Yini Zhang Featured in USA Today on Federal Agencies’ Social Media Strategy
Yini Zhang, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, shared her expertise on social media and political communication in a recent USA Today article.
University at Buffalo researcher Yini Zhang, assistant professor in the Department of Communication, shared her expertise on social media and political communication in a recent USA Today article examining online clashes between federal immigration agencies and protesters.
Zhang commented on the changing tone of the Department of Homeland Security’s social media presence, noting that its messaging has become increasingly assertive and at times combative, emphasizing that the agency is acting correctly. The article, which explored how both activists and federal officers are using social media to shape public narratives, was also picked up by Yahoo! News and other outlets.
