When Enemies Go Viral (or Not)-A Real-Time Experiment During the "Stop Kony" Campaign

In March-April 2012, using 2 online videos, nonprofit organization Invisible Children initiated a "Stop Kony" campaign to turn Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony into an international enemy. Although the first video was the fastest viral video of all time, interest in the campaign eventually fade...

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