The official X account for the Popular Media & Culture Division of the International Communication Association @icahdq Tweets by SEC rep Miriam Rahali

Joined October 2015
“I hate to write, but I love having written.” #ThatJustSubmittedFeeling #ICA77
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Deadline approaching – if you have any questions about the process, PMC is here to help. Hope to see you in Glasgow. 🤞
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Gentle reminder that your ICA membership is expiring at the end of the month. Renew today to strengthen your presence within our global network of scholars.
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AND, our division is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Glasgow, so make sure you check-the-box to not only be added to our mailing list, but also unlock special access to exclusive upcoming events. #412MembersStrong
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Submissions for #ica77 are now open! Visit our website (icapopular.com/conferences) to learn more about accepted formats, from full papers to extended abstracts, as well as panels and roundtables. And PhD Students, don’t forget to look into research escalator options!
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Need a good summer (or winter) read?! Here are 6 books written by our PMC experts. Congratulations to Rob Drew: "Unspooled" won the division's Outstanding Book Award! dukeupress.edu/unspooled
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SECRs - As you prepare for #ICA26, PMC has curated a list of events focused on your professional growth and development. Make the most of your time in Cape Town (and virtually!) by adding these sessions to your schedule. Looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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The Countdown to #ICA26 is on! If you’re looking for tips to present with confidence, network with intention and communicate with impact, then tune in to the webinar on Thursday, April 30th, as the LSI team shares their conference playbook. Register here forms.office.com/r/pWbbtMsCt…
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ICA Popular Media & Culture retweeted
And the (Early Career Scholar) Award goes to… Learn more about our seven outstanding nominees (icapopular.com/awards) and cast your vote for the most deserving candidate (bit.ly/EarlyCareerScholarVot…)! The winner will be announced at #ICA26.
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And the (Early Career Scholar) Award goes to… Learn more about our seven outstanding nominees (icapopular.com/awards) and cast your vote for the most deserving candidate (bit.ly/EarlyCareerScholarVot…)! The winner will be announced at #ICA26.
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Eligibility: All active members of ICA's PMC have access to vote; you must be signed into your profile to be recognized as a member of PMC. Deadline: The ballot will close promptly at 12:00 noon ICA headquarters time (EDT) on 30 March.
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Thoughts on how to improve PMC? Don’t wait for the business meeting – have your say in this brief survey. Your responses will not only inform our strategic priorities, but also ensure that the vision for our division’s future is member-driven. bit.ly/PMCsurvey26
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In an effort to not only recognize exceptional new talent, but also remove financial barriers to entry, PMC has committed to covering the Early Registration cost of #ICA26 for all Tier B & C student presenters. Contact Dr. Rahali ([email protected]) by March 10, 2026.
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**Call for PMC Early Career Scholar Award Nominations** To apply, candidates must be within seven years of receiving their PhD (self-nominations are accepted). Contact SEC representative Miriam Rahali ([email protected]) for more details.
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Flashback Friday! At ICA’25 I volunteered as a research escalator mentor and partnered up with Jiahui Xing (University of Sydney) to discuss a new formula for how digital influencers and fashion work to reshape China’s global image. We are currently seeking mentors for ICA’26!
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If you’re open to new ideas and interested in providing tailored guidance to students, we want to hear from you! (Especially if you have expertise in: Fan identities; Social Media; Gaming and Consumption; Algorithms; Crypto-finance; and Youth and Technology]
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Did you publish a book in 2024 or 2025?! PMC is once again honoring an author whose significant academic scholarship advances discussions in our field. Get your nomination package in by February 9th! (DM me for more details).
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ICA Popular Media & Culture retweeted
The reviewer deadline has been extended by an extra week! If you’re finding it challenging to complete your assignments by Friday, December 12, let your Planner know, and they’ll reassign them. We really appreciate all the work making #ICA26 a success! ica2026.abstractcentral.com/
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As a THANK YOU to the reviewers for their role in making #ICA26 possible, we’re introducing a ROCK STAR REVIEWER award that acknowledges a colleague who provides exceptionally constructive and thoughtful feedback [ps Friendly reminder to finalize reviews by December 5, 2025!]
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