Medialog is an electronic research journal on media research, media culture and communication. The journal is an open-access publication featuring texts published after two positive anonymous reviews. It was launched in 2016 by the „Radio and Television“ Department at the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication of ‘St. Kliment Ohridski’ University of Sofia. The first issue of the journal was published in early 2017. The founder of the scientific journal is Prof. Dr. habil. Vencislav Dimov. The editor-in-chief of the journal is elected by the members of the editorial board on a rotating basis every two years.
Факултет по журналистика и масова комуникация
Objects and Traces – Aspects of Reality: Second Joint Exhibition of Prof. Ventsislav Dimov and Assoc. Prof. Orlin Spassov
The second joint exhibition by Ventsislav Dimov and Orlin Spassov was displayed at the Kazanlak Art Gallery, “Dechko Uzunov House Museum” (August 27 – November 12, 2025). We present the authors’ words about their works featured in the exhibition and a link to Nikolay Kolev’s short video about an event within the exhibition: a presentation and discussion led by Georgi Lozanov, with the participation of colleagues from the academic community and journalists.
Seminar Bulgaria after Chernobyl. Media silence during the accident in contemporary research
Scientific review of reports on the topic: “Bulgaria after Chernobyl”. A seminar on a project with the same name was organized by the Center for Academic Studies Sofia and the Institute for the Study of the Recent Past “Prof. Ivaylo Znepolski”
Monograph Review of Media and Politics: Intertwining and Influence, Author Iliya Valkov
Dr. Iliya Valkov’s monograph “Media and Politics: Intertwining and Influence” examines the relationships, dependencies, and dynamics between journalism and political power. Special attention is given to the state of media freedom in Bulgaria and to the challenges faced by the media in fulfilling their democratic role. The author emphasizes the need for the media to function as an independent public watchdog rather than being used by those in power as a tool for pressure and influence.
Review on the monograph Digitization of Love: In Search of the Intimate Other, author Senior Assistant Professor, PhD Niya Neykova
Review of Nia Neykova’s monograph Digitization of Love: In Search of the intimate Other (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Publishing House “Prof. Marin Drinov”, 2025, 231 p., ISBN 978-619-245-516-3; DOI: 10.7546/D.Love.2025).Through an interdisciplinary analysis of the changes in love and intimacy of the digitally socialized generation of young people in Bulgaria, the book opens the scientific debate to the ongoing value, normative, behavioral, identity transformations in contemporary Bulgarian society as part of global processes.
The Dark Predictions of the series “Black Mirror”
“Black Mirror” (2011-) is a qualitatively different series compared to the mass-produced production on platforms in several ways. First of all, in terms of format – the number of episodes is significantly smaller and there is no single storyline and characters that develop throughout all episodes and seasons. Each episode is a complete standalone film, with its own dramaturgy, setting, different actors and directors. The other qualitative difference that distinguishes “Black Mirror” from other mass productions is the dramaturgical foundation on which they develop each episode. It falls into the realm of fantasy genre, but the series are positioned very precisely in a particular reality, not quite typical of fantasy plots, which I would call intermediate – the viewer feels like they are watching contemporary reality, as it surrounds us today, but one step ahead. The title “Black Mirror” itself comes from the effect of a dimmed monitor/screen that reflects the viewer sitting in front of it like a dark mirror. This is precisely the main focus of the series – to show, as a reflection, what the modern digital society and world is becoming back to the audience.
Shifts in Classic Theories of Mass Communication. The Sensitivity towards Propaganda
Mass communication theories, developed in the 20th century in the US, are often represented in university programs as a linear progression towards increasingly rigorous and objective knowledge, whilst significant theoretical ruptures and historiographical complexities are elided. The present article focuses on the paradigm shift, emphasizing that they constitute not merely the evolution of scientific knowledge, but realignments of political interests, relations of power, and social knowledge. The article addresses a gap in Bulgarian media studies by examining revisionist scholars who challenge the field’s received history and critique the classical “limited effects” paradigm, as well as the existing “communication models”. The social impact of theoretical shifts is examined through tracing the significance of the concept of “propaganda” over time. Research into mass communication began with this very concept, yet by mid-century the latter had vanished from scholarly view, only to be rediscovered today in a transformed social context. These shifts are far from coincidental.
“Enemies of the people”: Trump’s War towards American Media
This article examines the president of the US Donald Trump’s political rhetoric towards the American media, as well as the measures he is taking in the “war on the media” as described by analysts. Trump’s communications strategy against the press sets a dangerous precedent in one of the oldest democracies. It includes rhetoric in which the media is not perceived as a corrective to power, but as a political opponent. The president purposefully uses populist and historically charged terminology to consolidate support for his voters. He makes the attack on the media a central axis of his political rhetoric. During his first term as president (and continuing into his subsequent political career), he exerted and continues to exert institutional pressure, including through the filing of SLAPP lawsuits. Trump systematically and publicly denounces certain media outlets and defines them as “enemies of the people”.
“The Brave New World”: Media without Journalism for Fan Audiences
The latest audience research in the US shows a significant shift in how audiences perceive news and journalists. Until recently, marginal players and echo chambers, conservative media and influencers have been gaining popularity and influence beyond their traditional audiences. The article provides grounds for considering that conservative media treat their audience as a fan community that expects not to be informed, but to unite around common interpretations and a shared identity. In this sense, conservative media aim not to inform but to provide the common interpretations and support the shared identity. After Donald Trump returned to the White House, conservative media were legitimised and officialised to the point of becoming a PR instrument of the administration. This new status allows the conservative media to change not only the media agenda, but also the rules of journalism. What are the specific manifestations of the change and its potential far-reaching consequences are the questions this text addresses. Although the text refers specifically to the United States, the signs of the changes described are evident on a global scale, driven by similar political processes and by social media as a predominant source of news.
The Crises of Political Communication. Media, Democracy and the silent majority
The article examines the contemporary crisis of political communications through the analytical perspective of three dominant paradigms – liberal-pluralist, constructionist and critical political economy of communication. The main argument is that each of them offers a different understanding of the sources and manifestations of the crisis – from the erosion of rational public debate and the rise of post-truth politics, through the fragmentation of shared symbolic frameworks, to the structural contradictions of capitalist media systems. This also implies different approaches to overcome it. At the center of the analysis is the concept of the silent majority, seen as a discursive and political construction that simultaneously reflects and deepens crisis processes. The conclusion marks the possible ways out of the crisis, based on the choice between two different understandings of communication – as a commodity or a democratic right.
critical political economy of communications
The Green Tomatoes of Bulgaria -The Future Voice of Our Journalism
The Department „Radio and Television“ Festival has a history of over 30 years. For the first time ever in the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication the Festival of the Department of Radio and Television and School Media was held. Apart from the student works, the audience at the Faculty was introduced to students from 28 schools all over Bulgaria who came especially for the two-day festival. The School Media Festival also featured a Teachers' and Faculty Roundtable on the development of school media.
Conference Report on the International Science Conference “Communication in Times of Global Crises”
Conference report on the International Science Conference “Communication in Times of Global Crises”
Book Review of Dramaturgical and Production Aspects in Talent Reality Shows by Nikolay Yordanov
The book Dramaturgical and Production Aspects in Talent Reality Shows by Dr. Nikolay Yordanov is a thorough study written in an engaging and accessible style, the book supports its arguments with numerous practical examples. Organized into six chapters, it traces the origin and development of the genre, explores the specifics of the Bulgarian television market, discusses the role of the production “bible,” team organization, work with hosts, judges, and audience, participant selection, and the dramaturgical principles underlying storyline and character development. This book serves as a practical guide to creating such programs while revealing the inner workings of the industry and demonstrating that television production requires not only creative talent but also strategic planning and business insight. Bibliography: Yordanov, Nikolay (2025) Dramaturgichni i proizvodstveni aspekti v rialiti predavaniyata za talanti, izd. Sofia: Fosforus
A review of the book "New Media and Post-Truth" by Silvia Petrova. The review highlights the author's contributions to outlining the contemporary post-truth situation, defining key terms, and tracing and rethinking the scholarly debate on the topic. Bibliography: Petrova, Silviya (2024) Novi medii i postistina. Blagoevgrad: Universitetsko izdatelstvo References: Nedelcheva, Pepa (2025) Magiyata na dumite. <https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=12217273072430529> (visited on 10.05.2025) Haskovo.net (2017).<https://www.haskovo.net/jokes/read/39293> (visited on 10.05.2025) Chokshi, Niraj (2017) That Wasn’t Mark Twain: How a Misquotation Is Born. <https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/26/books/famous-misquotations.html> (visited on 10.05.2025)
Framing the Periphery: Unveiling the Balkans’ Cinematic Legacy Beyond the Center
This review of “Charlie Chaplin on Vitosha: The Shaping of Film Culture in Bulgaria and the Balkans Between the World Wars” traces sixteen interconnected studies that chart the rise of Balkan cinema in the interwar years, beginning with an opening essay that situates Bulgaria alongside its neighbors in forging a distinctive film culture shaped by innovation, ambition, and regional exchange. Some early reflections on modernist and avant-garde movements illuminate the ideological ferment that provided fertile ground for cinematic experimentation in the Balkans between the wars. Bibliography: Donev, Alexander (ed.) (2025) Charlie Chaplin on Vitosha. The Shaping of Film Culture in Bulgaria and the Balkans between the World Wars. Sofia: Institute of Art Studies – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
The review presents the collection "The Power of Cinema: Anthology of Bulgarian Film Thought between the Two World Wars", the work of a team: Rosen Spasov - compiler, Alexander Donev - editor, published by the Institute for the Study of Arts - BAS, 2024. The collection contains 120 texts on cinema in specialized publications and the mass press, published between the two world wars (the 1920s - 1940s of the 20th century). The anthology includes little-known sources for the history of Bulgarian cinema. The contributions of the authors (compiler and editor) in their search, reconstruction and thematic typology are presented. Bibliography: Stoyanov, Rossen. (sǎst.) i Donev, Aleksandar (red.)(2025) Vlastta na kinoto: Antologiia na balgarskata filmova misul mezhdu dvete svetovni voini. Sofia: Institut za izsledvane na izkustvata na BAN.
The Language-Media-Culture Relationship and its Possible Contextualization in Cultural Diplomacy
The text is divided into two parts: the first discusses language as a specific form of influence and the second examines one case study of media that is part of the Bulgarian-French cultural environment and is presented as a resource of cultural diplomacy. The language-culture relationship has been heavily researched in the scholarly literature, but the views offered here reflect my attempt to take a more unusual approach to the topic, starting from the understanding that linguistic spaces construct different realities. And also, that language paints different pictures of the world. The aim is to analyze the interactions through language and media and to make a content analysis of the „Revue Périodique” journal (1998-2010). Bibliography: Datta, Venita and Silevermann, Willa Z. (1998) Introduction: New approaches to Intellectuals and the Dreyfus Affair“, Historical Reflections, Spring, Vol. 24, No. 1. Eko, Umberto (1993) Traktat po obsta semiotika. Sofia: Nauka i izkustvo Georgieva, Valentina (2012) ‘Ideologija i konsumatsija: subkulturnite stilove napazara na identichnosti’, Ditchev, Ivaylo, Julia Rone (sast.) Nova kulturna geometrija. Webmrezhovitsi, kulturbrakonieri, kiberagitatori. Sofia: Iztok-Zapad, pp. 145-166. Gerdzhikov, Sergey (2006) Za otnositelnostta na kulturata i ezika Ilieva, Diana (2016) Lingvokulturologija. Sastnost i kategorialen apparat. Sofia: Softtrade Jiang, Wenying (2000) The Relationship between culture and language, ELT Journal Volume, 54/4 October. Oxford: University Press. Karabulkov, Tontcho (2009) Spisanie ‘Review Pereodic’. Tova e istinata!, Literaturen svjat Kitova, Mariya (2014) “Vilhelm von Humbolt – osnovopolozhnikat na obstoto ezikoznanie” v “Misal i slovo” prez epohata na Prosvestenieto. Zapadnoevropeiskijat prinos za razvitieto na humanitarnite nauki ot kraja na ХVІІ i do nachaloto na ХІХ vek. Varna: LiterNET Saussuer, Ferdinand de (1992) Kurs po obsta lingvistika. Sofia: Nauka i izkustvo Spassov, Orlin (2001) Prehodat i mediate. Politiki na reprezentatsiya (Bulgaria 1989 – 2000). Sofia: University Press References: Revue Périodique France-Bulgarie (1998 – 2010) изд. France: L’Institut Franco-Bulgare
Anglophone Pop Music in the Digital Age: Postmodern Narratives and Computer Modifications
This article examines the influence of digital technologies on Anglophone pop music production, specifically in light of the postmodern condition. It explores how the proliferation of computer tools, software algorithms, and digital platforms shapes musical trends, particularly through the recycling of musical ideas, the standardization of production techniques, and the blurring of boundaries between artists and media celebrities. Making reference to postmodern concepts such as “simulacra”, “intertextuality”, and “metanarratives”, the study highlights the increasing convergence of song patterns in English-language pop music, characterized by more conventional approaches to songwriting and the dominance of platforms like TikTok. The text also addresses the shift toward algorithm-driven creation, where artistic individuality is at risk of being overshadowed by digital tools. Through this lens, the article discusses the evolving nature of creativity in a digitally mediated world, suggesting that while cutting-edge technological advancements do have the potential to promote novel forms of expression, they may also lead to a greater degree of uniformity. The discussion concludes by reflecting on the role of human agency in preserving genuine innovation amidst the growing reliance on artificial intelligence and algorithmic devices. Bibliography: Adorno, Theodor W., Simpson, George (1941) On popular music. Studies in Philosophy and Social Science, 9(1), pp. 17–48.Gaitandzhiev, Gencho (1990) Populyarnata muzika – pro? kontra? Sofia: Narodna prosveta Dimov, Ventsislav (2017) Mediite kato logos i dialog? Medialog. Available at: https://www.medialog-bg.com/?page_id=25[Visited on 17 May 2025] Levy, Kler (2005) Dialogichnata muzika: blusat, populyarnata kultura, mitovete na modernostta. Sofia: Institut za izkustoznanie – BAN Lyotard, Jean-Francois (1984). The Postmodern Condition: A Report on Knowledge. Vol. 10, Theory and History of Literature. Manchester: Manchester University Press. Serra, Joan, Corral, Alvaro, Boguna, Marian, Haro, Martin & Arcos, Josep L. (2012) Measuring the Evolution of Contemporary Western Popular Music. Scientific Reports, 2, Article 521. Available at: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep00521#citeas [Visited on 17 May 2025]. References: Getlen, Larry (2015) Every song you love was written by the same two guys. New York Post, 4 Oct. Available at: https://nypost.com/2015/10/04/your-favorite-song-on-the-radio-was-probably-written-by-these-two [Visited on 17 May 2025]. Metzger, Patrick (2016) The Millennial Whoop: A Glorious Obsession with the Melodic Alternation between the Fifth and the Third. Available at: https://thepatterning.com/2016/08/20/the-millennial-whoop-a-glorious-obsession-with-the-melodic-alternation-between-the-fifth-and-the-third/ [Visited on 17 May 2025]. Levenson, Max Savage (2020) One Man Has Written Virtually Every Major Pop Song of The Last 20 Years. And You've Probably Never Heard His Name. Celebrity Net Worth. Available at: https://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/max-martin-powerful-person-music-business-people-never-even-head-name [Visited on 17 May 2025].
AI and Deepfake Technology in Times of Crisis of Trust in Media
While the concerns about media trust have historical roots, the dynamics have evolved with technological advancements, the rise of digital media, and the challenges posed by disinformation in the 21st century. Deepfake – the media content (text, images, videos) created by AI technology – is just another concern for journalists, politicians and society in the current media trust crisis. It is a tool that can be successfully applied in an information warfare. To be honest, face and voice spoofing has always existed, but deepfake technology may now make fake videos faster, cheaper, with high quality and is accessible to anybody. Although deepfake videos have the potential to undermine trust in journalism, their actual impact on audiences remains limited due to information overload, increased suspicion and skeptical attitude, decreased trust in media and advanced audience adaptability for orientation in the information flow. Bibliography: Appel, Markus, Prietzel, Fabian (2022) The detection of political deepfakes. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 27(4). Available from: https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article/27/4/zmac008/6650406 [Accessed 17 Jan. 2025]. Kuklinski, James, Quirk, Paul, Jerit, Jennifer, Schwieder, David, Rich, Robert F. (2000) Misinformation and the currency of democratic citizenship. The Journal of Politics, 62(3). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. Moran, Rachel E. (2022) The so-called “crisis” of trust in journalism. In: Allan, Stuart ed. The Routledge Companion to News and Journalism. 2nd ed. London: Routledge. Popa, Claudiu et al. (2025) Deepfake technology unveiled: The commoditization of AI and its impact on digital trust. Available from: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.07363 [Accessed 9 Jun. 2025]. Rucinska, Silvia, Fecko, Miroslav, Mital, Ondrej (2022) The role of public authorities in responding to disinformation. In: Central and Eastern European eDem and eGov Days (CEEeGov). ACM. Available from: https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3551504.3552297 [Accessed 9 Jun. 2025]. Smith, Hannah, Mansted, Katherine (2020) Weaponised deep fakes: National security and democracy. Australian Strategic Policy Institute (Policy Brief). Available from: https://www.jstor.org/stable/resrep25129.7?seq=3 [Accessed 19 Jan. 2025]. Twomey, John, Ching, Didier, Aylett, Matthew Peter, Quayle, Michael, Linehan, Conor, Murphy, Gillian (2023) Do deepfake videos undermine our epistemic trust? A thematic analysis of tweets that discuss deepfakes in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. PLOS ONE, 18(10). Available from: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0291668 [Accessed 9 Jun. 2025]. References: BBC (2025) Thousands at pro-Palestinian rally in London. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz0l34kpv51o [Accessed 15 Jan. 2025]. Britannica, 2025. Deepfake. Available at: https://www.britannica.com/technology/deepfake [Accessed 11 Jan. 2025]. BNR (2025) Bulgarian president victim of video hoax. Available at: https://bnr.bg/en/post/101919858/bulgarian-president-victim-of-video-hoax [Accessed 15 Jan. 2025]. The New York Times (2024) Deepfake of U.S. Official Appears After Shift on Ukraine Attacks in Russia. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/31/us/politics/deepfake-us-official-russia.html [Accessed 15 Jan. 2025]. MIT Media Lab (2025) Detect DeepFakes: How to counteract misinformation created by AI. Available at: https://www.media.mit.edu/projects/detect-fakes/overview/ [Accessed 11 Jun. 2025]. Instagram, 2025. Good morning London. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/numanuk/reel/DEe5-JRMIuR/ [Accessed 15 Jan. 2025]. Politico (2025) London’s Sadiq Khan shaken by pro-Palestine deepfake. Available at: https://www.politico.eu/article/mayor-of-london-sadiq-khan-shaken-by-pro-palestine-deepfake/ [Accessed 15 Jan. 2025]. Merriam-Webster (2025) Deepfake. Available at: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deepfake [Accessed 12 Jan. 2025]. Wired, 2025. Millions of People Are Using Abusive AI ‘Nudify’ Bots on Telegram. Available at: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-deepfake-nudify-bots-telegram/ [Accessed 15 Jan. 2025]. World Economic Forum (2024) The Global Risks Report 2024. Available at: https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_The_Global_Risks_Report_2024.pdf [Accessed 10 Jan. 2025]. Voice of America (VOA) (2025) The Matthew Miller deepfake has the attributes of Russia’s information warfare. Available at: https://www.voanews.com/a/7654403.html [Accessed 15 Jan. 2025]. University of Virginia (2025) What the heck is a deepfake? Available at: https://security.virginia.edu/deepfakes [Accessed 20 Jan. 2025].
Beyond Hashtags: The Online Struggle for Justice in the #SavePirin Campaign
Over the last decade social media has evolved into a powerful tool for social mobilization and advocacy, enabling citizens to voice opinions, gather support, and raise awareness about social, political, and environmental issues. The #SavePirin campaign is a prominent case of digital activism in Bulgaria, which transformed into an grassroots movement to advocate for the preservation of „Pirin“ National Park against government-backed commercial development. This study is about on the tools used by the #SavePirin movement, such as hashtag activism, celebrity activism, and online event organization. References: Aleksieva, Pavleta; Yumerova, Aylin; Kaloyanova, Margarita; Banova, Radina (2019) Vreme za protesti: pravoto na mirni sabrania v Bulgaria. Sofia: ETSNP i BTSNP. Castells, Manuel (2012) Networks of outrage and hope: Social movements in the internet age. Cambridge: Polity. Christensen, H. S. (2011). Political activities on the Internet: Slacktivism or political participation by other means?. First Monday, 16(2). Достъпно на: https://doi.org/10.5210/fm.v16i2.3336 Dobrin, Diana (2020) The Hashtag in Digital Activism: A Cultural Revolution. Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change, 5(1), 03. Holleran, Max (2017) Tourism and Europe's Shifting Periphery: Post-Franco Spain and Post-Socialist Bulgaria. Contemporary European History, 26(4), pp. 691-715. Joyce, Mary (Ed.) (2010) Digital Activism Decoded: The New Mechanics of Change. New York: International Debate Education Association. Georgieva, Valentina. 2017. Mnozhestva na nesaglasnite. Gueorguieva, Valentina (2018) Of ‘Stronger State’ and Counter-Democracy. The Street Protests in Bulgaria from 2012 and 2013 in the Accounts of Participants. Social Movements in the Balkans: Rebellion and Protest from Maribor to Taksim. London: Routledge, p. 48-65. Kemp, Simon (2017) Digital 2017: Global Digital Overview. Достъпно на: https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2017-global-digital-overview Krastanova, Radosveta (2012) Zelenoto dvizhenie i zelenite partii v Bulgaria. Mezhdu integratsia v sistemata i sistemna promyana. Sofia: Fondatsia „Fridrih Ebert“ Lyutsakanova, Mila (2011) Novi, mladi, „Zeleni”: onlayn izmerenia v razvitieto na zelenata ideya. Novi medii – novi mobilizatsii. Sofia: Institut „Otvoreno obshtestvo“, s. 90-100. Marshall, P. David (1997) Celebrity and power: fame in contemporary culture. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press. Meyer, David (2004) Protest and Political Opportunities. Annual Review of Sociology, Vol. 30, pp. 125-145. Достъпно на: https://www.jstor.org/stable/29737688 Morozov, Еvgeny (2009) The brave new world of slacktivism. Foreignpolicy. Достъпно на: https://foreignpolicy.com/2009/05/19/the-brave-new-world-of-slacktivism/
The Pandemic Through the Lens of the Media – COVID Voices on BNT
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, social science researchers have registered a number of sustainable transformations in human behavior. Given the importance of the media as a mediator of health and in some cases life-saving information to society, the current study aims to examine the profile of the participants in the main news program of the Bulgarian National Television. The results show a strong politicization of media content regarding the COVID pandemic. A phenomenon that is also observed in other countries. Usually, in the media, the field of healthcare has been reserved mainly for expert opinions from the medical sphere, but during the COVID pandemic, an increasing presence of politicians and representatives of political parties has been observed. The politicization of health information in the media carries a risk of polarization of opinions, division of society in a time of crisis and popularization of populist comments, threatening the success of health campaigns. 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Cultural Topics in the Leading Bulgarian TV Channels
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