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America’s Political Nepo Babies – Part II
Also inside: What Elon tried to do with digital ads in Wisconsin, a right-wing group attempts to thirst-trap people to the polls, and more
Apr 4
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America’s Political Nepo Babies – Part I
Also inside: TikTokers are making the move to YouTube Shorts, Dem groups take aim at Schumer in digital ads, and more
Mar 28
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Dems' Online Fundraising Playbook for Trump 2.0
Also inside: MoveOn and others take on DOGE in digital ads, AI will be able to write your IG comments for you, and more
Mar 21
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X (Twitter) political advertising slowly makes a comeback
Jan 12, 2024
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Nov 22, 2024
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How liberal creators are cracking the code on YouTube
Sep 27, 2024
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Progressive advocacy groups face diminished digital influence
Apr 5, 2024
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The Digital Power of Rep. AOC – Part II
Feb 21
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How TikTok is the new TV
Sep 20, 2024
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The Online Battle in the Badger State
Also inside: Meta + Bluesky updates, DHS + Doctors Without Borders take their messaging digital, and more
Mar 14
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Who’s winning YouTube?
Also inside: the Democrats’ fundraising blitz, TikTok rolls out some new updates, and more
Mar 7
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Dan Bongino apparently sh*tposted his way to the top of the FBI
Also inside: Bernie Sanders uses an old meme in his new ads, YouTube proves they’re the spot for podcasts, and more
Feb 28
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Dan Bongino apparently sh*tposted his way to the top of the FBI
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The Digital Power of Rep. AOC – Part II
Also inside: People say they get their news from influencers but can’t name any, the DNC + DSCC are already kicking into gear for 2026, and more…
Feb 21
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The Digital Power of Rep. AOC – Part I
Also inside: scammers make use of Trump AI slop, anti-abortion groups on Snapchat, and more
Feb 14
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And we’re back!
Inside: Your debrief on how digital political spending played out in January 2025
Feb 7
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Nov 22, 2024
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