Jurnal MADIA (Jurnal Humas dan Media Kontemporer)

About the Journal

Jurnal MADIA: Humas dan Media Kontemporer is an academic journal serving as a platform for the publication of research findings, conceptual studies, and critical analyses in the field of communication studies, particularly those relating to public relations, mass media, digital media, organisational communication, marketing communication, political communication, cultural communication, and various contemporary communication phenomena emerging in society.

This journal aims to promote the development of communication studies through the dissemination of high-quality, innovative, and relevant scholarly works that address social, cultural, and technological dynamics, as well as media transformations in the digital age. MADIA accepts articles employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, case study, ethnographic, discourse analysis, media analysis, netnographic approaches, and other relevant methodological approaches within the field of communication studies.

As an academic publication platform, MADIA is committed to supporting the exchange of scholarly ideas among academics, researchers, communication practitioners, public relations professionals, the media, and other stakeholders, with a view to enriching the development of communication theory and practice at local, national, and global levels.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

1. Public Relations and Corporate Communication
2. Mass Media and Journalism
3. Digital Media and Social Media
4. Organisational Communication
5. Marketing Communication and Branding
6. Political Communication
7. Cultural and Intercultural Communication
8. Media Literacy and Digital Literacy
9. Crisis Communication
10. Tourism Communication
11. Development Communication
12. Audience Studies and Media Representation
13. Communication Technology and the Digital Society

MADIA employs an objective and transparent peer-review process to ensure the quality of scholarly publications meets both national and international academic and ethical standards for scholarly publication. Through regular publication, this journal aims to serve as a scholarly reference that contributes to the development of contemporary communication and media studies in Indonesia. judi bola https://situsslot.com/ toto

Current Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Madia

The MADIA Journal (Journal of Public Relations and Contemporary Media), Volume 7, Issue 1, 2026, features seven research articles that address various communication issues in the context of digital society, local culture, social media, and interpersonal communication. This issue reflects developments in communication studies that not only highlight the transformation of digital media but also examine communication practices in social life, communities, organizations, and the preservation of local culture.

The exploration of digital communication in this issue is presented through research on the use of Instagram as a promotional medium for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to increase consumer engagement, as well as an analysis of content creators’ communication styles in building interactions with audiences on digital platforms. Both articles demonstrate how social media has become a strategic space for marketing communication, personal branding, and the formation of relationships between communicators and their audiences.

The dynamics of interpersonal communication are also a focus of discussion through research on correctional officers’ communication in guiding the behavior of female inmates, as well as a phenomenological study of interpersonal communication in fostering solidarity within the Bengkulu cosplay community. Both studies highlight the importance of communication quality in building trust, solidarity, behavioral change, and social relationships in various institutional and community contexts.

The perspective of cultural communication is explored through a study of the Bezikir tradition as a means of cultural communication among the community of Pulau Panggung Village, Kaur Regency. This research confirms that local cultural practices serve not only as a legacy of tradition but also as a medium for transmitting values, fostering collective identity, and strengthening social cohesion within the community. Meanwhile, the issue of service communication is discussed through research on symbolic interaction in online transportation services between GrabBike drivers and passengers in Bengkulu City, which illustrates the processes of meaning-making, identity negotiation, and social relationships within a digital platform-based communication space.

Overall, MADIA Journal Volume 7, Number 1, Year 2026 contributes to the development of communication studies through a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches relevant to contemporary communication challenges. This issue is expected to serve as a reference for academics, researchers, students, and practitioners in understanding the dynamics of digital communication, cultural communication, interpersonal communication, and the transformation of communication practices in an increasingly digitized society.

Published: 30-06-2026