The use of the web by politicians has been underwhelming, but the current UK elections are still the most digital. Here’s why… Social media reached out to a new generation and told them to vote. The Electoral Commission used simple digital marketing tactics to reach the right people (youngsters not yet registered), in the right […]
The use of the web by politicians has been underwhelming, but the current UK elections are still the most digital. Here’s why…
Social media reached out to a new generation and told them to vote. The Electoral Commission used simple digital marketing tactics to reach the right people (youngsters not yet registered), in the right media space (Facebook), with the right offer (one click to register). Simple, brilliant, game-changing.
Secondly, digital analytics came into their own for the first time. Old-style telephone polling and street surveys are over. Instead social media monitoring provided granular insights into every sound-bite and every gesture from the leaders of the three main political parties. Online polls from YouGov have been fighting with new social media monitoring tools, while live social media trackers run alongside TV debates. They’ve given politicians an unprecedented window into their own electability – and like all good marketers, politicians have quickly applied those lessons.
Collating this month’s research and news for you reminded me that the right digital strategy isn’t just about advertising. Digital strategies work throughout the marketing mix – from researching customer insights, to changing brand preference, through building buzz and engagement, sale and ongoing support.
Read April 2010
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