Archive - FWIW

How liberal creators are cracking the code on YouTube

A new class of Democratic personalities are riding the election - and the platform’s algorithm - to viral success

Sep 27 •

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How TikTok is the new TV

…and why political campaigns and organizations should pay attention

Sep 20 •

Amelia Montooth

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Roman Papademetriou

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A very online presidential debate recap

Tuesday’s presidential debate became a defining moment of the campaign – online and off

Sep 13 •

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The biggest political news brands on TikTok aren’t who you think they are

Tabloids, TV networks, and liberal startups drive news engagement on the app

Sep 6 •

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August 2024

The six online trends we’re watching ahead of Election Day

Labor Day traditionally marks the start of the real campaign season. Here are six things we’ll be watching over the next 10 weeks.

Aug 30 •

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The DNC returns with a blast

Taking stock of a wild week on social media

Aug 23 •

Eric Coffin-Gould

GOP Senate candidates opt against digital ads

In must-win races, Republican Senate candidates’ online spending is very demure, not so mindful

Aug 16 •

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A Walz to remember

How the internet reacted to Kamala Harris’ selection of Tim Walz

Aug 9 •

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The Zoom where it happened

In a throwback to 2020, Zoom and similar platforms once again shine as key campaign organizing tools

Aug 2 •

July 2024

Project Coconut is a go

The Biden to Harris campaign reset takes the internet by storm

Jul 26 •

The internet reacts to J.D. Vance

Trump’s Truth Social post announcing Vance as his running mate sent ripples across the platforms this week.

Jul 19 •

Project 2025 breaks through

Just about everyone online is talking about the latest Vast Right Wing Conspiracy to take over the federal government

Jul 12 •

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