Here’s an observation I’ve been meaning to write up since Netroots Nation this summer, but one that seems particularly relevant now as both Democrats and Republicans are getting their first views of their current legislators in action: if you want to change the direction of your party...
Read More »Cross-posted on techPresident and K Street Cafe At a New Organizing Institute presentation this morning, former Obama new media director Joe Rospars (last seen in these pages talking about the importance of good content to the campaign’s work) made a really significant point — his...
Read More »The Campaign 2008 discussion at GW’s School of New Media and Public Affairs earlier this month covered a lot more than just the importance of video in the Obama online machine: among other topics, the panel of experienced journalists couldn’t help but also consider the role and future...
Read More »Cross-posted on techPresident As reported on TPM Cafe yesterday, the Obama transition team has named its first online communications staff: Macon Phillips, formerly of Blue State Digital and the Obama campaign, will head new media, and Jesse Lee will handle “online communications,”...
Read More »If you’re a whiz at constructing advocacy or fundraising email campaigns, the Obama campaign would like to chat — you’d better be willing to relocate to Chicago for a few months, though. Responsibilities will include planning and executing email campaigns to support our 50-state...
Read More »Has John McCain assembled an internet juggernaut? Hotline On Call has terrific details of the group he’s put together, which includes “top talent from nearly every major division of the Bush-Cheney campaign” as well as Dean’s ‘net guru and social marketing expert...
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