Influencer Academy

An annual round-table discussion on changes in PR practice with

a new generation of opinion leaders

The project

In the age of digital communication and social media, influencers are playing an increasingly powerful role in shaping public opinion, consumer behaviour and corporate reputation. The Influencer Academy project aims to create an annual platform for dialogue between academia, professional organisations and a new generation of opinion leaders. Through a round-table discussion bringing together research and practice, followed by a series of workshops, we will explore the key technological, social and ethical challenges facing PR today.

Goal 1

We foster dialogue between academics, students, influencers and communications professionals.

Goal 2

We explore how influencers shape public opinion, public awareness and social change. 

Goal 3

We examine the impact of AI and automation on content creation and sharing.

Goal 4

We develop educational resources and practical guidance for ethical and professional influencer communications.

7
Days
0
Round-table discussion
14
Panellists

Additional information

Influencer Academy is an annual round-table discussion bringing together a new generation of opinion leaders to explore how PR practice is evolving in response to technological, social and ethical challenges. The initiative is led by the Communication, Public Relations, and Advertising Department of the Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, with support from the Bulgarian National Science Fund (Contract No. 80 10 156 of 3 June 2025; budget: BGN 6,000).