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The history of political campaigning in the United States and how the history has influenced today.

Political campaigns in the United States have a long and fascinating history, and the evolution of campaigning tactics and strategies has...

Do echo chambers really exist on social media? The case for, and against.

Echo chambers are a pervasive and contentious issue in the world of social media. On the one hand, some argue that echo chambers are a...

How can we protect elections from the negative influences of social media?

Elections are threatened by different aspects of social media. This article outlines several ways we can protect free and fair elections.

The five biggest challenges facing social media

As social media continues to play a central role in our lives, it's important to recognize and address the challenges facing the industry.

How many Facebook followers do the leader and party pages of the UK have? (2010-2021)

The Facebook followers of leader and party pages of UK political parties from 2010 to 2021. Post Corbyn, the Tories are now dominating.

Interview on Voice of Islam radio

Our founder had the chance to go on Voice of Islam radio just before the 2020 Presidential election. What did he get right and wrong? It...

Boris Johnson Was Electoral Marmite But The Conservative Campaign Used Him Cleverly

The nuanced use of Boris Johnson in Facebook Targeted Ads shows the Conservatives clever campaign.

The meme-ification of politics

The meme-ification of politics is here, but it is a double-edged sword, as it has the potential to both engage and drive away.

Permanent campaigning?

Permanent campaigning refers to the idea that political parties and candidates are constantly campaigning, rather than just during...