Is the TV still the first screen?
Nowadays, people have a lot of additional screens that can be used simultaneously while watching TV, such as a smartphone, tablet or...
Native Advertising. Are consumers being deceived? A new study suggests this is the case.
Photo Doug Kessler Native advertising is a relatively new word to describe advertiser-sponsored content disguised as editorial content....
Home is where the heart is? The role of identity in populism’s persuasiveness
Most scholars agree that populism is a highly persuasive communication strategy. As a reader of this post, you may be inclined to think:...
Trust me, I’m a journalist!?
The journalists’ uncertain role in fading public trust “Healthy skepticism is good for democracy,” and “trust is necessary for the...
Expressing Discontent Online: Freedom of Speech or Damaging for Society?
Social media offer an important opportunity for ordinary citizens to express their viewpoints on pressing societal issues, such as the...