Thematically, research is often concerned with the political dimension of mediated cross-border communication.

Research on mediated cross-border communication can be found in a growing number of specialized scientific journals:

Face-to-face communication has been however described as less preferable to mediated communication in some situations, particularly where time and geographical distance are an issue.

Experimental comparison of face-to-face and mediated communication: A review.

Media convergence is the "coming together of all forms of mediated communication."

There is also a wide range of media theory and communication studies theories about the audience's role in any kind of mediated communication.

In the history of mediated communication we can find many variations of participatory practices.

Additionally, SIP looks at verbal strategies used in mediated communication.

Comparative media system research is an encouraging and important subfield of mediated cross-border communication.

Media include all forms of mediated communication, such as pictures, sound, graphics, content and emerging technologies.