Papers by Sergei A . Samoilenko
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Character Assassination and Reputation Management, 2021
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This chapter focuses on two related practices, brandjacking and character assassination (CA), adv... more This chapter focuses on two related practices, brandjacking and character assassination (CA), advocating for their applied relevance and conceptual worth when studying digital corporate communication (DCC). It provides a comprehensive discussion of both concepts in the corporate context of digital communication. The authors argue that these practices have bourgeoned in association with new technologies used for manipulation and misinformation. In addition, brandjacking and CA have been weaponized by digital activists to put pressure on individuals and companies in the context of cancel culture. The authors examine two case studies: the first, a series of brandjacks targeting McDonald’s, and the second, a scandal with a Boeing CEO that features his CA and subsequent disassociation from the brand. The chapter concludes by discussing implications for DCC research and offering ideas for future investigation.
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Springer, 2023
Strategic communication campaigns using artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly gaining notoriet... more Strategic communication campaigns using artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly gaining notoriety for their use of manipulated videos involving humans. Strategic deception campaigns are detrimental to society when they promote fake political statements made by imposters or disseminate revenge porn that targets investigative journalists. Deepfake technology is especially virulent when it comes to persuading mass audiences. In recent years, deepfakes have been weaponized as a tool of strategic deception in political power contests, character assassination, efforts to fight the opposition, and information warfare. This chapter seeks to contribute to the growing body of literature investigating the perils of the malicious use of artificial intelligence (MUAI). The chapter provides a strong conceptual framework for addressing manipulation and deception strategies in the new era of political standoffs and psychological warfare operations between the United States and Russia. The authors discuss several novel concepts, including trolling, pranking, visual manipulation, and computational propaganda. The chapter explores and accentuates the strategic applications of deepfake technology across various scenarios. It concludes by reflecting on the effects of MUAI on society, new detection approaches, and potential measures against online deception.
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Encyclopedia of Big Data, 2022
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Russian Journal of Communication, 2009
ABSTRACT This paper reports on the application of Sharf and Kahler’s (1996) Cultural Sensitivity ... more ABSTRACT This paper reports on the application of Sharf and Kahler’s (1996) Cultural Sensitivity Model to the experiences of cross-cultural researchers engaged in the conduct of the Tatarstan Women’s Health Survey. In the summer of 2001, a cross-cultural team composed of researchers from Kazan State Medical University, Kazan State University, RO RT OPP Women of Russia Movement and the University of Nevada, Reno, USA, with the support of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan, conducted an interview study of 1018 female subjects throughout the Tatarstan Republic. Topics covered dealt with a variety of interpersonal, intercultural, social and economic issues faced by Tatarstan women in their everyday life. This paper analyzes the choices and challenges experienced by the cross-cultural research team as they engaged in this collaborative project, and reiterates the importance of applied communication theory and research in promoting international public health collaborations. Basic tenets of effective international public health collaborations have emerged and their implications are discussed.
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Journal of Applied Social Theory, Apr 8, 2021
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National Resilience, Politics and Society, 2020
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Advances in Media, Entertainment, and the Arts, 2019
This chapter contributes to scholarship in the fields of media ecology and political communicatio... more This chapter contributes to scholarship in the fields of media ecology and political communication by investigating the effects of the Trump bump in media-driven democracy. Specifically, it explains how the media's obsession with Donald Trump allowed them to capitalize on his political brand, which in turn contributed to changing the tone of political discourse in the United States. The effects of mediatization, including click-bait framing, increased negativity, and person-centered media coverage, had a distinct impact on the behavior of political actors and the political system as a whole. The dominance of marketing logic in contemporary media democracies provides a compelling argument for critical investigation of brand appropriation in political communication and its impact on the state of democracy. This chapter advocates for the further investigation of the current media ecosystem in order to move toward a public deliberation model that would support enhanced media literac...
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Advances in Media, Entertainment, and the Arts, 2019
The growing amount of false and misleading information on the internet has generated new concerns... more The growing amount of false and misleading information on the internet has generated new concerns and quests for research regarding the study of deception and deception detection. Innovative methods that involve catching these fraudulent scams are constantly being perfected, but more material addressing these concerns is needed. The Handbook of Research on Deception, Fake News, and Misinformation Online provides broad perspectives, practices, and case studies on online deception. It also offers deception-detection methods on how to address the challenges of the various aspects of deceptive online communication and cyber fraud. While highlighting topics such as behavior analysis, cyber terrorism, and network security, this publication explores various aspects of deceptive behavior and deceptive communication on social media, as well as new methods examining the concepts of fake news and misinformation, character assassination, and political deception. This book is ideally designed for academicians, students, researchers, media specialists, and professionals involved in media and communications, cyber security, psychology, forensic linguistics, and information technology.
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Routledge Handbook of Character Assassination and Reputation Management, 2019
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The Handbook of Strategic Communication, 2021
This chapter introduces CA to the body of literature on strategic communication (SC). CA campaign... more This chapter introduces CA to the body of literature on strategic communication (SC). CA campaigns are inherently strategic because they are produced by understanding various publics and their attitudes toward CA events. The cocreational perspective highlights the key role of various publics in the production of CA campaigns. It permits us to make sense of the relational complexity of CA events that are jointly produced by interdependent publics. This chapter argues that participatory internet media have changed the perception of CA as a tool in the hands of power structures. Moreover, social media have enabled subversive actors to implement strategic campaigns, even in authoritarian political systems.
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Papers by Sergei A . Samoilenko
March 16, 2019 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
One primary characteristic of today’s global society is the growing public distrust in many traditional authorities. In the context of this institutional legitimacy crisis, there is a great demand for new voices to trust. These changes provide opportunities for populists and charismatic opinion leaders of all kinds to promote their agendas and influence public opinion. Populist politicians often become primary newsmakers for clickbait content in the media that proliferates personal opinions, falsehoods, and unwarranted ad hominem attacks. Their belligerent rhetoric also normalizes the culture of incivility which has negative consequences for civil debate in a well-functioning democracy.
https://communication.gmu.edu/research-and-centers/carp/2019-conference
Assassination and Reputation Politics (CARP)
Research Lab is led by an interdisciplinary research team
of scholars particularly interested in the deliberate destruction
of an individual’s reputation or credibility through
character attacks. More importantly, the team is examining
how to combat these attacks in an ever-changing
media landscape.
The second international conference on character assassination and reputation management takes place at George Mason University in March 2017: http://communication.gmu.edu/research-and-centers/carp/events.
Develops thinking on the political and economic aspects of EU-Russia strategic communication
Examines the security dimension in the bilateral relations, including geopolitical risks, terrorist threats, and other issues
Discusses the role of advanced technologies and artificial intelligence in the social, political development of Russia and the EU
Union and the opportunities that still exist to improve a troubled relationship. The book does not shy away from the difficulties that the relationship currently faces, but seeks to find opportunities in these obstacles that could lead to improvements.
With the voice of Russian scholars fully audible in this excellent collection of essays, this book provides excellent opportunities for English-speaking audiences to learn more about this complex relationship.”
—Professor Victor Bulmer-Thomas,
Chatham House, Britain
investigating the effects of the Trump bump in media-driven democracy. Specifically, it explains how
the media’s obsession with Donald Trump allowed them to capitalize on his political brand, which in
turn contributed to changing the tone of political discourse in the United States. The effects of mediatization,
including click-bait framing, increased negativity, and person-centered media coverage, had a
distinct impact on the behavior of political actors and the political system as a whole. The dominance
of marketing logic in contemporary media democracies provides a compelling argument for critical investigation
of brand appropriation in political communication and its impact on the state of democracy.
This chapter advocates for the further investigation of the current media ecosystem in order to move
toward a public deliberation model that would support enhanced media literacy and citizen engagement
in public policy debates.
В настоящем учебном пособии впервые в российской практике комплексно представлены содержательные аспекты рекламы и связей с общественностью, а также других видов современных маркетинговых коммуникаций.
За основу разделов книги взяты направления развития профессиональных компетенций, содержащиеся в утвержденных вариантах и проектных разработках Федерального государственного образовательного стандарта по специальности "Реклама и связи с общественностью". В учебном пособии аккумулированы теоретические разработки, а также многочисленные примеры из современной российской, европейской, американской практики.