Almost half of the Twitter accounts spreading messages about the coronavirus pandemic since January 2020 have likely been bots, a recent study from Carnegie Melon University found. Researchers said these machine-programmed messages match the Russian and Chinese playbooks and aim to create unrest in America. Adam …
A friend of mine recently asked if stations run more commercials in their newscasts during political season. I wanted to say, “Duh, yes!” but, of course, did not. Political advertising is a specialized field. There are a number of advertising agencies in Washington that have made …
Young and first-time voters play a pivotal role in election results. While some show up to vote, others are not interested in the elections. In such situations the mass media is likely to play an important role in informing the voters about issues relating to …
Presidential candidates debate during their campaigns to let people know what they will care about if elected. Sometimes they make caustic remarks toward their opponents. For example, Trump called Clinton a “nasty woman” during the third presidential debate. His supporters also regularly drew attention to …
