Dr Nicholas Carah
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Qualifications:
- PhD, University of Queensland, Australia
- Graduate Certificate (Higher Ed.), University of Queensland, Australia
- Bachelor of Business (Hons.), Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Background:
My PhD was awarded in 2008. In this research study I explored the relationship between young people, branding and popular music. I followed the way corporations engage with music culture to create valuable brands.
I currently teach Mass Media and Society and Introduction to Journalism and Communication.
Read more about Dr Nic's research here.
Research Interests:
- Branding (especially experiential branding and critical approaches to branding)
- New media and popular culture
- Media and urban space
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Interested in studying for your PhD or MPhil?
Dr Carah is currently taking expressions of interest from potential RHD candidates. Contact him here to register your interest.
Selected Publications:
Carah, Nicholas(2011) 'Breaking into The Bubble: Brand-building labour and 'getting in' to the culture industry', Continuum, 25: 3, 427 — 438
Carah, N. (2010). Pop Brands: branding, popular music, and young people. Peter Lang: New York.
Carah, N. (2009) ‘Enjoying Virgin’s V Festival’, Australia New Zealand Communications Association Conferences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane Australia, July 8-10, 2009. (Refereed article).
Carah, N. (2008) ‘Fake or Real?: Negotiating authenticity on Australian Idol’, Australia New Zealand Communications Association Conference, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand, July 9-11 2008. (Refereed article).
Carah, N. (2007) ‘Are you all Coked out?’ International Communications Association Conference, San Francisco May 24-28 2007. (Refereed article)
