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\The Social Campaign\: 2008 Vs. 2012

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

By Amanda Le

/ September 18, 2012

Social Spotlight: AP’s Evan Vucci

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

By Amanda Le

/ September 10, 2012

Pew's "Politics on Social Networking Sites" Discussed

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

By Amanda Le

/ September 7, 2012

Pew's "Politics on Social Networking Sites" Discussed

InvisibleObama Twitter Goes Viral

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

By Amanda Le

/ September 4, 2012

Wrap Up of Social Media in RNC [INFOGRAPHICS]

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&

By Amanda Le

/ September 4, 2012

Wrap Up of Social Media in RNC [INFOGRAPHICS]

Social Slipup: Chris Christie dubbed “Governor YouTube”

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

By Amanda Le

/ August 30, 2012

Social Slipup: Chris Christie dubbed “Governor YouTube”

Follow the Romney/Ryan Campaign on Instagram

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

By Amanda Le

/ August 29, 2012

Follow the Romney/Ryan Campaign on Instagram

YouTube’s New “Election Hub” Plays Role in News

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

By Amanda Le

/ August 29, 2012

YouTube’s New “Election Hub” Plays Role in News

A Guide to Following the 2012 RNC Through Social Media

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

By Amanda Le

/ August 27, 2012

A Guide to Following the 2012 RNC Through Social Media

Social Spotlight: Convention Coverage on Tumblr

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

By Amanda Le

/ August 24, 2012

Social Spotlight: Convention Coverage on Tumblr

New Poll Shows Voters Still Using Old Media

In a recent publication released by National USC Annenberg and LA Times, their poll shows the relationship between politics and the press. The poll that surveyed 1,009 registered voters

By Amanda Le

/ August 24, 2012

New Poll Shows Voters Still Using Old Media

Social Slipups: POLITICO Reporters on Twitter

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

By Amanda Le

/ August 22, 2012