Dysinfluence
Marc Owen Jones"Dysinfluence" - from Dys, meaning harmful, and influence - examines a critical evolution in digital manipulation - the strategic exploitation of influence systems to shape not just what people believe, but how they come to believe it.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 196 | Founded | 6 years ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
marcowenjones.substack.comLatest Issues
Operation Bogus Bylines: The pro-Iran network of fake journalists and the outlets that published their articles
OpenAI published a report on 8 October 2026 detailing two covert influence operations that used ChatGPT. One, which it named “Bogus Bylines”, originated in Iran and used seven fabricated journalist personas to submit articles to online publ...
The Other Red Sea Axis: Inside a mysterious pro-Türkiye, anti-UAE media network
I’ve been looking into a new influence operation called “Red Sea Axis”, which publishes extensively on #Sudan, #Somalia, #Ethiopia, #UAE and the Horn of Africa.
It involves fake journalist personas, repurposed X accounts, and a network...
An Influence Campaign Reached Millions of Europeans. But Who Was Behind the Websites Collecting Their Data?
There’s another angle to the influence operation I recently documented that warrants attention.
The network consisted of four ostensibly separate media outlets, The Levantine, Diplomatic Post, Frontline Radar and Global Reporters, publish...
An AI-Powered, Coordinated Paid Campaign on Sudan's War, Disguised as Four Independent News Sites
A week ago, a LinkedIn ad for a site called The Levantine came up in my feed. Curious, I started to dig.
The subsequent journey took me to Hong Kong, North Macedonia, Brussels, New Jersey, Israel and Dubai, Sudan and three other websites....
Something big has been targeting German voters and it probably isn’t Russia.
Voters in Saxony-Anhalt go to the polls today. For a while now @sohanalysis and I have been tracking a foreign information manipulation and interference campaign that has been pushing racist, Islamophobic and xenophobic content at German au...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Dysinfluence.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 71 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where Dysinfluence ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 99 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Marc Owen Jones, Associate Professor at Northwestern University in Qatar, is an award-winning expert on disinformation, media analytics and Middle East politics. His latest book is titled 'Digital Authoritarianism in the Middle East'.
Social
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Dysinfluence?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Dysinfluence on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Dysinfluence have?
To see how many people subscribe to Dysinfluence, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Dysinfluence?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Dysinfluence as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Dysinfluence?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Dysinfluence using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Dysinfluence?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Dysinfluence. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Dysinfluence?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.