FAQ:

Is all of this real?

Unfortunately yes. The events shown here actually took place, and credible citations have been provided for each claim.



Who made this?

This case study was created by a group of concerned advertising creatives from across the globe, and we’ve paid to submit it to advertising award shows on Russia's behalf. As marketing professionals who spend their days using these same tools, we find ourselves humbled by the skill, innovation, and impact of Russia’s election-meddling campaign. And not in a good way.



Advertising has award shows?

Yep. It’s a whole thing.



I’m an awards show judge — why should I vote for Russia?

By nominating this entry, you will accomplish 2 things:

1: You will be recognizing what is inarguably (and unfortunately) the most impactful advertising campaign of the century.

2: You will help spark an important conversation in and around the awards ceremony, which (we hope) will lead to new preventative initiatives among the influential tech, media, and creative leaders in attendance.



I’m not a judge — what can I do to help?

Scroll down. We’ve included a few links to relevant organizations and tools.



But this isn’t gonna happen again…right?

A recent report from the Foreign Relations Committee concluded that the United States (and all global democracies) remain highly vulnerable to election meddling in 2018. We must do more to safeguard the democratic process before it's too late.