SXSW 2012 - Next Generation Politics: Where Will We Go Next?

Next Generation Politics: Where Will We Go Next?
Event	Interactive 2010
Format	Panel
Organizer	Sarah Granger – techPresident
Description	In 2000, candidates used e-mail and websites to transmit their messages online. 2004 introduced political blogs and in 2008, social media played a major role in the election. As the 2010 election approaches and we look to 2012, what's next? A panel of national experts will predict.
Questions Answered	What's the biggest thing candidates should be doing to win in 2010? What should the 2012 candidates be planning for next? Are Facebook and Twitter really that important for campaigns? Is e-mail still the number one way to reach most voters online? What happened to the website? Is it a relic for campaigns or still useful? Can every candidate build something like my.barackobama.com? Is user-generated content going to make or break future campaigns? Is nothing private any more? (Must candidates automatically assume their every move is captured on video?) Where's the beef online? Do all candidates need substantive content to back up their claims? Must serious candidates be tech-savvy in order to win from here on out?
Level	Intermediate
Category	Branding / Marketing / Publicity, Government and Technology, New Technology / Next Generation, Social Networking, User Generated Content

Next Generation Politics: Where Will We Go Next?