Internet Ad For Mayor David Miller Shows How Net Has Changed Politics
Posted September 21, 2006 12:00 pm.
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But there’s Toronto’s Mayor, grabbing his own little piece of Internet real estate in advance of the municipal election in November.
The man who sits in the big chair at City Hall has established profiles on the popular sites, with a de facto re-election campaign commercial that won’t be airing on any TV or radio station.
It’s not only a sign of things to come – it’s a clear indicator that that those things are already here.
“It is a way to reach different people, particularly younger people,” Miller explains.
It has the added bonus of being completely free, without any limitations on how long it can run and requiring no equal time for any other candidate, like Jane Pitfield.
Miller admits it’s just the start and that he’s using the web to help get the fundraising for his campaign started.
U.S. politicians have been using the web for years, but a video presentation is a more recent animal. Technology and high-speed connections have made it easier than ever to reach more people.
And analysts predict it’s the wave of the future, noting cyberspace may soon become as important to would-be power holders as the ballot box itself.
To see Mayor Miller’s myspace page, click here.
- To see Mayor Miller’s youtube page, click here.
