Mark Boukes

Dr. Mark Boukes is an Associate Professor in Communication Sciences at the University of Amsterdam’s Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, specializing in Communication, Organizations and Society. His research focuses on media effects, political satire, corporate social responsibility (CSR) communication, and digital journalism practices. He collaborates with organizations like the NVJ Labour Market Monitor and SWOCC, investigating topics such as media trust, satire’s role in political discourse, and the impact of humor in communication. His work bridges theoretical research with practical implications for media literacy and corporate advocacy.

Key affiliations include the Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR) and the Dutch Journalism Fund. Boukes has contributed to studies on pandemic media use, online political deliberation, and the effectiveness of fact-checking versus satirical responses to misinformation. He frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and presents at academic conferences, emphasizing the societal relevance of his findings.

Education: PhD in Communication Sciences (2015, UvA), specializing in infotainment’s political communication effects.
Research Interests: Media effects, political satire’s societal impact, CSR messaging strategies, and digital news consumption patterns.
Grants & Collaborations: Collaborator on NVJ Labour Market Monitor projects, SWOCC research initiatives, and international comparative studies on media pluralism and public trust in journalism.
Labs/Teams: Part of ASCoR, contributing to interdisciplinary research on media and society.