The Journal of Media Economics is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering all aspects of media economics published by Routledge. The current editors-in-chief are Michel Clement (Marketing & Media, Hamburg Business School, University of Hamburg) and Jan. U. Becker (Kühne Logistics University, Hamburg). The Journal of Media Economics has appointed a number of Area Editors (AEs) that are outstanding experts in their field. Specifically, the AEs represent the research fields: Media Economics, Econometrics, Analytics, Media Management, Entertainment Science, Media Strategy, Innovation Management & Digital Media, and Technology Management. The journal was established in 1988 with Robert G. Picard as founding editor. 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. Key topics discussed in the journal are media economics, media strategy, media policy, media management, econometrics, entertainment marketing, innovation management & digital media, and technology management. Idea Forum Given the dynamic context of media, papers in the Idea Forum address novel and emerging topics or methods in the field of media economics – theoretically or empirically. Very new topics (e.g., the impact of Covid-19) that emerge with rather limited data available, but that are considered as important, novel, and worth to be discussed are of interest for this forum. Awards The biannual Journal of Media Economics Award of Honor recognizes scholars whose work has played important roles in developing the field of media economics studies and its literature. Recipients of the award include: Alan Albarran - USA Benjamin M. Compaine - USA Karl Erik Gustafsson - Sweden Barry Litman - USA Stuart M. McFadyen – Canada Alfonso Nieto - Spain Sylvia Chan-Olmsted - USA Bruce M. Owen - USA Robert G. Picard – USA Alfonso Sánchez-Tabernero – Spain Nadine Toussaint-Desmoulins - France Joel Waldfogel – USA David Waterman – USA Steven S. Wildman (Michigan State University) The Journal of Media Economics Best Paper Award is given to papers published in the preceding calendar year to promote outstanding manuscripts. The awards will be presented biannually at the World Media Economics Conference. Past Editors Nodir Adilov - (Purdue University Fort Wayne) Alan Albarran