How Online Is Too Online For Candidates?
Vivek logs off, Trump's creator
Vivek logs off, Trump's creator
Short-form video now sits at the center of how voters experience social media, but it demands a different creative muscle than campaigns are used to flexing.
Unsurprisingly, AI dominated the list. Interest in podcasts and influencer-style content followed close behind, alongside a timely reminder that cybersecurity risks often come down to people, not just technology.
More AI influence studies, Dems build ad network
Campaigns that adapt to the new rules—and respect the people on the other side of the screen—will continue to see results.
When supporters feel heard quickly and clearly, they stay engaged.
Advertising “Cord Nevers” and Disengaged Voters Are Key To Winning In 2026 Center for Campaign Innovation “Streaming has become the dominant way voters access live content, with half of Virginians
A campaign email address isn’t just a detail. It’s a credibility marker.
Inside fandom culture, Trump's fundraising spree
In this episode of the Campaign Trend Podcast, Eric Wilson chats with Makena Kelly, senior writer at WIRED, to unpack one of the most intriguing dynamics shaping political behavior today: the rise of online fandom as a force in electoral politics.
If you want higher-performing posts, you need to treat comments as part of your content strategy instead of an afterthought.
A poorly chosen domain name, a weak website, or missing email capture in Q1 may seem small, but by Election Day, they’ve shaped who finds you, who supports you, and who shows up.