Virtual Book Parties

Recorded in mid-December 2009, these virtual book parties for About Face: The Dramatic Impact of the Internet on Politics and Advocacy (E-Voter Institute Press, 2009) make for interesting listening and might even make you want to buy the book.  These bi-partisan discussions with many of the contributors to the book add an update and further reality check for strategists, candidates, and campaign managers.

Go to the E-Voter Store for details on how to get the About Face book in print or eBook format.

First Virtual Book Party

Topics include targeting, voter expectations, mobile, search and online ads.

Participants

Karen Jagoda, Shaun Dakin, Kathie Legg, Tony Winders, Colin Delany, Jason Krebs, Porter Bayne, Cyrus Krohn

Second Virtual Book Party

Topics include the new face of political and advocacy campaigns, trends to watch for in 2010 and 2012, and reaching the loyal base as well as swing and Independent voters.

Participants

Karen Jagoda, Michael Bassik, Tony Winders, Rich Berke, Ben Katz, Dan Schnur, Mark Davis

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Viral Growth of Social Nets

Podcast today with guest Michael Turk, VP of Industry Grassroots for the National Cable & Telecommunications Association starts with a discussion about naymz.com and how he “invited” hundreds of his contacts to join.  Other topics include trends in social net functionality and managing a presence on multiple social networks. Check out NYTimes article All You Need to Know to Tweet on Twitter which gets into some useful tips which Michael elaborates on.  Trend watch: Michael reports his 3 year old son is showing signs of wanting to start his own circle and is not exactly willing to join in the establish circle at his school. Time to start his own Facebook group?  Listen to the interview.

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