Articles by Amanda Le

How will this year's presidential election differ in terms of social media as compared to 2008? MDG Advertising put together this infographic on the "Growing Reach of Social Media's Election Impact". Some highlights of their graphic entitles "The Social Campaign" include: * Two thirds os social media user ages 18-34 will be referencing social sites to learn about candidates * 88% of internet users receive most of their election news online * 82% of all adults recieve most of their election n...

As part of our effort to report on social media trends, tools, and technology, we will be periodically recognizing politicians, candidates, and political organizations who are utilizing social media in effective and creative ways. Photo from http://statigr.am/p/262964177865127396_21089972 Name: Evan Vucci (@evanvucci) Social Media Stats: Followers: 18k Photos: 508 Photo Likes: 25,000+ Quote: “We launched #aponthetrail at the conventions because they are a colorful spectacle with an eclec...

In a recent report published by Pew Research Center, Lee Rainie and Aaron Smith discuss the correlation between politics and social media as a part of Pew's larger “Internet & American Life Project.” As one of the seven projects of Pew, the "Internet & American Life Project" focuses on “the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.” In their most recent publication entitled “Politics on Social Networking Sites,” surveys reveal the prevalence and importance placed on political a...

Screenshot from https://twitter.com/InvisibleObama The world of social media rejoiced when the RNC broadcasted Clint Eastwood's unfortunate exchange with a chair. The skit was supposed to be in support of Romney and the GOP, but the reaction has generally not been favorable. The fact that this occurred just minutes before Romney's acceptance speech did not help. Reminiscent of "planking," the action of "Eastwooding" has become popular with people taking pictures of chairs in various comical way...

As heavily focused on in this past month, the role of Social Media in the RNC has been both praised and criticized. The idea of a "Convention Without Walls" signified a huge step in technology radically changing how politics is promoted. The implications of this new kind of coverage, from live-streaming to Google hangouts, has proven new territory taken on by the GOP. As the close of the RNC has passed, so raises the question of how the GOP's social media strategy actually panned out. In a part...

With a focus on social media blunders, Twitter gaffes, and Facebook faux pas, we’ll be profiling one politician, political figure, organization, or candidate who has committed one of the social media sins in our weekly series Social Slipups. Image from realclearpolitics.com Infamous for his blunt, “tell it like it is” mentality, the Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie is making news with his recent speech given at the 2012 Republican National Convention. Although many praise him for his stra...

For those of you with smart phones and the free downloadable app, Instagram, you can now follow the campaign trail of the GOP presidential candidate and the convention right from your phone. Instagram suggests checking out these social reporters and their Instagram accounts for political updates straight from Tampa. alexnbcnewsashleyrparkerThe New York TimeszekejmillerBuzzfeedfeliciasonmezphilipruckerThe Washington PostkevinmaddendcPoliticogingergibsonThe Star-Ledger Don't forget to contribute...

Image from talkingpointsmemo.com There is no question of the skyrocketing popularity YouTube and its video platform has seen. Because of this, news through the medium of video has in many ways, been revolutionized. With growing distrust of popular and traditional news sources by Americans, the value of platforms like YouTube grows. YouTube has picked up on this with their recent launch of their “Election Hub”. The feed that is updated not just daily, but hourly to stay up to date with politica...

Image from rawstory.com Can’t make it to Tampa? You can still keep updated on this year’s Republican National Convention (RNC) in realtime, delivered with the spunky canter that comes with social media. Dubbed as “The Convention Without Walls”, the social media strategy of this year’s RNC is reinvented to delve into many forms of social media. Here is our guide to navigating social media in order to stay updated on the happenings of the convention. The list includes political accounts both of...