Tag: Misinformation

• Short explainer – What psychological tactics are used in political advertising and what are the implication?

  

  Political campaigns use a variety of psychological tactics to influence voter behavior and sway public opinion. One common tactic is the use of emotional appeals, which aim to connect with voters on a deeper level and inspire them to take action. For example, a campaign may use an advertisement that evokes feelings of hope or…

  Tristan Hotham

  December 20, 2022

  Campaigning, Politics

  campaign finance reform, campaign strategy, data analytics, door-to-door campaigning, emotional appeals, endorsements, ethics in political advertising, fear appeals, Misinformation, negative imagery, negative language, personal attacks, political advertising, psychological tactics, Social Media, storytelling, voter behavior

• Short explainer – Should we entrust politicians with the power of social media?

  

  From Twitter tirades to Instagram selfies, politicians are increasingly turning to social media to connect with voters and shape their public image. But with the vast array of platforms and strategies available, should we entrust politicians to use social media given ever more powerful capacities.

  Tristan Hotham

  December 18, 2022

  Politics, Short Explainer

  Artificial intelligence (AI), bias, campaign advertising, digital communication, ethical implications, Facebook, influencer marketing, Instagram), Misinformation, online reputation, political campaigns, political messaging, politicians, Politics, prejudice, propaganda, public image, public relations, safeguards, Social Media, social media platforms (e.g. Twitter, social media strategy, voter engagement

• How do we fight fake news and misinformation? Research Access!

  

  A solution to the threats we see on social media? We need better research access!

  Tristan Hotham

  June 29, 2020

  Data Access, Facebook, Social Media

  facebook data, Fake News, Misinformation, research access