Disziplin: Communication studies

Platforms are changing individual and public opinion-forming processes and gaining power of opinion. The article sheds light on how opinion power can be captured and regulated in the platform age.

Influencers are no longer just active in advertising; they also express themselves on politically and socially relevant topics and their voice carries weight in public communication.

The article examines types of digital game-based learning in the context of foreign language learning as well as the potential of this concept compared to non-digital counterparts and with regard to current social issues.

Hate speech on social media contributes to social division and the escalation of conflicts. Platforms change the dynamics of hate speech and make this form of digital violence particularly explosive.

Podcasts are more than just digital audio files: they stand for a flexible, individual reception experience and enrich the media landscape with creative and participative formats.

Dark social media are communication services that cannot be viewed by third parties. They enable private and pseudonymous interactions that can take on public dimensions and change our social discourse.

Can deliberately false, digital news reports (disinformation) influence the outcome of elections? Who spreads such false reports and what can be done about it?

The influencer industry faces its very own ethical challenges, which differ significantly from those in journalism, advertising and PR.

The internet opens up new potential for political participation – but many citizens do not take advantage of these opportunities. Gamification can encourage participation through playful incentives.

Social bots influence political discourse in social media. Find out how they shape opinions and what strategies exist to minimize their effects.