hashtag activism

Do viral campaigns work? From Movember to #itsoktotalk

Paper
Thi Phuong Anh Nguyen
22/10/2018
10 minutes to read

Viral challenges like the Ice Bucket Challenge or Movember have raised awareness and money for charity. We propose that a combination of seriousness and playfulness may be an important element of such campaigns. 

digital activism, #metoo, #blacklivesmatter, slacktivism, digital media

Activism in the digital age

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Activism has changed in the digital age. Social movements and activists need media. Counter movements use their own and mass media to mobilise and to have impact.