Posts Tagged ‘Politics’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is opening up a discussion between himself and the Arab “internet generation”, hoping to start an Israeli-Arab dialogue on YouTube.

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A unique and thought-provoking game has joined the social gaming community through Russian-based VKontakte network. Politics reflects the reality of Russia’s political arena with its conflict, intrigue and all of the key players. Whether you are announcing your presidential bid or gossiping within high-profile societal circles, Politics will educate, challenge, entertain and shock.

Based on a study by digital agency SocialVibe in May 2011, 94% of voting-age social media users are more likely to watch an entire political message viewed online, and then 39% will share it with an average of 130 friends. The study also found that an investment of $25,000 in a campaign that engages social media users could spread the content online to people of voting age in all 50 states within 24 hours. That’s a lot of bang for the buck.

Political Action Committee Turn Right USA may take the cake for the most offensive and inappropriate attack ad with their new anti-Janice Hahn ad, uploaded to YouTube just days ago.

By the time you read this, Newt Gingrich may have already dropped out of the Presidential race. This will happen at some point in the future, and there are many reasons why, but the most interesting and surely novel reason for the failure to obtain his party’s nomination for President of the United States is [...]

A gay rights activist threw glitter over former House Speaker and 2012 GOP Presidential candidate at a book signing in Minneapolis and the video is climbing the YouTube charts.

Today, political debate has made its way to YouTube with the launch of YouTube Town Hall, a new platform where congressmen go head-to-head on the issues that matter to you.

Is Donald Trump an embarrassment? Indy 500 fans seem to think so. A Facebook protest page forced “The Donald” to pull out of the Indy 500.

Legislation that would dramatically change the way online advertising and Web companies are allowed to collect and retain consumers’ personal data is moving forward in the U.S., from sea to shining sea.

“2012 is coming! 2012 is coming!” No, this isn’t an apocalyptic chant; it’s a fact: the 2012 Presidential Election is fast approaching. But, before Republicans and Democrats start looking forward, they should look North. Canada just had a Federal election dubbed “the social media election”, and there’s plenty they can learn about social media and politics.