Gianluca Giansante, PhD, is a researcher, political consultant, and digital strategist. He works as a communication consultant for large companies, institutions and political organisations. He teaches Online Political Communication at the Luiss School of Government, Italy’s top Political Science university. Giansante has been Head of Digital Strategies and Public Relations for the Region of Lazio, in Rome. He also served as an advisor on communication to the Italian Government, Undersecretary for Institutional Communication.