mmmm…internet memes….
Tumblr Insights: Election 2012 Report
With the U.S. presidential campaign already off to a roaring start, news from the Republican primary contests has been a major topic across Tumblr. As we near another crescendo in Florida, we were curious how the campaign—from the numerous debates and rallies, to election ads and gaffes—has played out so far in terms of the type and quantity of attention received by each candidate on Tumblr.
The first graph shows how frequently each candidate’s name appeared in posts. The second shows other tags most frequently associated with each candidate. We’re most impressed with the viral power of one creative concept blog: When Rick Perry’s Unpopular Opinions sprang up as a parody of one of Perry’s campaign videos, he easily became the most blogged candidate overnight.
Our Insights team will be bringing you more data as the campaigns progress!
Love seeing all the data coming out around the elections. This is how Josh got Matt Santos elected! #WestWing
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Favorite use of Pinterest so far!
Mr. Romney relishes meeting young voters and rarely misses an opportunity to guess their age. “What are you, about 9, 10?” Mr. Romney asked a young boy, shaking his gloved hand in a parking lot in Lancaster, N.H
A New Romney, Seeking to Connect, Reveals Some Quirks - NYTimes.com
I think the NYT needs to brush up on the meaning of the word “voter”
(via felixsalmon)Here’s what I learned from Christopher Hitchens in the 25 years I knew him. Don’t let anyone else do your thinking for you. Follow your principles to the end. Don’t flinch from the truth. Repeat until the last ounce of strength drains from your body.
Christopher Hitchens’ death: His generosity to young people was amazing. - Slate Magazine
@jacobwe nails Hitch’s awe-inspiring integrity
(via felixsalmon)
Digital publishers are creating platforms for brands so they can publish their own content,” he said. “Our job as the platform creater is not to create the generic platform, but to act as the manager, the referee, to help the brands do a better job.
Thanks Siri.
FBI troll
probably not true, a bit messed up, but really fucking sweet too!
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