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Study: GOP Outnumbered Dems Online in Campaign 2008
Government/Politics
But Barack Obama's supporters were more likely to post political content, donate online, and engage in activities than John McCain's. Apr 17, 2009

Google Grabs Most of Obama's $5 Million in Online Ad Spending
Government/Politics
Nearly 59 percent, more than $3 million, of Obama's campaign coffers have been doled out to Google so far this year, according to FEC reports compiled by ClickZ News. Sep 5, 2008

McCain Pushed Iran Issue in June Web Ads
Government/Politics
Looking ahead to Iran nuclear talks, John McCain's campaign ran millions of display ads featuring images of Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the Democratic Senator. Jul 31, 2008

Obama Aimed for Performance with Local and Social Buys in May
Government/Politics
The biggest Web media expenditures indicate the campaign is continuing its performance-based ad strategy, in addition to spending on local media and social networking sites. Jul 14, 2008

Political Action Ads Emerge in May
Government/Politics
MoveOn.org and NOW PACs threw their hats into the online political ad ring in May, while the Democratic National Committee asked for party support. Jun 20, 2008

Clinton Spent Far Less Online Than Obama
Government/Politics
Despite the disparity, both Democratic presidential hopefuls spent the bulk of their online ad budgets on Google. Jun 16, 2008

Obama Spent Most of $3 Million This Year on Google
Government/Politics
UPDATE:The biggest recipient of the Democratic Presidential hopeful's online ad dollars from January through April was Google. May 29, 2008

Obama's Web Ads May Have Driven Big North Carolina Win
Government/Politics
Obama barnstormed North Carolinians with Web ads in April, while McCain and Clinton ran relatively few display ads last month. May 21, 2008

Obama Looks Ahead to Oregon Primary in E-mail Push
Government/Politics
While Clinton, McCain and Obama all push for donations in e-mails, the Obama's campaign also uses e-mail to get diehards to trek to Oregon and knock on doors. May 16, 2008

Web Ads May Have Aided Obama's High January Fundraising
Government/Politics
Barack Obama's campaign placed more than 70 million display ads online in January, the majority of which drove supporters to help elect the candidate. Feb 21, 2008

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