The Washington Post (or, properly, Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive) is one news outlet that gets social media: they seem to truly understand the the benefits that come from being a part of the broader internet conversation as well as the ability...
Following up on last week’s manifesto about using databases for political microtargeting, Phil Lepanto from Connections Media has an exhaustive piece (his second on e.politics) about the mechanics of collecting and using data to identify...
Excellent article, and it hits on my current favorite theme, microtargeting. Subscription only, alas. Some critical quotes: “Though most political ad dollars traditionally are spent after Labor Day, tight primaries and early spending on House...
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...
Nicco Mele Taking a Leave of Absence from EchoDitto. His support for John McCain seems to have raised concerns about the firm’s commitment to progressive causes and clients. He’s a damn sharp (and genuinely nice) guy, and that has to be...
Continuing this week’s SMS frenzy, the Post has a series of examples from around the world of how protest organizers are using text messages not only to turn out crowds but to manage them in the streets. But beware, your government might just...
Looking at coverage of the online political world, I sometimes wonder if we’re missing the point: blogs, YouTube and social media are fun and interesting, but are they winning elections? Thinking about the Lieberman/Lamont primary, it seems...
Schwarzenegger’s texting updates from the California GOP convention, and a new campaign is planning to register young Latino voters from their cell phones. Here’s more about the technology Voto Latino’s using, which is open to...
Post: Burns Burned by Video Clips. His opponent is distributing clips to the press via old-school videotape, but at least one has shown up on YouTube. AdAge: The Reach Most Marketers Crave Still Comes From TV, Print and Internet Ads, not from blogs...
Good overview article — includes a bunch of examples of recent online political video fun, ranging from a fake Gore bore to a senatorial sleepyhead captured on film to Michelle Malkin’s minions, with a pass through deep macaca on the way...