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The Evolving Role of Media in Modern American Political Elections: A Panel Discussion

Event Type
Informational
Sponsor
College of Media, Institute of Communications Research
Location
213 Gregory Hall, 810 S. Wright Street
Virtual
wifi event
Date
Nov 1, 2024   3:00 pm   4:30 pm
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Originating Calendar
Institute of Communications Research (ICR) Events, College of Media
Join us for an interdisciplinary panel examining how media and emerging technologies are transforming the political landscape in America. As political campaigns increasingly rely on algorithm-driven strategies and promotional tactics, they begin to resemble marketing and branding efforts rather than democratic processes. This shift prompts critical questions: Are modern campaigns more about performance and marketing than genuine political discourse? How can insights from advertising, consumer behavior, and political communication be combined to form a comprehensive understanding of contemporary American elections?


This panel will bring together distinguished scholars from advertising, communication, and political science to explore these issues. Each panelist will share brief insights from their research, followed by a moderated discussion on the broader implications of media, election advertising, and political communication. 

The event will be live streamed on Zoom for anyone not able to attend in person. https://illinois.zoom.us/s/84114504556

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