2012 Elections- 5 Reasons Social Media Plays A Major Role

Both Democrats and Republicans are using a mix of traditional media and social media to campaign, monitor and communicate in this year’s Presidential elections. Likewise, voters and donors are using social media as a source for news gathering. It’s indisputable that social media is playing a stronger part than ever in a candidate’s success.

Here is why social media plays a major role in this year’s elections. Social media is:

• Widespread- Each candidate has millions of followers and fans online.
•  Real time- Social media allows candidates to monitor conversations immediately.
• Multi-channel- Candidates use not only Facebook and Twitter, but Pinterest and Instagram as well.
• Uncontrollable- Social media can be seen as a credible source because even with multiple social media managers, candidates don’t have control over everything voters say.
• Easy and Effective- It’s more simple to send out one post and reach all your followers and fans than to control what political reporters say about a candidate.

What does this mean for your brand? Social media is important and influential. Presidential candidates understand social media’s strengths and you can use those strengths for your brand too.

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