Last week we attended CampaignTech 2012 in Washington, DC. It was a great time. We got to meet a lot of great people and listen to seminars and panels by some of the best in the industry. While there was a lot to take in, here are five major trends that political campaigns can expect to find in 2012 and beyond. Read More...
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5 Takeaways From CampaignTech 2012
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Is Your Political Campaign Ready For The Facebook Timeline?
All Facebook pages will soon switch over to the new ‘Timeline” format. This is a big change, one that your political campaigns should prepare for. Here is a short list of things you should do to prepare your campaign for the Facebook Timeline changes. Read More...
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Political Facebook Pages With Shortstack – A Review
Building a custom political Facebook Page is easier than it used to be. Today, campaigns of all sizes can create a terrific Facebook experience that is easy for anyone with a bit of creativity and design skill to put together. Read More...
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A Candidate’s Name Is the Only Thing That Doesn’t Change
Here’s a quick tip for candidates who are starting their online campaigns: Pick a name that’s going to last! For your website and social media profiles, you should choose a single name for consistency. The question is whether you should include the name of the office you are seeking. Read More...
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What’s Popular in 2012 Digital Political Advertising
According to a recent survey by STRATA US political campaigns in 2011-2012 have spent 100% more in online advertisements than they did during the 2010 midterm elections. ZU5HN5S7NR9J Read More...
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The Tools We Use
New clients often ask us what online services and tools we recommend. Here are a few tools that we use for OnlineCandidate.com and would recommend for any political campaign. Read More...
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Top Tips for Political Social Media Campaigns
Starting out, knowing the ins and outs of online networking can be a bit daunting for candidates. Here are a few tips for political campaigns are unfamiliar or starting out with the whole social media thing. Read More...
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5 Assumptions That Will Tank Your Campaign Website
Here are some common assumptions that can cause problems for political campaigns. These issues can apply to those who already have campaign websites or are looking to start one. Read More...
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3 Online Campaigning Facts and Myths
There’s a lot of information about how much and how often people are using the web for political campaigning. For example, you may hear that Facebook now reaches over 70% of the US Internet population each month. You may think that’s a great statistic, but the truth is little more complicated. Here are three myths that new candidates tend to have when planning out their online campaigns. Read More...
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3 Essential Social Networks for Online Campaigning
Though is still early summer, November elections will be here before you know it! As a political candidate, what are you doing right now to make the most of social media and get voters to support you in the voting booth? Read More...
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