“Campaign Dimensions” Applied to Humorous Online Politics Guide

In a series of articles published by PoliticsMagazine.com and written by Professor Alan Rosenblatt Ph.D., the main focus is on The Dimensions of a Digitally Networked Campaign, followed by three supporting articles in which one dimensional, two dimensional and three dimensional digital networks can be utilized within a campaign and must be integrate together for that campaign to potentially be successful. The ability of individuals receiving and collecting messages from the campaign and how they internalize those messages is related to how they are broadcasted, transacted and discussed (or networked). Within the first dimension there is a focus on information and a campaign disseminating relevant facts and statements in a one-way communication. For campaigns, this would be the obvious first step, telling people what you’re all about or what you stand for without expecting a verbal response. In a two dimensional strategy the individual, or “voter”, as Rosenblatt references them, is given the opportunity to transact or engage in an action that would preferably benefit the campaign or cause. Finally, in the three dimensional strategy, the voters are able to discuss the cause or issue without interference or interaction of the campaign. they are interacting “off the grid”, in these cases you would hope that your initial message you disseminated in one-way communication would have a root meaning, allowing voters to spread the “gist” of your argument.

Rosenblatt’s Campaign Dimensions article series provides a framework by which a political campaign can be designed within. A campaign would realistically start with communication, rallying people to join you for a cause you can effectively articulate. In Online Politics 101, by Colin Delaney, we are introduced to a comprehensive online guide to social media and social networking, web design/layout, strategy, influence, optimization and rules for online politics. This guide is humorous and witty, allowing the reader the opportunity to image how they might utilize these suggestions without overshadowing jargon. Delaney shows how through social media tools, or online political tools, you can effectively communicate one dimensionally through your website or “hub”. In a transactional sense, he provides insight on what and what not to do in an email marketing campaign and how to manage your email list, as well as pointing out some issues to look out for or what to expect. The community aspect of Rosenblatt’s articles can be demonstrated in Online Politics 101 from a bloggers point of view or through social networking. The culmination of a informative, transactional and community oriented dimensions and spread throughout your overall strategy, which Delaney broke down for each element, within the online campaign.

In conclusion, Rosenblatt’s series on campaign dimensions set a framework for how to gain useful tactics from Online Politics 101. Looking at the tools in Delaney’s text from a dimensional angle, you see a clear path of how to logically construct a political or advocacy campaign.

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