Political Communication Division Schedule Highlights
From gender and AI to misinformation and media ethics, the Political Communication Division is proud to present a robust slate of panels, paper sessions, and networking events at this year’s AEJMC conference. Whether you’re presenting, attending, or just curious, we hope to see you at the following sessions:
Top Paper Session
Friday, 4:45–6 p.m. | Salon 11 [LB2L]
Celebrate award-winning research on misinformation, microtargeting, digital commentary, and democratic processes.
Moderated by Bingbing Zhang, Iowa | Discussant: Josephine Lukito, UT-Austin
AI & Political Communication
Friday, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Salon 10 [LB2L]
Cutting-edge research on the intersections of AI, political advertising, TikTok, and democratic discourse.
Moderated by Lance Holbert, Penn | Discussant: Heesook Choi, Mississippi State
Saturday, 1:15–2:30 p.m. | Pacific G/H [4FL]
Panel: Artificial Intelligence and Political Communication During Elections
Co-sponsored with Comm Tech | Moderated by David Atkin, Connecticut
Election-Focused Research
Saturday, 3–4:15 p.m. | Foothill B [2FL]
“Communication and Journalism in Global Elections”
Moderated by Katy Biddle, Southern Mississippi | Discussant: Mark Harmon, Tennessee
Sunday, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Nob Hill C [LB2L]
“Political Media Consumption and Effects”
Moderated by Bingbing Zhang, Iowa | Discussant: Leping You, Miami
Gender & Representation
Thursday, 10:15–11:30 a.m. | Salon 11 [LB2L]
Paper session on gender in political journalism, campaign rhetoric, and visual framing.
Moderated by Qiuyue Cho-Li, Florida | Discussant: Tom Johnson, Texas-Austin
Poster Sessions (Great for Networking!)
Salon 9 [LB2L]
Thursday, 1:45–3 p.m. & 3:30-4:45 p.m. | Scholar-to-Scholar Poster Session
Friday, 3–4:15 p.m. | Scholar-to-Scholar Poster Session
Saturday, 8–9:15 a.m. | Scholar-to-Scholar Mega Session
(Over 50 papers presented!)
PF&R Panel
Thursday, 3:30–4:45 p.m. | Salon 12 [LB2L]
Believe It: Appeals to Faith in Media in the Lead-Up to Election Day 2024
In partnership with the Religion & Media Interest Group
In Memoriam: Max McCombs
Friday, 1:15–2:30 p.m. | Pacific B [4FL]
Panel honoring the legacy of Max McCombs, agenda-setting scholar and mentor.
Co-sponsored with Newspaper & Online News
Business Meeting
Friday, 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Salon 11 [LB2L]
Join us for division updates, leadership transitions, and community building.