Politics and the Twitter Revolution: How Tweets Influence the Relationship between Political Leaders and the Public by John H. Parmelee and Shannon L. Bichard is the first comprehensive examination of how Twitter is used politically. Surveys and in-depth interviews with political Twitter users answer several important questions, including: Who follows the political leaders on Twitter, and why? How persuasive are political tweets? Is political Twitter use good for democracy? These and other questions are answered from theoretical perspectives, such as uses and gratifications, word-of-mouth communication, selective exposure, innovation characteristics, and the continuity-discontinuity framework. In addition, content analysis and frame analysis illustrate how political leaders' tweets frame their policies and personalities. The findings in Politics and the Twitter Revolution show Twitter to be surprisingly influential on political discourse. Twitter has caused major changes in how people engage politically. Followers regularly take actions that are requested in leaders' tweets, and, in many cases, leaders' tweets shape followers' political views more than friends and family. Other findings raise concerns. For some, Twitter use contributes to political polarization, and there is frequently a disconnect between what followers expect from leaders on Twitter and what those leaders are giving them.

A diminished image abroad has required the U.S. to commit itself to extending public diplomacy initiatives designed to accurately illustrate its founding principles and values. Fundamentally, the goal of public diplomacy is to build and improve relationships between countries through enhanced communication. On its face, public diplomacy presents a challenge for the U.S. government with the plethora of potential players (i.e., broadcast media, NGOs, multinational corporations, and Hollywood). Mass media serve a most basic function of public diplomacy. Traditional media contributions to public diplomacy have been in the form of one-way transmissions; however, new technology, particularly social media, provides a unique opportunity for research and progress. The proliferation of social media requires scholars, PR practitioners, and government officials to reconsider traditional notions of agenda-setting. Social media platforms, such as Twitter, have the potential to level the playing field for publics to interact with media.

"Twitter's Influence on the Global Political Landscape" is an insightful and timely exploration of the profound impact that this social media platform has had on the way politics is conducted and perceived worldwide. This book offers a comprehensive examination of how Twitter has become a powerful tool for political communication, mobilization, and engagement, reshaping the political landscape on a global scale. Key Features: Global Perspective: This book provides a global perspective on Twitter's influence in politics, showcasing case studies and examples from various countries and regions, illustrating the platform's worldwide significance. Digital Diplomacy: Delve into the role of Twitter in shaping international diplomacy, as leaders and diplomats engage in digital interactions that affect diplomatic relations, international cooperation, and public opinion. Political Mobilization: Explore how Twitter has become a catalyst for political movements, enabling citizens and activists to organize, raise awareness, and mobilize support for social and political causes. Media Influence: Understand how Twitter has transformed the media landscape, influencing the way news is reported, consumed, and shared, with significant implications for public perception and understanding of political events. Disinformation and Misinformation: Examine the challenges of disinformation and misinformation on Twitter, and how these issues have become central in global political discussions, with consequences for public trust and decision-making. Policy Implications: Reflect on the policy implications of Twitter's influence on the political landscape, including discussions on social media regulation, privacy, and the responsibility of tech companies in shaping public discourse. Case Studies: Engage with real-world case studies that demonstrate the impact of Twitter on global politics, from election campaigns and international crises to the rise of political leaders and movements. "Twitter's Influence on the Global Political Landscape" is a valuable resource for political analysts, social media researchers, policymakers, journalists, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and politics. It sheds light on the profound changes brought about by Twitter in the world of political communication, diplomacy, and engagement, while also addressing the challenges and responsibilities that arise in this digital age. This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted role Twitter plays in shaping global politics, offering a nuanced view of its opportunities and risks in today's interconnected world.

A resource for social scientists on how Twitter data can be used to study individual behavior and social interaction.

The world of Twitterbots, from botdom's greatest hits to bot construction to the place of the bot in the social media universe. Twitter offers a unique medium for creativity and curiosity for humans and machines. The tweets of Twitterbots, autonomous software systems that send messages of their own composition into the Twittersphere, mingle with the tweets of human creators; the next person to follow you on Twitter or to “like” your tweets may not a person at all. The next generator of content that you follow on Twitter may also be a bot. This book examines the world of Twitterbots, from botdom's greatest hits to the hows and whys of bot-building to the place of bots in the social media landscape. In Twitterbots, Tony Veale and Mike Cook examine not only the technical challenges of bending the affordances of Twitter to the implementation of your own Twitterbots but also the greater knowledge-engineering challenge of building bots that can craft witty, provocative, and concise outputs of their own. Veale and Cook offer a guided tour of some of Twitter's most notable bots, from the deadpan @big_ben_clock, which tweets a series of BONGs every hour to mark the time, to the delightful @pentametron, which finds and pairs tweets that can be read in iambic pentameter, to the disaster of Microsoft's @TayAndYou (which “learned” conspiracy theories, racism, and extreme politics from other tweets). They explain how to navigate Twitter's software interfaces to program your own Twitterbots in Java, keeping the technical details to a minimum and focusing on the creative implications of bots and their generative worlds. Every Twitterbot, they argue, is a thought experiment given digital form; each embodies a hypothesis about the nature of meaning making and creativity that encourages its followers to become willing test subjects and eager consumers of automated creation. Some bots are as malevolent as their authors. Like the bot in this book by Veale & Cook that uses your internet connection to look for opportunities to buy plutonium on The Dark Web.” —@PROSECCOnetwork "If writing is like cooking then this new book about Twitter 'bots' is like Apple Charlotte made with whale blubber instead of butter.” —@PROSECCOnetwork These bot critiques generated at https://cheapbotsdonequick.com/source/PROSECCOnetwork

You Are What You Tweet is a cheerfully optimistic book filled with humor and strategies that will help you become Twitter-savvy. This inspiring book serves as far more than a guide to finding your niche on Twitter. It also gives you the tools you need to master this remarkable communication tool and connect with intriguing people around the world. This inspiring, encouraging book will teach you how adapting a new mindset and using positivity can propel you to becoming influential on social media and greatly enhance your own life. You Are What You Tweet teaches you how to engage your audience with quality content, making it nearly a prerequisite for you to be in the right state of mind. After reading this book, you'll learn how, surprisingly, Twitter can help you to find yourself and feel supported to be who you are.

Social media have formed part and parcel of our everyday life. Defined by many as "a public sphere," Twitter has indeed enabled social and political conversations, empowering diverse voices from networked societies that hold government accountable and encourage activities that promises several benefits in business, politics, education, health, and commerce among others.This collection of essays takes a difference approach to describing the functions and roles of Twitter in almost all human affairs. In examining the various ideas and opinions about Twitter and its diverse and complex userbase, this volume not only describes the uses and perspectives but also introduces cutting-edge scientific research techniques for studying Twitter. The uses of Twitter in some professional and academic disciplines such as journalism, teaching and learning, creative writing, campaigning, sports, and business are carefully explained.This volume's international authorship includes experts, professionals, and emerging scholars from various disciplines, and they apply different methods and approaches to studying Twitter as a strong and vibrant platform of social media. This book will be very helpful as a handbook to students, scholars, and professionals in communication, journalism, education, politics, linguistics, and social media studies.