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Last week, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania | #StandWithUkraine hosted the annual meeting of Lithuanian diplomatic and consular mission heads, bringing together leaders from over 60 missions worldwide. Alfredas Chmieliauskas, Chief AI Officer, data scientist, and one of Repsense's co-founders, presented the results of our study, "Lithuania's Image: Analysis of Dominant Narratives Globally and in Russia 2023-2024." The attendees showed great interest in the practical applications of our findings. There was a robust discussion on the importance of having a strategic and coordinated approach to counteract information and image challenges. It was emphasized that proactive storytelling and narrative creation are essential to enhance Lithuania's image internationally. They also acknowledged the urgent need to develop and implement a defensive strategy, moving beyond the belief that "the truth will prevail" to a more strategic and coordinated initiative to help the truth succeed. #Repsense #Lithuania #PublicDiplomacy #StrategicCommunication #NarrativeManagement

It's noteworthy to see Repsense and our AI tool "Adler" recognized in discussions on national security and combating disinformation. Experts note that "the field of disinformation could be likened to a kind of creative malicious planning, emphasizing the impact of digitalization, particularly on social media." As highlighted by the National Security Department, there has been a significant increase in aggressive dissemination of narratives in Lithuania since 2023. Elžbieta Kriaučiūnaitė underscores the role of such tools like “Adler” in significantly enhancing the ability to identify hostile narratives and bolstering national security efforts. 🔗 Read the full article via link in the comments

🎉 We are thrilled to introduce our expanded media monitoring system, now covering not just traditional media and social networks, but also almost 40 of Lithuania's most popular podcasts, 19 of which are officially included in the list of Lithuanian radio and television media outlets. Podcasts have become invaluable tools in the business and PR world, especially during crises. Monitoring these channels is key to maintaining situational awareness and safeguarding reputations. With Repsense, you can track mentions across various podcasts and gain deep insights and trends from Lithuania's dynamic media landscape. In addition to this exciting update, we're introduce our new instant alerts service. Clients can now receive real-time notifications tailored to their specific interests and keywords. This ensures proactive monitoring of trending topics, empowering you to stay informed, manage your reputation effectively, and make swift, informed decisions. Currently, our media monitoring service covers the following spectrum of media outlets: 🌐 346 Lithuanian news websites 🌐 274 Latvian news websites 🌐 99 Estonian news websites 📺 6 Lithuanian television channels 📻 9 Lithuanian radio stations 📖 113 Lithuanian print publications Additionally, upon request, we can monitor: ↗ Comments on selected internet news portals ↗ Social media comments (Facebook pages and groups, YouTube video comment sections) Read the full article via link in the comments 🔗 #MediaMonitoring #Podcast #PRInsights #LithuanianMedia

Do you know which themes about Lithuania dominated Russian media in May? Our latest research at Repsense, utilizing the advanced AI text and narrative analysis model #Adler, has revealed significant insights. In May, Lithuania emerged as the primary target of disinformation among the Baltic states in Russian media. Here are the top 5 dominant anti-Lithuanian themes in russian media in May: 1. Handling of Lithuania's relations with Russia and Belarus in the context of Ukraine. 2. Baltic States' cooperation in identifying Russia as a threat. 3. Statements by G. Landsbergis and other country representatives regarding threats posed by Russia to NATO. 4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs' communication to Russia concerning Lithuanian politicians on the wanted list. 5. Lithuania's sanctions on imports of goods from Russia and Belarus. These findings indicate a consistent effort to paint Lithuania in a negative light, leveraging both historical grievances and current geopolitical tensions. The portrayal of Lithuania as a puppet state and a threat to Russia serves to justify aggressive stances and actions against the country. Pro-Kremlin outlets like "Sputniknews" were particularly active, publishing numerous pieces that accused Lithuania of economic and social decline post-Soviet Union, among other negative portrayals. 🔗 Stay tuned for more detailed insights from our ongoing research and read the full article via the link in the comments. #Repsense #DisinformationAnalysis #MediaResearch #Lithuania #Russia

In May, over 3,000 hostile messages about Lithuania flooded Russian media, continuing to maintain a consistently high volume compared to neighboring Estonia. This surge in disinformation highlights Lithuania’s prominent role as a target of Russian propaganda, often painted as a significant threat to Russia. "One of the most dominant themes in the hostile country’s media was the actions of NATO countries in assisting Ukraine and Lithuania’s commitment to sending troops to Western Ukraine. Overall, Lithuania was depicted in various contexts as an accomplice in Ukraine’s military actions, with the icing on the cake being the propagandistic messages about a supposedly trained SBU agent in Rukla and the allegedly hidden number of Lithuanian casualties in Ukraine.“, states Repsense Head of Analytics, Rugilė Ereminaitė Analysis by “Repsense” using the AI model Adler revealed not only traditional anti-Lithuanian narratives but also new disinformation messages. This underscores the persistent targeting of Lithuania, contrasting with Estonia’s contextual mentions in broader Baltic news. Despite efforts, it’s crucial to stay vigilant against misinformation and its impact on regional dynamics. Mentions of Lithuania and Estonia in Russian media will be tracked and reported monthly. Stay tuned! 🔗 Explore more insights below and read the full article via the link in the comments. #Disinformation #Russia #Lithuania #MediaAnalysis #Dataanalysis

🎉 Repsense is proud to become a member of Lithuanian Defence Innovators Industries Association, a leading association dedicated to strengthening Lithuania’s security. Our company's AI tool, Repsense Adler, enables us to contribute expertise in enhancing national defense capabilities and building strategic partnerships within the defense sector. Adler can analyze any type of text-based content, including news articles, blogs, Wikipedia entries, social media posts, and even video subtitles. It excels in understanding the contextual nuances and underlying intentions of media content, providing deep insights. By leveraging Adler's capabilities, defense sector can effectively track emerging propaganda stories and make informed, data-driven decisions. #LGIPA #LDIIA #defenseinnovations #defenseindustry

"In the Lithuanian media, there is practically no information about psychoactive substances - their effects, addiction potential, impact on health, relationships, and long-term effects. It's important to break the taboo, share more, and open up a discussion." - says one of Repsense's co-founders Alfredas Chmieliauskas. In late April, the series "Nebesvaik" premiered on the "Laisvės TV X" YouTube channel. The series aims to raise awareness about youth psychoactive substance use and educate the public. As part of this project, Alfredas analyzed 1005 articles from top Lithuanian news outlets to define how the media discusses 13 types of regulated substances. After conducting this in-depth analysis, it's evident that there's a pressing need for more accessible information and stronger prevention strategies. Curious to delve deeper? 🔗 Find links to the latest "Nebesvaik" episode and the article about the project in the comments. #Nebesvaik #LaisvėsTVX #Education #mediaanalysis #dataanalysis

As our team gathered for the annual planning event last Friday, it's time to kick back and reflect on the wild ride we've had this past year. 🎢 💥 Think growth spurts, brainwaves, and everyone on the team bringing their A-game. Curious about what we've been up to this past year? Let’s dive in: ↗ Released Repsense Adler, an advanced AI tool transforming the way we track information and evaluate stories. It offers a fresh approach to media analysis, providing precise metrics, but that's just the beginning of exciting discovery possibilities. ↗ Started to provide media monitoring services to analyze and track brand reputation across top global channels. ↗ Launched a new app that allows you to monitor media news in real time, track various analytical insights, and conveniently monitor your online reputation using the Repsense RSI platform. ↗ Initiated a fight against disinformation. Our latest AI tool excels at analyzing vast news sources, aiding in combating misinformation. This pivotal tool swiftly identifies propaganda, underscoring its significance in countering false narratives. Additionally, we organized the first anti-disinformation AI exercises - "Defense Games.” ↗ Conducted two major studies: "Lithuania in the Eyes of the World" and "Online Reputation Index." ↗ Our team expanded, as we've welcomed three highly skilled experts to join us. It's been a thrilling year of growth, innovation, and impactful initiatives. Stay tuned for what's next! 🔍

As Russian propaganda evolves, so too must the tools used to combat it. With the help of Adler - our newest AI tool, we have a powerful ally in the fight against this insidious tactic. Repsense CEO, Mykolas Katkus, appeared in the Lithuanian series “Understanding Russia” on the Alfa TV YouTube channel. He discussed the complex methods used by Russia to manipulate public opinion and explained how Adler’s advanced algorithms can quickly: 📌 Track hundreds of thousands of news sources worldwide 📌 Identify and analyze propaganda texts 📌 Offer valuable insights View the full interview linked in the comments. #Adler #Propaganda

"It seems that hostile states A/B test propaganda and constantly search for resonating #narratives. Some stories don't even make it to the West, but others spread dangerously fast. This April, we saw a fake story about drone attacks on Minsk get picked up by a major US media website in just 3 days after it got published in a small Belarussian blog." shared Mykolas Katkus at #LOGIN conference. After analyzing more than 50,000 articles, we noticed a lot of troubling trends. As media gets more fragmented, it also gets easier to spread disinformation. Today, prioritizing reliable sources and fostering media literacy skills is more crucial than ever.