ClickZ News - Politics & Advocacy

During the 2008 election season, ClickZ News became known for its groundbreaking coverage of the paid digital media efforts of the presidential campaigns. But Campaign '08 was only the first chapter of an ongoing tale that will change politics as we know it.

Stay tuned to ClickZ's Politics & Advocacy section for the latest news on how political campaigns, nonprofits, advocacy groups and other organizations are using online advertising and other paid digital platforms to spread their messages, persuade voters, influence legislators, get out the vote, and -- of course -- raise donations.

Brown's Aggressive Web Buys Crushed Coakley, Drove Volunteers
Web ads led to a 122 percent boost in signups from supporters interested in volunteering to get out the vote for Scott Brown's Senate campaign. Mar 11, 2010

Partners in New D.C. Firm Cut Teeth on GOP Controversy
Right-leaning heavy-hitters form a political consultancy aiming to remove the barriers between digital and traditional media. Mar 8, 2010

Fundraising Drives Web Election Campaigns in U.S., But Not in U.K.
Unlike in the U.S., fundraising is not a major component of election campaigns in the U.K., and that is reflected in how they operate online. Feb 23, 2010

Video: A Talk with Bloomberg '09 Digital Strategist
View a Q&A with Jonah Seiger, lead digital strategist for Bloomberg's 2009 campaign at Social Media Week, an event sponsored by ClickZ and held in conjunction with Personal Democracy Forum. Feb 9, 2010

Bloomberg '09 Spent Over $2 Million on Digital Ads
Mayor's re-election campaign spent around $2.1 million on Web ads, four times what Hillary Clinton's presidential primary camp spent online. Feb 2, 2010

U.K. Conservatives Embrace Digital to Revamp Image
The Conservative Party in the U.K. hopes its dedicated in-house digital team and agency partners help update its image and woo voters in the digital sphere. Jan 28, 2010

VA Senate Majority Leader to Dem Candidate: You Will Use Web Ads
Prodding and funding from the state party caucus may have helped David Marsden reach swing voters and win a tight race for state senator this month. Jan 27, 2010

Air America Dies, Failing to Make Transition to Web
The left-wing radio and Internet media operation has struggled since its launch in 2004, and failed to make an impact online. Jan 21, 2010

Massachusetts Senate Election Could Inspire a More Digital GOP
Republican Scott Brown's bootstrapped campaign has built grassroots support through online ads, social media, and video. Jan 19, 2010

Haiti Aid Group Scrambles to Launch Campaign, But Sees Big Results
Digital efforts help World Vision, Red Cross raise nearly $9 million in 48 hours. Jan 15, 2010

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ClickZ News - Politics & Advocacy

Brown's Aggressive Web Buys Crushed Coakley, Drove VolunteersWeb ads led to a 122 percent boost in signups from supporters interested in volunteering to get out the vote for Scott Brown's Senate campaign. Mar 11, 2010

Partners in New D.C. Firm Cut Teeth on GOP ControversyRight-leaning heavy-hitters form a political consultancy aiming to remove the barriers between digital and traditional media. Mar 8, 2010

Fundraising Drives Web Election Campaigns in U.S., But Not in U.K.Unlike in the U.S., fundraising is not a major component of election campaigns in the U.K., and that is reflected in how they operate online. Feb 23, 2010

Video: A Talk with Bloomberg '09 Digital Strategist View a Q&A with Jonah Seiger, lead digital strategist for Bloomberg's 2009 campaign at Social Media Week, an event sponsored by ClickZ and held in conjunction with Personal Democracy Forum. Feb 9, 2010

Bloomberg '09 Spent Over $2 Million on Digital AdsMayor's re-election campaign spent around $2.1 million on Web ads, four times what Hillary Clinton's presidential primary camp spent online. Feb 2, 2010

U.K. Conservatives Embrace Digital to Revamp Image The Conservative Party in the U.K. hopes its dedicated in-house digital team and agency partners help update its image and woo voters in the digital sphere. Jan 28, 2010

VA Senate Majority Leader to Dem Candidate: You Will Use Web AdsProdding and funding from the state party caucus may have helped David Marsden reach swing voters and win a tight race for state senator this month. Jan 27, 2010

Air America Dies, Failing to Make Transition to WebThe left-wing radio and Internet media operation has struggled since its launch in 2004, and failed to make an impact online. Jan 21, 2010

Massachusetts Senate Election Could Inspire a More Digital GOPRepublican Scott Brown's bootstrapped campaign has built grassroots support through online ads, social media, and video. Jan 19, 2010

Haiti Aid Group Scrambles to Launch Campaign, But Sees Big ResultsDigital efforts help World Vision, Red Cross raise nearly $9 million in 48 hours. Jan 15, 2010

Sr Director - Global Digital MarketingMotorola CHICAGO, United States

Digital Product ManagerMcGraw-Hill IL, United States

Eastern Sales Manager (Dealer Sales)Source Interlink Companies Bonita Springs, United States

PR Account ExecutiveWaggener Edstrom Worldwide Seattle, United States