The Foursquarian Candidate Could Make You Mayor of Chicago
Michael Hines — October 8, 2010 — Tech
References: foursquariancandidate & mashable
Just when you thought politics couldn't get any more ridiculous, along comes The Foursquarian Candidate. This site is offering people a chance to get their name on the mayoral ballot for Chicago by becoming virtual mayor of the City of Chicago - Mayoral HQ on Foursquare.
Whoever is virtual mayor of Chicago by Halloween will become The Foursquarian Candidate. This candidate will have the full backing of digital marketing firm Proximity (the team behind the contest), which will do whatever it takes to get the winner on the ballot. American politics meet social media. You gotta love it.
Whoever is virtual mayor of Chicago by Halloween will become The Foursquarian Candidate. This candidate will have the full backing of digital marketing firm Proximity (the team behind the contest), which will do whatever it takes to get the winner on the ballot. American politics meet social media. You gotta love it.
Trend Themes
1. Virtual Mayoral Campaigns - Exploring the trend of using social media platforms like Foursquare for virtual mayoral campaigns, offering people a chance to become virtual mayors and get their name on the real mayoral ballot.
2. Digital Marketing in Politics - The trend of digital marketing firms like Proximity using innovative strategies to support political campaigns, such as backing virtual mayoral candidates on social media platforms.
3. Convergence of Technology and Politics - The emerging trend of combining technology and politics by leveraging platforms like Foursquare to select mayoral candidates and engage voters in a unique way.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - The social media industry can harness the trend of virtual mayoral campaigns on platforms like Foursquare to offer innovative advertising and engagement opportunities for political candidates and campaigns.
2. Digital Marketing - The digital marketing industry can capitalize on the trend by offering specialized services to political campaigns, such as leveraging social media platforms and innovative tactics to reach and engage voters.
3. Political Consulting - The political consulting industry can adapt to the trend by offering expertise in utilizing social media platforms for virtual campaigns, helping candidates gain visibility and support through digital marketing strategies.
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