Rhiannon Chung

Rhiannon Chung is a Lead Media Strategist at Veridian Insights, a leading firm in data-driven communication intelligence. With over 14 years of dedicated experience, Rhiannon specializes in the intricate analysis of news media, particularly focusing on the algorithmic biases, narrative framing, and audience segmentation within digital news ecosystems. Her academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Communication from the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, where her thesis explored the impact of social media algorithms on journalistic integrity. Prior to her role at Veridian Insights, Rhiannon was a Senior Analyst at Global News Metrics, where she spearheaded the development of a proprietary framework designed to identify subtle geopolitical influences and state-sponsored narratives in international reporting. This framework has since been adopted by several academic institutions for critical media studies. Her seminal work, "The Algorithmic Echo: How Platforms Shape Public Perception," published in the Journal of Digital Journalism, is widely cited as a cornerstone for understanding contemporary news consumption and its societal implications. Rhiannon's professional philosophy centers on demystifying the complex interplay between technology, media, and public discourse, empowering audiences to engage with news critically. Readers can expect her articles to offer rigorous, evidence-based insights, often revealing hidden patterns and challenging conventional interpretations of news events