Well, “bribery” of a sort: over the past couple of days, two different organizations have tried an interesting tack to build their Facebook followings, promising to make a donation to a cause if people “like” their Facebook...
New guest article, new guest author! Beth Becker’s first piece for Epolitics.com reviews a mobile CRM tool with implications for elected officials and campaigns alike. Look for more from Beth to come, and also check her out on Twitter and at...
Wow, the new version of Online Politics 101 is “selling” like hotcakes — the (free) PDF has been downloaded over 750 times since its release three days ago. Plus, the download page and announcement post together have been Tweeted...
If you want to change the world using digital tools, Online Politics 101 is the place to start. Over the course of 22 chapters and 31,000 words, this comprehensive guide covers online advocacy technologies and tactics in depth, with an emphasis on...
Hey kids, check those details before you post that web video! Lisa Murkowski’s staff apparently didn’t, and they misspelled HER OWN NAME in the original version of the ad below: Yep, the ad listed “www.lisamurkwski.com” in...
It’s an old idea on Epolitics.com, but a good one still — email and social networks work well together, no matter how many people try to predict (for instance) that Facebook dooms email to irrelevance. Two good examples popped up today...
The folks over at Ranker.com have done us a solid by gathering their ten favorite instances of Jon Stewart absolutely destroying Fox News, typically with its own anchors’ own words. My only complaint? They link to the clips and describe them...
E=mc2? Not on Conservapedia. How to raise funds for your nonprofit using social media. Note extensive E.pol quotes. New list of politicians’ social media channels. Social networking sites gain clout in campaigns, with politicians using social...
Reports of indictments against two Republican big donors may be breaking news this morning, but details of their political contributions are nothing new online: According to the Washington Post, “The SEC has charged Samuel Wyly and Charles...
Outside Links: New federal gov web 2.0 policies Digital Diplomacy Government Use of Social Media — “In Addition to,” Not “In Lieu of” GovTwit: A guide to government officials on Twitter 12 Social Media for Government...