
Ross Tapsell
Ross Tapsell is an Associate Professor at the Australian National University, known for his research on the dynamics of digital media and political communication in Southeast Asia, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of social media 'buzzers' in Indonesia, who amplify political messages for financial gain.
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Associate Prof Ross Tapsell has researched the industry of social media creators in Indonesia.
Inside a meme factory: meet one of thousands of Indonesians trading political outrage clicks for Facebook cash | Social mediaThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-09



