Blake Lively, Astroturfing and Justin Baldoni

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Hollywood feud allegedly involved a smear campaign and 'astroturfing'
In a social media ecosystem already rife with misogyny, racism and aggression, experts say it's remarkably easy to shape the narrative around a public figure through "astroturfing".
What Is Astroturfing? Experts Break Down the PR Tactic Used in Alleged Smear Campaign Against Blake Lively (Exclusive)
Lively's allegations center on astroturfing, a tactic that manipulates public opinion by creating a false impression of grassroots support or opposition
What’s astroturfing? The secret PR tactic that’s key to Blake Lively’s lawsuit against Justin Baldoni
So, Blake Lively has officially filed a legal complaint against Justin Baldoni and his company Wayfarer Studios. She claims he sexually harassed her, then Justin Baldoni launched a negative PR campaign against her as retaliation.
Justin Baldoni's Astroturfing, Slander, Sexual Harassment: It Ends With Blake Lively
An 80-page complaint by Blake Lively against her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni has opened a can of worms
Fallout Continues For Justin Baldoni As Bart Johnson, Former Collaborators & More Support Blake Lively Amid ‘It Ends With Us' Complaint
Fallout has continued over the holidays for Justin Baldoni as more speak out in support of Blake Lively, following her filing of a complaint alleging a targeted smear campaign in retaliation against her addressing of sexual harassment on the set of their film It Ends With Us.
Podcaster Deletes Justin Baldoni Episode After Blake Lively Allegations: 'Every Form of Abuse Should Be Called Out'
Justin Baldoni spoke about emotional difficulties he faced while directing 'It Ends With Us' on the Dec. 4 episode of the 'How to Fail' podcast
The Blake Lively Scandal Goes So Much Deeper Than Justin Baldoni
Justin Baldoni hired a PR crisis firm, Jonesworks, to “bury” Blake Lively. Jonesworks is owned by Stephanie Jones, who is married to Jason Hodes, an agent at WME — the same firm that represents Lively and Ryan Reynolds. Jonesworks also represented Lively and Reynolds at one point, though not during the smear campaign orchestrated by Baldoni.
Justin Baldoni Dropped By WME Following Blake Lively’s Sexual Harassment Complaint
Justin Baldoni is no longer a client of WME. The decision was made after the sexual harassment and retaliation complaint filed by Blake Lively
Journalist Who Went Viral for Criticizing Blake Lively Denies Being Part of Justin Baldoni's Alleged Smear Campaign: ‘I Would Never Do That'
Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa has denied involvement in a smear campaign that was allegedly orchestrated by “It Ends With Us” director and actor Justin Baldoni against his co-star Blake Lively. Over the summer,
Amber Heard Supports Blake Lively Amid Justin Baldoni Smear Campaign Allegations: ‘I Saw This Firsthand’
Lively's harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, whose PR crisis manager also worked with Johhny Deep, revealed details of an alleged social media smear campaign
PR pros call fallout of Lively-Baldoni saga a 'black eye' for the industry
Blake Lively's bombshell lawsuit against Justin Baldoni shed a light on the business of crisis PR. Industry veterans say this ...
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What Is Astroturfing? Justin Baldoni’s Sinister Tactic to Malign Blake Lively Involved Taylor Swift and Hailey Bieber Amid Disturbing Allegations
Justin Baldoni's deceptive astroturfing strategy against Blake Lively reportedly included mentions of Taylor Swift and Hailey ...
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What Is Astroturfing? What Blake Lively's Viral It Ends With Us Lawsuit Accuses And What A Publicist Says Really Happened
Lively also alleged that Baldoni launched a smear campaign against her, but the publicist at the center of the lawsuit has spoken out about the “astroturfing” claims. What Are Blake Lively’s ...