Panagiota Antonopoulou

Panagiota Antonopoulou is a Professor at the University of Peloponnese, affiliated with the Faculty of Human Movement Sciences and Quality of Life and the Department of Sports Organization & Management. Her work bridges media studies, political communication, and sports management, with a focus on place branding and digital media impacts.

• Education: Doctoral degree in Sociology from Panteion University (dissertation: The role of television in national elections, Grade: Excellent)

Research interests include:

• Sports, media, and political communication interactions
• Place branding through ultra-distance events like Spartathlon
• Crisis management in sports organizations
• Sustainable tourism and urban identity (e.g., Piraeus, Sparta)
• Strategic HRM in sports events and facilities

Recent publications highlight:

• Algorithmic journalism in sports reporting (2018)
• Media's role in shaping perceptions of sports violence (2012–2017)
• Place branding strategies for regional development (2017)
• Evolution of Greek sports press and radio (2008–2012)

She teaches courses such as:

• "Sports Journalism and Media" (2015–present)
• "Tourism Politics and Strategy" (2015–present)
• "Communication and Writing Skills" (2010–present)