente Fenoll · @igoncalves.com · @martonbene.bsky.social @cogitatiopag.bsky.social

Divisive Issues, Polarization, and Users’ Reactions on Facebook: Comparing Campaigning in Latin America | Article | Politics and Governance

Vicente Fenoll, Isabella Gonçalves, Márton Bene

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A very good opportunity! Consider applying and reshare among your network! The flagship journal in our field is looking for a new editor(s)!

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · last yr.

Call for Editor(s)! 📢 @polcommjournal.bsky.social is seeking its next editor(s)! Appointment Term: 2027–2029 🗓️ Apply by Dec 31, 2025 Full Application details here: politicalcommunication.org/call-for-nom...

🌍 Durante el mes de septiembre nos visita @igoncalves.com, de @unimainz.bsky.social, quien dirige el equipo de Brasil en el grupo de investigación DigiWorld (digidemo.ifkw.lmu.de/digiworld/#T...), con el que hemos colaborado desde #MediaFlows en varias investigaciones sobre comunicación política. 🧵👇

✨ APSA 2025 has just wrapped up, and we’re already missing the exchanges of the conference! To keep the momentum alive, we’re thrilled to celebrate the awardees of the APSA Polcomm Section 2025 with pictures from the last business meeting 🎉 A thread! 🧵 #Polcomm #APSA25 #APSA2025

🌀 Already excited for #APSA25? Let’s kick off the countdown by celebrating this year’s APSA #PolComm Section Awardees! 🏆👇 A thread 🧵 👏 Congratulations to all the winners!

Hooray! The 31st Issue of the #PolComm Report is out! What a fantastic lineup @igoncalves.com was able to assemble for the topic of "Teaching PolComm" 🤩 Khadijah Costley White, @kcoe.bsky.social & Diana Zulli, Regina Cazzamatta, Matthew Powers, & @sangjung-kim.bsky.social (& her students).

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · last yr.

We are happy to share the newest issue of the Political Communication Report! 🎉 This issue brings together six contributions on teaching political communication and also features interviews with recent award winners. 🧵 Read the full issue here: politicalcommunication.org/issue/summer...

🗳️ This fall, ICA's PolComm Division is electing 3 new leaders! Open roles: • Vice Chair (2027 Glasgow & 2028 Bangkok program lead → becomes Chair in 2029) • Student & Early-Career Rep (for PhD students & recent grads) • International Liaison (supports global engagement)

📚 Publication Friday This week we highlight: "Reducing Misinformation Credibility: How Explanations Impact the Effectiveness of Social Media Warning Labels and Fact-Checking Source Recall" by Paul Mena Published in Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly 🔗 doi.org/10.1177/1077...

Reducing Misinformation Credibility: How Explanations Impact the Effectiveness of Social Media Warning Labels and Fact-Checking Source Recall - Paul Mena, 2025

Social media platforms have been using warning labels to alert users of misinformation. Although research has shown that flagging can be effective in reducing t...

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🚨 Big news from our last business meeting in #ICA25! We’re launching the Political Communication Teaching Database, a shared space where educators can upload and download course materials on #polcomm. 👉 Submit your materials here: tally.so/r/mDMGb5 #TeachingResources #ICA #APSA

Check out the thread with all the @polcomm.bsky.social division awardees! Congratulations to you all! Well deserved!

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · last yr.

🌀 Throwback Thursday – Still feeling the energy of #ICA25? To keep the momentum alive, we’re celebrating the outstanding work showcased at this year's conference. ICA #Polcomm Division Awardees 🏆 👇 A thread 🧵

If your international flight is canceled because of closed airspace, both Hyatt hotels will honor the #ICA25 rate. Visit the front desk to extend your stay. If you are local and can provide a room at home to a colleague, please post on the Link.

It was a great honor to present the plans for the social media channels, PCR, and the Polcomm Teaching Database at yesterday's business meeting. I'm grateful for the opportunity to serve @polcomm.bsky.social! #ICA25 #Polcomm

Good morning, Polcomm Scholars! ☀️ It’s Day 2 of #ICA25 and we have another packed program of exciting #Polcomm sessions. 📚 Here’s what’s coming up today in the first part of the day 👇

#ICA25 is officially starting, and I will be sharing with you every single session of the program! Follow @polcomm.bsky.social to keep posted of everything that is happening in our division! #Polcomm

APSA & ICA Political Communication Divisions@polcomm.bsky.social · last yr.

Dear Polcomm Scholars, Today’s morning at #ICA25 is packed with exciting #Polcomm sessions! ☕📚 Here’s what’s happening this morning 👇

These are the participants of the #PoliticalCommunicationPreconference25. It was an amazing day, full of interesting insights and great research. Although it's hard to say goodbye to a great day, #ICA25 is now officially starting! Let's enjoy the conference together! ❤️

The #ICA2025 is already starting for the Polcomm Division! The Political Communication PhD Preconference started this morning with a talk by Kate Kenski about the ICA. #PolcommPreconference25

Only one week left until the ICA! 🤩 We are pleased to present an overview of the Polcomm programme. Make a note of the sessions you cannot miss!