Call for Papers for Issues 8.1 “Media Management”

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 JULY 2025

PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 1 OCTOBER 2025

In the context of Southeast Asia, media management is further nuanced by unique cultural, economic, and regulatory landscapes. From navigating censorship and state control to managing multilingual audiences and addressing local content creation, media managers in this region confront challenges and opportunities. The management of media companies in Southeast Asia requires innovative strategies to adapt to these distinctive environments. This special issue seeks to examine the approaches, strategies, and practices of media management in Southeast Asia, offering a deeper understanding of the ways management shapes the media industries across the region.

Areas of interest include but are not limited to the following:

• Regulation and Policy: Media laws, censorship, and their impact on media operations.
• Digital Transformation: Transition from traditional to digital media and its implications for management.
• Audience Analysis and Engagement: Strategies for managing diverse and multilingual audiences.
• Monetization and Revenue Models: Advertising, subscriptions, and alternative revenue streams in media enterprises.
• Crisis Management: Navigating political, social, and economic upheavals within media organizations.
• Local Content Production: Managing the balance between global trends and regional storytelling traditions.
• Media Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility: Balancing profitability with ethical practices and social impact.
• Human Resource Management: Talent acquisition, retention, and diversity in media companies.
• Technology and Infrastructure: The role of AI, big data, and digital tools in modern media management.
• Cross-Border Media Operations: Regional collaborations and the globalization of Southeast Asian media.
• Cultural Adaptation in Media Management: Addressing cultural sensitivities while maintaining content authenticity.
• Sustainability in Media Enterprises: Implementing eco-friendly practices and ensuring long-term viability of media organizations.

Submission and Inquiries:

Submit abstracts and direct all inquiries to Dr. Alexander J. Klemm, SEAMSJ editor-in-chief, at eic.seamsj@gmail.com. Put “[SEAMSJ 8.1 MM]” in the email subject line.

Important dates:

Abstract submission deadline: 1 July 2025

Notification of accepted abstracts: 1 August 2025

Deadline for full paper submission: 1 October 2025

Double-blind peer review and feedback: 1 December 2025

Submission of revised paper: 1 January 2026

Target publication date: 1 February 2026

For information about the journal, please visit https://seamsa.org/seamsjournal/