Simon Copland

Simon Copland

researcher Australia

Simon Copland is a researcher at the Australian National University, known for his work on social media dynamics and disinformation. He has analyzed the impact of engagement-based monetization on content creation, particularly in the context of right-wing political discourse. In a recent article, he noted that many pro-Trump accounts operating from Asia appear to be motivated more by financial gain than ideological commitment, highlighting the entrepreneurial aspects of disinformation campaigns.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
33,294
Power
1,324$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,294 $2,700,000 1,324$
Totals 1 67,886,011 33,294 $2,700,000 1,324$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Simon Copland is a researcher at the Australian National University discussing the motivations behind pro-Trump accounts. 6

The Guardian: Foreign interference or opportunistic grifting: why are so many pro-Trump X accounts based in Asia? | X