Guda van Noort is Professor of Persuasion & New Media Technologies in the Department of Communication Science at the University of Amsterdam. Her work explores how the distinctive features of new media shape the way people are influenced by (marketing) communication, with a particular focus on the algorithmification and synthetization of media content.
Her research spans topics such as algorithmic persuasion effects, effective webcare strategies for addressing online complaints, consumer responses to online behavioral advertising, and the impact of social media advertising campaigns . She has also studied interactivity effects on brand and political websites, online games, and the role of social media in digital diplomacy.
Recent projects concentrate on demystifying algorithmic persuasion and developing strategies to counter misinformation, including fake advertising, with the aim of fostering consumer empowerment and a more transparent and responsible digital media environment.
Guda van Noort was the director (2015-2022) of the Foundation for Scientific Research in Commercial Communication in the Netherlands (Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Commerciële Communicatie, SWOCC), which is affiliated with the UvA's Department of Communication Science, since 2015. The objective of this foundation is to promote the interaction between research and professional practice by disseminating applicable scientific knowledge among communication professionals and initiating societally relevant research with regard to branding and communication.
Develope, coordinate, and lecture courses at the bachelor, master, and research master level, as well as for honours students in Communication Science. My teaching portfolio includes courses such as Persuasion & Resistance, Webcare, Algorithmic Persuasion, Marketing Communication, Media Strategies, Brand Communication, Pressure Cooker, and Thesis Communication (science communication).
Contributed to the development of the minor Digital Society and an the interdisciplinary bachelor’s program Computational Social Science and regularly give guest lectures on Algorithmic Persuasion, Data, and Ethics.
Also provide recurring guest lectures in the UvA Academy programmes for Professional Education.