{"id":8779,"date":"2019-02-08T15:17:43","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T14:17:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/politikere-og-online-markedsfoering-den-ultimative-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-08-07T19:59:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T17:59:17","slug":"politicians-online-marketing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/","title":{"rendered":"Politicians and online marketing \u2013 The ultimate guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s once again that time when we can\u2019t walk 10 meters down the street without being confronted by a sea of election posters, all indirectly insisting that we take a stand: who should we vote for?<\/p>\n<p>I find myself wondering whether this kind of marketing is still effective, especially considering we live in a digital world.<\/p>\n<p>I have no idea whether the effect of these posters can be measured, but I continually wonder why only a small percentage of politicians reach out to us on the platforms we live on\u2014around the clock\u2014namely, social media.<\/p>\n<p>This curiosity led me to write a post I\u2019ve been excited to share with you.<\/p>\n<p>In this post, I\u2019ll share my thoughts on what a good strategy for a politician might look like\u2014in the digital arena.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump to section<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Donald_Trump\" >Donald Trump<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Good_marketing_costs_money\" >Good marketing costs money<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Facebook_advertising\" >Facebook advertising<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#1_Website_traffic\" >1. Website traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#2_Post_engagement\" >2. Post engagement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#3_Video_views_and_yes_you_should_create_video\" >3. Video views (and yes, you should create video)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#4_%E2%80%9CLike%E2%80%9D_campaigns\" >4. &#8220;Like&#8221; campaigns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Understand_your_audience\" >Understand your audience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Facebook_livestream\" >Facebook livestream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Create_ambassadors\" >Create ambassadors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Be_authentic\" >Be authentic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Host_Q_As\" >Host Q&amp;As<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Control_your_brand_online%E2%80%94not_the_other_way_around\" >Control your brand online\u2014not the other way around<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Start_a_blog_if_you_have_time\" >Start a blog (if you have time)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/politicians-online-marketing\/#Google_Adwords_on_your_name\" >Google Adwords on your name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donald_Trump\"><\/span>Donald Trump<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I genuinely don\u2019t understand why Danish politicians haven\u2019t taken a closer look at Donald Trump\u2019s social media strategy.<\/p>\n<p>I believe that social media\u2014especially Facebook and Twitter\u2014had a massive influence on Trump\u2019s campaign and the outcome (his victory).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2016\/11\/10\/13582008\/mark-zuckerberg-facebook-trump-president-statement\">Mark Zuckerberg has stated that Facebook didn\u2019t play a significant role in the outcome of the election<\/a>, but I believe he simply wanted to emphasize that Facebook doesn\u2019t <em>decide<\/em> politics\u2014which would indeed be a problematic claim from an &#8220;open social media&#8221; perspective.<\/p>\n<p>Looking at the data comparing Hillary Clinton\u2019s campaign to Trump\u2019s, it\u2019s clear Trump ran a much stronger campaign.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4753 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/donaldrump1.png\" alt=\"Trump vs Clinton Video Engagement p\u00e5 Facebook\" width=\"751\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s just one example. If you look at state-by-state results in the U.S., data from Facebook clearly showed where Trump had support, and he <a href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@erinpettigrew\/how-facebook-saw-trump-coming-when-no-one-else-did-84cd6b4e0d8e\">outperformed Hillary socially in <em>every single state<\/em> in terms of interest on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_marketing_costs_money\"><\/span><strong>Good marketing costs money<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another thing I think Danish politicians fail to understand is something more and more Danish companies have started to grasp: good marketing costs money.<\/p>\n<p>Let me share a fun story. The man who ended up leading Trump\u2019s digital campaign had originally agreed to build a website for $1,500.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2017\/10\/09\/donald-trumps-digital-campaign-directors-company-paid-94-million.html\">In the end, he received a check for $94 million<\/a> (including ad spend, so it\u2019s unclear how much he personally pocketed).<\/p>\n<p>How many Danish politicians have a budget that matches their ambitions\u2014or even covers basic marketing needs?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Let me share some more facts<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Trump\u2019s campaign team produced hundreds of thousands of ads\u2014up to 50,000 to 60,000 per day\u2014using software.<\/p>\n<p>They tested <em>everything<\/em>, from language and colors to tone, images, and video\u2014literally everything imaginable. That\u2019s a serious strategy.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve seen maybe 2\u20133 ads from Danish politicians, all as unengaging as children\u2019s television late at night\u2014not saying much&#8230;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facebook_advertising\"><\/span>Facebook advertising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re wondering why I focus solely on Facebook in this post\u2014it\u2019s not the only social platform, right? True, but there\u2019s a good reason for this: in Denmark, we have around 3.5 million Facebook users, which is quite a lot relative to our population.<\/p>\n<p>As a politician\u2014just like any business\u2014you need to choose your battles wisely. It\u2019s fine to be on Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube (especially if you want to reach the younger generation <em>before<\/em> they can vote), but the more platforms you use, the more resources you\u2019ll need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-md-offset-3\">\n<div class=\"testimonials\">\n<div class=\"active item\">\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"carousel-info\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"pull-left alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2017-06-13-kl.-10.48.49.png\" alt=\"Christian Stadil fra Hummel &amp; THORNICO\" width=\"600\" height=\"524\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Over the years, it\u2019s been a pleasure working with Micky Weis\u2014not only is he a great guy, he\u2019s also one of Denmark\u2019s most skilled digital marketing strategists. He has proven this to me time and again across different businesses and tasks\u2014from Tattoodo to Firtal Group, Helsebixen, and Sanovo Technology Group. Micky is a machine\u2014in the best way possible. If you bring him on board, he\u2019ll almost certainly make a noticeable difference, driving online growth, improving conversion rates, strengthening online communities and followings, and boosting visibility and ranking\u2014whether on Google or social media.<\/p>\n<p>I can wholeheartedly recommend Micky and his expertise.<br \/>\n<strong>Christian Nicholas Stadil<\/strong><br \/>\nOwner\/CEO\/Adj. Prof. | Thornico A\/S<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In other countries, different platforms might make sense. It\u2019s also worth looking into where your target audience actually is.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook advertising is here to stay. There are over 3 million Facebook users in Denmark, and the number is growing.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to develop a solid advertising strategy\u2014organic reach is increasingly minimal.<\/p>\n<p>This means posting without spending money will get you nowhere.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s really that simple.<\/p>\n<p>I would create a <a href=\"https:\/\/business.facebook.com\/\">Business Manager<\/a> account for the politician and set up a structured campaign.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Website_traffic\"><\/span>1. <strong>Website traffic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Naturally, we want people to click through to the website\u2014for example, to sign up for a newsletter. Barack Obama did this during his &#8220;Yes We Can&#8221; campaign and gathered millions of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/e-mail-marketing-guide\/\">email<\/a> addresses, which he then used effectively in his campaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Target audiences for Facebook ads could include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Political beliefs<\/li>\n<li>Visitors to the party\u2019s website<\/li>\n<li>Fans of causes the politician supports<\/li>\n<li>Followers of other politicians<\/li>\n<li>People with similar but slightly different political leanings<\/li>\n<li>Past post engagers (to re-engage them)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just simplified examples of segmentation. Facebook allows for advanced targeting so you can reach very precise audiences.<\/p>\n<p>In cities where Hillary Clinton had more support, Trump\u2019s team targeted her weak points\u2014and instead of only promoting Trump\u2019s strengths, they also tried to shift voters by focusing on Hillary\u2019s weaknesses. Smart move.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Post_engagement\"><\/span>2. <strong>Post engagement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We want people to interact with the politician\u2019s posts. Everyone knows organic reach is dying\u2014Facebook wants us to pay to reach our desired audience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Video_views_and_yes_you_should_create_video\"><\/span>3. <strong>Video views (and yes, you should create video)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We want to reach as many people as possible with our video content to influence them.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%9CLike%E2%80%9D_campaigns\"><\/span>4. &#8220;<strong>Like&#8221; campaigns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The goal here is to gain more followers. Focus on strong values and target the right audiences.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example: <\/strong>&#8220;Love animals? So do I! Follow me on Facebook to hear how I plan to improve animal welfare.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If you deliver 40 unique messages to 40 different segments, you\u2019ll truly speak to people\u2019s hearts. Powerful!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understand_your_audience\"><\/span><strong>Understand your audience<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook allows us to see how many people you can potentially reach in each city based on specific interests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> people in Roskilde who care about animals and are politically liberal.<\/p>\n<p>You can create similar segments for parents, health-conscious individuals, or those who care about elderly care. The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n<p>By diving into your audience\u2019s specific interests instead of targeting the entire country, you\u2019ll make a much deeper impact. Copenhagen\u2019s city center reacts very differently than a rural town in Jutland.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Facebook_livestream\"><\/span>Facebook livestream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More and more people realize that Facebook wants to dominate the video space\u2014taking on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why they keep encouraging the use of live video. For politicians, this is a great tool to appear more grounded and local. It also gives you the chance to share your message <em>now<\/em>, rather than waiting for a TV debate.<\/p>\n<p>I believe we\u2019re living through the biggest revolution since the invention of television. TV is becoming the new &#8220;radio&#8221;\u2014on its way out. We\u2019re switching to social media and streaming services. Plus, it\u2019s much easier to segment via digital platforms than traditional TV.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_ambassadors\"><\/span><strong>Create ambassadors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many focus solely on getting new customers\u2014or voters. But why not leverage your best ambassadors\u2014the people who already support you?<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s agree that Lars Seier is a great ambassador for Liberal Alliance. The best ambassadors share your content, vision, and work. It\u2019s easier for them to convince their friends than for you to do it through a video or blog post.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_authentic\"><\/span><strong>Be authentic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This may sound contradictory, because I\u2019m not a fan of Donald Trump, but if we\u2019re being objective\u2014what did he win on? Being authentic. Yes, really.<\/p>\n<p>The same way we saw Obama play with his dog or Michelle Obama hop into a car with James Corden.<\/p>\n<p>We love when people\u2014especially celebrities\u2014are real. Take David Beckham for example: we love seeing him eat pasta on Instagram. It shows he\u2019s human. Likewise, we enjoy seeing Victoria\u2019s Secret models actually have a life.<\/p>\n<p>In short, we want people to be real. (Yes, a little ironic considering how superficial social media can be, but if you find your authentic voice, it really pays off.)<\/p>\n<p>Of course, you shouldn\u2019t hang yourself out to dry, but admitting mistakes shows voters\u2014including me\u2014that you\u2019re human, and that we\u2019re on the same wavelength.<\/p>\n<p>Michelle Obama\u2019s most engaging video during the election campaign was her speech to the nation. That says a lot about how people viewed her as First Lady.<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ln3wAdRAim4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host_Q_As\"><\/span><strong>Host Q&amp;As<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Give your followers the chance to ask questions. It can be a live Q&amp;A or a bowl full of questions that you answer one by one on video.<\/p>\n<p>You could also host a small gathering with 3\u20134 voters, each asking 4\u20135 questions. If you select people with different backgrounds, you\u2019ll quickly address questions that many across the country are seeking answers to. When someone relatable asks the questions, your message resonates better.<\/p>\n<p>Obama was great at this during his presidency.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FObamaWhiteHouse%2Fvideos%2F10153740339834238%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Also, reply to questions in the comment section\u2014it shows you\u2019re listening.<\/p>\n<p>The most frequently asked questions should be saved by your press team so they can be addressed in future speeches. That way, you\u2019re answering what people actually care about.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_your_brand_online%E2%80%94not_the_other_way_around\"><\/span><strong>Control your brand online\u2014not the other way around<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Set up Google Alerts for your name<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep track of where and how you\u2019re mentioned across digital media. Stay ahead of discussions about your statements or join them when relevant.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is ignorance\u2014if you don\u2019t do this, you won\u2019t know what\u2019s happening around you or what\u2019s being said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alternative: Mentions.net<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can also use a more advanced tool like Mentions, which tracks brand searches across platforms and often yields more results than Google Alerts. I use both.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_a_blog_if_you_have_time\"><\/span><strong>Start a blog (if you have time)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google is a goldmine\u2014especially in politics. During elections, people search like crazy. But what do they find? A PDF of a party program that can\u2019t be downloaded\u2014or your blog, written in a relatable tone?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re serious, I recommend starting your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/start-a-blog\/\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can even perform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/en\/keyword-analysis\/\">keyword analysis<\/a> to discover what people are Googling most\u2014and answer those questions in a way that meets demand.<\/p>\n<p>The insights you get from Q&amp;As and live videos will show you what people want to know.<\/p>\n<p>A blog gives you more newsletter sign-ups and helps build your career based on the content you create. Later in your career, your blog can help you publish a book\u2014you become a credible source.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Adwords_on_your_name\"><\/span>Google Adwords on your name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Having your own website or blog also allows you to advertise on your own name. That means you control which pages people see when they search for you\u2014crucial for politicians, since negative articles can appear fast.<\/p>\n<p>Take Lars L\u00f8kke Rasmussen as an example\u2014Wikipedia is the top result.<\/p>\n<p>In my opinion, his party should create a landing page featuring his latest tweets and offer visitors a chance to subscribe to his newsletter. That way, people actually get something from him when they search\u2014rather than just a static Wikipedia page.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4788 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mickyweis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Skaermbillede-2017-11-08-kl.-15.17.36.png\" alt=\"Google Keyword Planner med Lars L\u00f8kke Rasmussen\" width=\"1638\" height=\"1084\" \/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all I have for now.<\/p>\n<p>As always, I love reading the comments\u2014so feel free to drop one below. And if you work with a politician, I\u2019d love to hear how your team approaches marketing.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m sure there are thousands of ways to succeed\u2014and what I\u2019ve shared here is just a small selection of the many strategies out there in the marketing world.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for your time. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s once again that time when we can\u2019t walk 10 meters down the street without being confronted by a sea of election posters, all indirectly [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[91,85,108,79,86,103],"series":[],"class_list":["post-8779","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-mail-marketing","category-facebook","category-marketing","category-online-marketing","category-power-editor-annonceadministrator","category-social-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Online marketing for politicians \u2013 Everything you need to know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How can politicians leverage digital media effectively? 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