Communication & Media at the University of Liverpool

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Suggested topics We welcome any papers that examine disruption and change in media industries - possible topics could include – but are not limited to: The rise of artificial intelligence and the return to analog, materiality and physical media The evolution of media technologies (platforms, digital media, progressions and regressions in CGI) The disruption of distribution (streaming, IMAX, the decline of traditional cinema) The influence and impact of social advocacy movements The changing dynamics of creative work (strikes, labour laws, industry shifts, the gig economy) The role of social media in reviving content and redefining audience engagement The shifting power dynamics between fans and their chosen media (fanon vs. canon, user generated content) The evolution of performance (music, screen and stardom, social media) in a digitally-driven media industry The impact of 'Post' sensibilities on media discourse and industry (post-feminism, post-race, post-colonial, etc.) Histories of media disruption, resistance and change Increased inclusivity in screen representations and employment practices The absence and the call for policy innovation in response to transformation in screen media The emergence of the ‘influencer’ and their content culture.
Summary of the presentation This presentation proposes a collaborative model between state and non-state actors in our study of China rather than the typical "state versus society" dichotomy common in Western analyses through the study of China’s evolving public diplomacy practices. While traditional studies often emphasize China’s state-led initiatives, such as Confucius Institutes and the multi-lingual China Global Television Network (CGTN), this collaborative approach challenges the notion that authoritarian systems inherently exclude non-state actors from soft power practices. The presentation shows the importance of looking beyond state-sponsored soft power efforts to recognize the dynamic interactions that shape China’s global influence. By engaging in the "de-Westernizing" of public diplomacy scholarship, this presentation offers a nuanced perspective that respects China’s distinct political and cultural system. While providing insights into diverse models of public diplomacy and offering lessons that can inform soft power practices globally, it offers scholars and policy makers a deeper understanding of China’s resilience and adaptation on the world stage.