Journal of Media Economics

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Media Economics publishes original research on the economics and policy of mediated communication, focusing on firms, markets, and institutions.

Reflecting the increasing diversity of analytical approaches employed in economics and recognizing that policies promoting social and political objectives may have significant economic impacts on media, the Journal encourages submissions reflecting the insights of diverse disciplinary perspectives and research methodologies, both empirical and theoretical.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.336

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	38

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15521

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	30

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Economics, Econometrics and Finance and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Competition Between the Internet and Traditional News Media: The Gratification-Opportunities Niche Dimension

  Citation: 232

  Authors: John, Yan, Zhan

• Predicting financial success of motion pictures: The '80s experience

  Citation: 206

  Authors: Barry R., Linda S.

• Predicting the Performance of Motion Pictures

  Citation: 171

  Authors: Scott

• Devising a Practical Model for Predicting Theatrical Movie Success: Focusing on the Experience Good Property

  Citation: 126

  Authors: Byeng-Hee, Eyun-Jung

• Willingness to Pay for Online News: An Empirical Study on the Viability of the Subscription Model

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Hsiang Iris

• Cultural Discount and Cross-Culture Predictability: Examining the Box Office Performance of American Movies in Hong Kong

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Francis L. F.

• Do Newspapers Matter? Short-Run and Long-Run Evidence From the Closure of<i>The Cincinnati Post</i>

  Citation: 81

  Authors: Sam, Miguel

• Impact of Moderate and Ruinous Competition on Diversity: The Dutch Television Market

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Richard, Jan

• Diversification Strategy of Global Media Conglomerates: Examining Its Patterns and Determinants

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Sylvia M., Byeng-Hee

• An Explorative Study on the Market Relation Between Online and Print Newspapers

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Hsiang Iris, Dominic L.

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