Flickring here, twittering there
This article was very interesting. It is pretty much showing how technology such as social networking sites, youtube and twitter have played huge roles in campaigning. These new ways adapt to the new generation. For example almost all teens, young adults use the computer more then anything else throughout there day. So why not use Youtube to campaign. It is a very smart idea. Online campaigning is probably one of the smartest ideas. It is another way to get through to people other then the television.
How beneficial is campaigning online for a candidate?
Have you followed any of your politicians online? (Such as using YouTube,Twitter, and etc)
Obama Uses Text Messaging With Eye on Nov 4 (listen: 4 min)
This article is really cool. It is showing once again how technology can help a candidate. In this article before Obama went to speak, a guy announced to the crowd to to text to this number. To a crowd of 70,000. This is such smart marketing especailly for for Obama Campaign. By texting this number you are helping spread the word to vote. Not all the 70,000 people will text that number, but a good amount will and this will help spread the word to vote. Using technology to your advantage.
Would you like to received a text message telling you to vote? Instead of having to remind yourself to.
How Much is YouTube Worth to Obama and McCain?
Now a days it is almost foolish for a person running for a political position to not use Youtube. YouTube gives you advantage. One major advantage is the cost. The cost of Youtube is nothing where as airing something on television is very expensive. People tend to go on YouTube more then one time a day, so why not its free and if you are not very popular, it does not hurt to use. Plus with YouTube you have unlimited airtime allowing you to post a large amount of videos. It is and easy way to get the word out. You how Obama and McCain used YouTube to there advantage.
Do you think it is foolish if a candidate does not use YouTube?
One Lap top Per Child
I think this is an awesome idea. Technology is advancing so much and the cost is becoming so cheap. Why not help out a kid who probably has never even heard of a lap top. What is really cool about this is that the laptop is not super advanced but pretty basic. It can do all your normal web surfing for all your basic needs. The lap top only cost $188 and when you buy it you are actually buying two, one for a poor child in another country. It is very durable as well. it can get wet, get dirt on it and even be dropped. this is a great idea and im looking forward to seeing the success of this product.
Would you buy one of these lap tops?
the daily me
This article is really interesting. It is pretty much talking about how we as people filter our television to what we want to view. By doing this were are limiting ourselves. we are not watching news, but watching only what we prefer,where as it would be better to view a wide range of things. Filtering is playing a big role in todays society. People are not watching anything but what they prefer. There are so many systems out there that allow us to do so much. For example Tivo. I am a person who uses Tivo and i have to say that i think it is great, it allows me to record all the shows that i prefer. I have total control over my tv. I can see how this can be a problem in the politcal world. We are only being exposed to what we want to hear and see. Instead of hearing everything.
Do you Agree with this article about filtering? Is it good or bad in your words.
