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Trends in Communication 2023—A New Methodological Approach

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This paper describes a new scientific approach how communication trends can be surveyed and identified. In a four-phase research design, an elaborate empirical method mix is used to create a scientifically sound statement about communication trends. The following eight trends were identified and described in this paper: Customized Content, Employer Branding, The Hybrid, Fast Communication, CSR Communication, Disinformation, Metaverse and Digital Detox.

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Schneckenleitner, P., Windhager, S.L. (2023). Trends in Communication 2023—A New Methodological Approach. In: Schneckenleitner, P., Reitberger, W., Brunner-Sperdin, A. (eds) Conference Proceedings Trends in Business Communication 2022. Springer Gabler, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-40619-6_13

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