Posts tagged ‘Politics’
Social Media Marketing for Political Causes: #Occupywallstreet meets SMM
Of Memes, Themes, and Symbols Used to be, when people were mad they “took to the streets.” Used to be that the rich and powerful controlled the media outlets, and the media outlets – in turn – were sober, respectful, and slow. Think New York Times, Wall Street Journal, or even Mother Jones magazine. Movements
Rick Perry as Marketer: Social Security as a Ponzi Scheme, and the Third Rail
On September 7, 2011, Republican Governor Rick Perry called Social Security a “Ponzi Scheme” much to the horror (and delight) of his Republican challengers for President. But what is a “Ponzi Scheme,” and why would Rick Perry be so crazy as to call America’s most popular social program a “Ponzi Scheme?” (Click here to watch
