US EditionDemocrats eye Republicans’ success with social media to transform messaging
- Democrats acknowledge that Republicans are dominating online spaces in social media campaigning, with some sources noting the need to engage with this new media for spreading their message effectively.
- Democratic influencer Olivia Julianna criticized Democrats for having messaging that is too 'intellectualized' and not reaching the average person.
- Both parties need to invest in relationships with content creators to navigate the changing political landscape.
- Pew Research indicates that about 20% of Americans get news from influencers, with right-leaning influencers outnumbering left-leaning ones, 27% to 21%.
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Democrats eye Republicans’ success with social media to transform messaging
While Democrats have long commanded legacy media attention, Republicans have made up ground with content creation to broadcast their own messages to growing online audiences. President Donald Trump has always had a love-hate relationship with legacy news outlets, but his…
Pols & Politics: Gov. Healey clearly wants to play a part in remaking the Democratic Party
Gov. Maura Healey is making it clear that she wants to be at the forefront of remaking the Democratic Party after a crushing defeat in November handed President Donald Trump a second term in the White House. In two national interviews this month, Healey threw not-so-subtle jabs at top Democrats in Washington, criticized her own party for having a “brand problem,” and again threw shade at President Joe Biden for not stepping out of the presidenti…
Democrats eye Republicans' online success to transform messaging - Washington Examiner
While Democrats have long commanded legacy media attention, Republicans have made up ground with content creation to broadcast their own messages to growing online audiences. President Donald Trump has always had a love-hate relationship with legacy news outlets, but his 2024 presidential campaign saw him embracing social media to boost his message and reach new audiences.Trump recorded several lengthy interviews with male influencers, including…
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