From the Ferragni case to the Strazzer case: when reputation becomes the true brand
In recent years, influencers have evolved from simple content creators into full-fledged brands. With millions of followers and multimillion-dollar collaborations, they have shaped trends, consumption habits, and communication styles. But 2024 and 2025 have marked a turning point: reputation, more than…
When one tries to silence a digital generation, the result is an explosion. On September 9 in Nepal, the government fell, swept away by riots sparked by the ban on 26 social media platforms, a sign that today, control of communication carries more weight than electoral promises.
On Tuesday, the Prime Minister of Nepal officially…
This summer, a new sociological species was discovered and discussed all over social media: performative males. With a tote bag over their shoulder, wired earphones and a Labubu accessory, these men are the subject of a number of ironic videos online, mocking how these men will pretend to be someone to attract women. However, the…
In recent years, Italian tennis has undergone a radical transformation, and at the center of this revolution is one name: Jannik Sinner. From a quiet promise to an international superstar, the young South Tyrolean has become much more than an athlete: he is a media phenomenon, a brand, and perhaps unintentionally, even a symbol.
A…
Five questions, 30.6% voter turnout, no quorum reached. The referendum held on June 8–9, 2025, ends with a clear verdict: indifference has prevailed. A majority of Italian citizens chose not to choose. The silence from the ballot boxes speaks louder than a thousand words.
The abstention map reveals greater engagement in the North compared to…
Donald Trump's political strategy has always been an exercise in narrative and iconography, a theatrical performance in which he is the absolute protagonist in a spectacle of power. However, with his second term, this strategy has reached new heights, driven by two key elements: artificial intelligence and an extremely aggressive visual communication approach.
The latest…
Memory is a precious yet fragile asset. Remembering the past and using it as a lesson for the present is a collective responsibility, especially in an age where denialism and hate speech thrive on social media.
Each year, January 27 marks the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005.…
TikTok’s newest feature will remove beauty filters to minors using the platform,. However some experts believe social media’s effect on children go much deeper than just filters. In the UK, TikTok is beginning to roll out restrictions on they’re ever so popular beauty filters.
There’s been much debate around the effects such filters may have…
In recent years, Italian law enforcement has shown a growing interest in new technologies and digital communication platforms, but the Carabinieri are taking it a step further by radically revamping their presence on social media. They operate both as a military force and a civil police agency, meaning they play a dual role in national…
In today’s modern communication landscape, crisis management has become a crucial element for any company or public figure. A recent example that highlights the importance of effective crisis management is the case faced by the Ordine delle Professioni Infermieristiche (Order of Nursing Professionals) of Turin, which was mistakenly involved in a news event. This was…
With the rise of the internet, came the birth of influencers. This new profession doesn’t require any specific talent or effort, but wealth. Not in the traditional sense, influencers deal in a new form of currency: likes, comments and views.
As often happens in late-stage-capitalism, big advertisers rushed to take advantage of social media, flooding…
Picture this: you’re texting your parents, who are boomers, about coming home late for dinner. They simply reply by sending a thumbs up. Now, if you were born before 1980 you may see no issue, however those born after 1981 might interpret the emoji, not as a thumb, but a massive middle finger.
To each…


