Politics and new media in ex/communist states – the example of Montenegro

Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to explore the use of evolutionary and institutionalization models to understand the technical progression of sustainability in political organizations and their contribution to sustainable effectiveness. It describes the evolution of mass media, political marketing, in the organization’s strategy and design and the methods it is using to institutionalize this political and transition change.

Design/methodology/approach

The study describes models of sustainability evolution and political and technical change, in political and social life in transition state Montenegro.

Findings

Online and internet presentations of political programs, political blogs, sites that promote the national history and culture of the desired perception – the achievements have already risen in Montenegro in the first decade of the new millennium and beyond. Internet presentation of political subjects are reduced mainly to a brief presentation of history and of political parties, and mostly during the current election campaign, serving to inform the public about the program and promotion announcements.

Originality/value

The findings of this study will help senior executives with responsibility for transition states. The aim of this paper is to show the transformation of the media during the transition period from one political system to another. With the use of descriptive methodological postulates and numerous case studies. With a wealth of facts and examples, which contributes to the originality and value of the article. The significance and originality of this research and article is reflected in a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to the transition process and quantitative and qualitative development of the media.

Citation

Scekic, R., Lakic, S. and Pejanovic, A. (2022), "Politics and new media in ex/communist states – the example of Montenegro", Kybernetes, Vol. 51 No. 1, pp. 383-402. https://doi.org/10.1108/K-06-2020-0376