- For Democrats, Turnout Efforts Look Successful (Though Not Elections). State-by-state comparison shows the results, but Dems still lost. C.f. DCCC Touts Historic Fundraising, Advertising. Only problem: that whole “winning” thing.
- How Big Data sucked the soul out of Democratic politics. C.f. Data-Driven Campaigns Zero In on Voters, but Messages Are Lacking and Politics in the Age of Big Data: Poll-assisted pandering has not made us any better off. Plus, Death by data.
- Obama Digital Guru to Democrats: Stop Being Lame.
- In politics, the one thing you can’t run away from is yourself.
- They Like Me, They Really Like Me: Ed Gillespie, Facebook and the near-upset of the year. Take with a large grain of salt — too many tangled variables to give Facebook this much credit.
- Digital consultants: Online ad scarcity a myth, while [Online ad] Viewability is the 2014 buzzword, but placement is still key. But, Does Digital Advertising Work for Political Campaigns?
- G.O.P. Ads Chase Voters at Home and on the Go.
- Digital Distinction in a Crowded Louisiana House Race.
- Rauner camp credits data, discipline; critics say tactics not new.
- Buzzfeed teams up with Facebook to analyze social trends in politics. But skeptics have pointed out that even in this first article, they’re playing fast and loose with numbers taken out of context.
- More Voters Rely on Smartphones and Social Media, plus The Case for Social Media: Americans Favor Facebook Over CNN and Fox for Political News. Straight from the source: Cell Phones, Social Media and Campaign 2014 [Pew Research].
- [More from Pew] Facebook and Twitter as political forums: Two different dynamics.
- Teddy Goff discusses evolving role of social media in political campaigns. C.f. For Politicians, Instagram Is Cool, But Facebook Is Still King and With selfies and listicles, U.S. politicians go vote-hunting on social media.
- Marco Rubio Has A Professional Photographer With Him On The Trail. People who get their photos taken with the Florida senator can download the professional shots after they give their information to Rubio’s PAC. Via Beth Becker
- It’s not a theory. We know for a fact Facebook can influence elections.
- Facebook Wants You to Vote on Tuesday. Here’s How It Messed With Your Feed in 2012. A touch hyperbolic?
- In tight elections, groups try shame as turnout tactic.
- Just a Handful of Social Media Comments Can Grab the Attention of Congress, Study Shows.
- When Presidents Attack (on Social Media). Clinton v Bush, redux.
- 4 Ideas for a #GivingTuesday Crowdfunding Campaign.
- Online Advocacy Drives List Growth.
- Measuring Conversions Across Devices.
- Advocacy Strategies for Lame Duck Sessions.
- The Great Mysteries of Donor Retention.
- Can You Make A Campaign Go Viral? Nope.
- Email’s (Still) Not Dead. Yep.
- Member Engagement is Vital, So Why Don’t More Associations Track It?
- Facebook Is Giving You More Control Over Your News Feed, and More Ways to Control What You See in Your News Feed.
- Adobe’s smart new iPad app for designers.
- You’ve heard of HealthCare.gov. Now meet HealthCare.com.
- Multimedia Storytelling – Does Your Organization Have What It Takes?
- The Truth About Anonymous’s Activism: A look behind the mask reveals a naïve techno-utopianism, and Revealing Anonymous: An Interview With Gabriella Coleman.
- 6 Ways Technology is Helping to Fight Ebola.
- And finally, Cheezburger’s 2014 Midterm Election Links of the Day.
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– cpd
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