IAMCR Webinar Series
This webinar will celebrate and discuss Vincent Mosco’s work and legacy. Catherine McKercher, Nicole Cohen, Leslie Regan Shade, and Ursula Huws, who have recently led an exploration into his foundational role in the development of political economy of communication theories and practices will lead a discussion that will focus on the context of applying Mosco’s conceptual frameworks and critical insights to the new political, social and economic conjuncture scholars find ourselves in. They will also suggest how Mosco’s legacy can help to shape an intellectual future.
When: Thursday, 3 December 2026, at 14:00 UTC / 09:00 New York / 14:00 London / 15:00 Paris / 17:00 Nairobi / 19:30 Kolkata / 22:00 Beijing. The event will last 90 minutes.
Pre-registration is required by 1 December. Pre-register here.
Sponsored by: IAMCR Political Economy Research Section
Moderators
Opening remarks
Nicole Cohen
Associate Professor at University of Toronto- Mississauga
Her research interests include a political economy of communication, work and labour in media and cultural industries, media and cultural worker organizing, media unions, journalism, and alternative media.
Leslie Regan Shade
Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto
Her research focus is concerned with the social and policy aspects of information and communication technologies (ICTs), with a focus on gender, youth and political economy.
Karen Arriaza Ibarra
Professor in Audiovisual Communication at the Faculty of Communication of Universidad Complutense in Madrid
IAMCR's Vice President
Speakers
Ursula Huws
Independent scholar
Founder and editor of Work Organisation, Labour and Globalisation.
Catherine McKercher
Professor Emeritus at Carleton University.
Her research concentrates on labour in the communication industries, including in journalism.
Jernej Prodnik
Associate Professor at the University of Ljubljana.
His research areas are a political economy of communication, critical theory, e-democracy and new information and communication technologies.
Thomas Corrigan
Professor at California State University – San Bernardino.
His research and teaching examines the relationship between wealth, power, and the media
Mark Andrejevic
Professor at Monash University.
His research covers the social, political, and cultural impact of digital media, with a focus on surveillance and popular culture.
Tanner Mirrlees
Professor at Ontario Tech University.
He researches into a political economist of digital technologies and the creative and entertainment industries.
Registration
Pre-registration is required by 1 December. Pre-register here.
Location: The meeting will take place on Zoom. Pre-registered participants will receive their personal invitations 24 hours before the webinar begins.
Who can participate: The webinar is open to all IAMCR members but space is restricted. A limited number of guest invitations for non-members may be available. Fill out this form to request being added to the guest list.
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About the series
The IAMCR Webinar Series aims to open-up channels for engagement and participation in addition to the annual conference, while echoing the great work that is done by Sections, Working Groups and IAMCR members. The series includes presentations, debates, book and project launches. The format is flexible, the connection is what matters. Join us!