Arnt Maasø

Arnt Maasø is an Associate Professor at the Department of Media and Communication, University of Oslo. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2002) and specializes in media studies, music streaming, and organizational learning. His work bridges acoustic communication, digital media economics, and cultural studies. Key affiliations include the Growth4SMEs and HF:Studio Pedagogical Academy projects.

Research focuses on algorithmic culture, music streaming dynamics, and the intersection of technology with cultural industries. Notable contributions include studies on the McGurk effect's perceptual impacts and the paradoxes of music streaming gatekeeping. He has received the Norwegian Media Research Association's 2021-2022 Best Article Award.

Academic leadership includes peer mentoring initiatives in higher education, emphasizing organizational learning and faculty development. His interdisciplinary projects address media futures, digital transformation, and collaborative knowledge-sharing frameworks.