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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.

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/EarlyCareerSch…)! The winner will be announced at #ICA26.

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

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 (mar2007@caa.columbia.edu) by March 10, 2026.

**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 (mar2007@caa.columbia.edu) for more details.

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]

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!

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).

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

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!]

24 hours to go! Put the finishing touches on your submission for #ICA26. Submit by November 3rd @ 12:00pm ICA headquarters time (EST). Hope to see you in Capetown! icahdq.org/BlankCustom.as…

Students & ECRs, do you want to share your work at #ICA26 but aren't ready to submit a full paper? PMC offers 2 inclusive & supportive pathways to promote your research: Extended abstract & Research escalator. Be sure to submit before 12pm (EST) on 11-3 for consideration.

Don’t miss out! Renew your ICA membership today to keep your benefits and stay part of our global community. 👉 buff.ly/PYqfkCb

Welcome Our New Early Career Rep! Thrilled to introduce Miriam Rahali as our Early Career Rep for the next 2 years! 🌟 She’ll lead social media & website updates, bringing fresh energy to our digital presence. While she’s not on X (yet!), stay tuned for her impactful work! 👏

👏🏻Leadership Update at PMC Division! A huge thank you to @marilyn_ou for your dedication & contributions as Secretary—your impact has been invaluable! 🌟 Excited to welcome @lazar_dragic from @CUHKofficial as our new Secretary for the next 2 years! !🎉🎉🎉 @icahdq @Cjimenezm

ICYMI: 🏆 Congratulations to the winners of Saturday's #ICA25 posters! 🏆 Yoo Joo Lee (Washington State U) won the Top Poster award, and Brittany Wheeler (U of California, Santa Barbara) received the Top Student Poster award!

We are proud to distribute these books by Fernwood Publishing, Floating Opera Press, ibidem Press, and @transcriptweb , which encourage readers to question, "who controls the narrative" and to think deeply about speech and freedom. buff.ly/bWngc8C @icahdq

ICYMI: 🏆 Congratulations to yesterday's #ICA25 poster winners 🏆: Kecheng Fang (Chinese U of Hong Kong), Lukas Otto (GESIS Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences), and Femke Konings (KU Leuven)! There was a tie for the Top Poster and one Top Student Poster.

#ICA2025 Thanks to everyone who joined us for today, June 14, exciting panel sessions: HIGH-DENSITY: Navigating Cultural Boundaries: Interpersonal Relationships, Identity Negotiation, and Social Support in a Globalized World - 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM; Centennial F (Regency 3) +

ICA friends, You’re warmly invited to join us for the launch event of Global Perspectives in Communication, the new official journal of ICA. 📍 Mineral Ballroom A, Hyatt Regency Denver 🕕 Today, 6:00–7:00 PM We look forward to celebrating with you!