Monthly Archives: August 2012
Posted on August 31, 2012
VOX Global At the National Political Conventions
VOX Global is once again on-the-ground at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions with teams supporting clients and engaging with a wide variety of influencers including elected officials, business leaders, the media, and representatives from the non-profit sector. Conventions offer … Read More »
Posted on August 29, 2012
A Politically Humid Climate in Tampa
The first few days of the 2012 GOP Convention in Tampa can be summed up with the following: Isaac, Ann Romney, Governor Christie, over-the-top security, humidity, and ticket hoarding. First of all, why didn’t the RNC pass a rule stating … Read More »
Posted on August 9, 2012
When A Tree Falls In The Forest, Does It Make A Sound?
By Cynthia E. Ofori-Dwumfuo When a tree falls in the forest, does it make a sound? A fortnight ago in an “obscure” African country, the sitting president unexpectedly died. By any comparative account this is no small matter. While for … Read More »
Posted on August 8, 2012
Making Impact in Social Media, One Thumbs-Up at a Time
The past few weeks I’ve had several opportunities to talk with non-profits and advocacy campaigns about how to juggle the overwhelming opportunities and challenges that social media pose for communicating their stories and engaging new supporters. Typically these organizations, like … Read More »
Posted on August 3, 2012
The Oprah Effect: Celebrity Endorsements and Election Outcomes
In the months leading up to Election Day, Hollywood will come alive with political buzz. A Twitter feed normally used for keeping fans up-to-date on a celebrity’s exploits may become a platform for endorsing a candidate, and interviews may turn … Read More »
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Agile and Thorough: Be Quick, but Be Correct
Recent errors on television news networks serve as examples for important situations faced in the public affairs world. Being the first with information is important, but only if it is accurate as well. The health care ruling from the Supreme … Read More »