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Politics

From Alaska to All Over: Sarah Palin in Social Media

Nov. 13, 2008

Beginning the day after Election Day and lasting until seven days later on November 12, my blog’s analytics indicate 282 pageviews of my August 29, 2008 article: Wanna Know Where to Find Palin Online?
The average viewer remained on the page for 2 minutes and 47 seconds, and 6 people posted comments since November 5.
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Will Social Media Replace TV, Radio & Newspapers?

Nov. 6, 2008

In a word, no.
But if you’re a business, organization, or government agency and think you can continue with your advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns as you’ve always done without regard for this newfangled thing called “the internet,” think again!
An entry in today’s Boston Real Estate Blog questions whether social media tools like Facebook and [...]

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DNC & RNC Chairmen Reflect on the Internet & Election

Nov. 5, 2008

Moments ago, I tuned into C-SPAN to hear a live taping from the National Press Club as Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean and Republican National Committee Chairman Mike Duncan reflected on the 2008 election results.
Stepping to the podium to answer the question whether the internet and the media should be viewed differently, Donkey chairman [...]

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Anything is Possible

Nov. 5, 2008

As I watched the election results flash on my TV screen while I surfed between CNN, MSNBC, New England Cable News, and Comedy Central, I simultaneously sent messages to my Twitter stream of friends and strangers – people I’ve met in person and others I don’t know other than living around the world – who [...]

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How Social Media Changed the U.S. Presidential Election

Nov. 1, 2008

I continue to be fascinated, albeit not surprised, by the blurring line between politics and technology, specifically social media. With the 2008 U.S. presidential election approaching on November 4, I dedicate my weekly roundup to a look at this connection.
In mid-August, I wrote about the role technology plays in the election, focusing on the number [...]

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