LinkedIn as a Political Consulting Utility
This week we’ve decided to triple the fun of our testimonial series with interviews from three LinkedIn users on how they use LinkedIn in the political consulting space. David All (Owner, David All Group Media Strategies), Jeffrey Taylor (SVP at Fleishman Hillard – PR/Govt. Relations), Jon Praed (Founding Partner, Internet Law Group) and Richard Kosinski (VP, Political Advertising at Yahoo!) discuss how to use LinkedIn as a political consulting utility.
On a related note, we won our very first “Pollie” Award from the American Association of Political Consultants. The AAPC gave us a 2008 Campaign Excellence Award in the category of “Best Use of New Technology” given in recognition of the LinkedIn Answers campaign with Barack Obama. Senator Obama received almost 1500 answers and thousands of people have joined his group. Senator John McCain also recently asked the LinkedIn community for feedback, garnering over 3000 responses and is growing his group on LinkedIn, as well.
But I digress, here’s the video interview with respected political consultants on how LinkedIn can help you in your business – today!
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David All April 23rd, 2008
Thanks for including me. I think that video merely scratches the surface on how helpful and useful LinkedIn can and will be moving forward, but it’s a good start.
Cheers,
David
Jeff Taylor April 23rd, 2008
It was an honor being asked to participate in this video and hats-off to a very professional and high-quality LinkedIn production team. One of the virtues of LinkedIn is the tremendous talent and professionalism of everyone at LinkedIn; it’s why LinkedIn is the preeminent business networking site. It is also the reason why LinkedIn is only in the beginning of its ascendancy – it’s a site and phenomenon which will be productive and profitable for many years to come. Congratulations. Jeff
Christopher Merola April 24th, 2008
Thanks for including me. Take a look at our web site at:
http://www.politicalmedia.com
Michael Meissner April 26th, 2008
As a relatively new member to LinkedIn, I am simply amazed at how useful it has been to me. A networking site focused on the business end of things, I find in instrumental in the global economy we are now sharing and have found it useful in developing contacts and insights from the four corners of the globe, rich and poor countries, and developing nations.
With the entrants of even political candidates, it is helping to shape our world. Hopefully for the betterment of us all.
Michael
Brandon April 30th, 2008
The video was filled with great content. I am glad LinkedIn is expanding beyond marketing and recruiting and into government relations/public affairs and political campaigns. Those are the areas where I am focusing my efforts to broaden and deepen my relationships.
John S Veitch May 4th, 2008
I’m pleased to see this video. I agree entirely about the usefulness and the potential of LinkedIn to be the premier BUSINESS hub on the Internet.
But there are growing pains. I’ve lost confidence in LinkedIn. This morning server response has been close to shut down. This is sad because I’ve been a strong supporter in the past.
John
Mario Sundar May 5th, 2008
@Jeff Taylor,
Thanks for the great example you set with your LinkedIn usage.
Do let me know if there are others (your peers) who’ve benefited likewise.