SXSW 2021
Breaking Down Facebook's 2020 Election Impact
Description:
Increasingly, voters are getting their news and information from Facebook over traditional media outlets, yet the platform's impact on our elections and democracy is not well understood. From political advertising to algorthims, news outlets and disinformation, this panel of political, digital, and communications experts will explore the many ways that Facebook impacted the 2020 elections and break down how the platform is changing the future of civic engagement.
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Takeaways
- What was the impact of political advertising and Facebook's various political ads policies on the 2020 election?
- 2016 saw a historic amount of disinformation and misinformation spread on Facebook and Instagram. Was 2020 any better?
- How was Facebook used by groups and campaigns on both sides of the aisle to target and reach different segments of the electorate?
Speakers
- Judd Legum, Founder + Author, Popular Information
- Tara McGowan, Founder + CEO, ACRONYM
- Adrianne Shropshire, Founder + Executive Director, Black PAC
- Jiore Craig, Vice President, GQRR
Organizer
Kyle Tharp, VP, Communications, ACRONYM
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