The transformation of political campaigns in the era of Big Data technologies

Abstract

  The article presents the practical bases of the use of the latest Big Data technologies in political campaigns conducting. The impact of Big Data technologies on election campaigns process is highlighted. It is established that data-driven technologies are a widespread means of effective public communication aimed at achieving the goals of certain political figures. The tools for transforming political campaigns include the following: collection and processing of personal data, tracking of information trail on the Internet, building personalized messages and psychological impact through targeted communication. The results of the analysis of the use of Big Data technologies as a tool of impact on the mass audience, allow distinguishing the tasks of each identified technology. It should also be admitted that data-driven technologies are part of the process of coordinating people's minds and directing them in the right direction for certain policymakers. This article analyzes political campaigns that use data-driven technologies and shows that political leaders use information technologies to win voters' consciousness.