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RNC Uses YouTube as Main Social Media Outlet

The Republican National Convention has made known this year’s main social media strategy: YouTube. Calling their approach the “Convention Without Walls”, the happenings to occur in Tampa, Florida will

By Amanda Le

/ August 20, 2012

RNC Uses YouTube as Main Social Media Outlet

"The Social Campaign": 2008 Vs. 2012 [Infographic]

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

/ August 19, 2012

"The Social Campaign": 2008 Vs. 2012 [Infographic]

Update: "Media Scrutiny Theater" Latest Video

As a follow-up to my previous post which profiled NPR's broadcast "On the Media" and its feature "Media Scrutiny Theater", I'm updating

By Amanda Le

/ August 18, 2012

Update: "Media Scrutiny Theater" Latest Video

Should We Nationalize Facebook?

With growing questions about the prospects of long term continuity for Facebook and its record low stock prices, people are weighing in on the possibilities for the current most popular

By Amanda Le

/ August 17, 2012

‘Pics or it Didn’t Happen’: 5 Ways Politicians Are Using Instagram

Not just wildly popular for ‘rich kids’ or hipsters, Instagram and its 40 million-user following, is an up and comer for social media use in politics. Here are 5 creative

By Amanda Le

/ August 16, 2012

‘Pics or it Didn’t Happen’: 5 Ways Politicians Are Using Instagram

Social Media Spotlight: Washington Post’s #2012Unfiltered

Instagram photo by A.J. Chavar Name: #2012Unfiltered Social Media Stats: Tagged: 805 photos Quote: – Ryan Kellett, Washington Post reporter Why they made the cut: In the virtual world of

By Amanda Le

/ August 15, 2012

Social Media Spotlight: Washington Post’s #2012Unfiltered

On the Media: "Media Scrutiny Theater"

NPR’s one hour long weekly podcast, “On the Media” is an interesting find on the media front for holding politics in the “Fourth Estate” accountable for their actions. Originally

By Amanda Le

/ August 14, 2012

Mobile Apps and You

Fox News announced the release of their new app for the iPad, “You Decide 2012 Map”, in which users can make predictions on the overall outcome of the presidential election.

By Amanda Le

/ August 13, 2012

The Psychology of Social Networking [Infographic]

Here's an interesting graphic from Brandignity on the psychology of social networking. Some highlights of the infographic: * Nine out of ten US internet users are on a social

By Amanda Le

/ August 12, 2012

The Psychology of Social Networking [Infographic]

Votizen Creates a New Kind of Voter Outreach

Votizen, a non-partisan and non affiliated political platform whose goal is to "restore American democracy,” just released a new feature that may revolutionize the way in which politicians and

By Amanda Le

/ August 11, 2012

Votizen Creates a New Kind of Voter Outreach

Social Slipups: 83 Million "Fake" Facebook Accounts

From facebookcraze.com 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

By Amanda Le

/ August 10, 2012

Social Slipups: 83 Million "Fake" Facebook Accounts

Votizen Creates a New Kind of Voter Outreach

Votizen, a non-partisan and non affiliated political platform whose goal is to "restore American democracy,” just released a new feature that may revolutionize the way in which politicians and

By Amanda Le

/ August 9, 2012