On AlterNet: new media

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Twitter Reality: The Republicans Are Crushing the Democrats When it Comes to Tweeting

Nisha Chittal, AlterNet. August 13, 2010.

Democrats in Congress failed to learn the lesson of Obama's use of social media to win the presidency. Republicans, however, were paying attention.

Obama Campaign's Multi-Million Dollar Propaganda Firm Deployed in Iraq to Advise on "New Media"

Jeremy Scahill, AlterNet. April 21, 2009.

With Iraq in ruins, Obama sends a politically connected firm, along with reps from AT&T, Google, and Twitter to build 'smart power' in Baghdad.

How Obama Won: The Rise of Web 2.0

Greg Mitchell, Sinclair Books. February 3, 2009.

In election '08, the ascendance of new media changed the rules of the game and smoothed Obama's path to victory.

Letter From Athens: Greek Riots and the News Media in the Age of Twitter

Andrew Lam, New America Media. December 17, 2008.

The protests and riots in Greece were organized by young people, who text-messaged each other and used social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

Does Media Reform Have a Chance in the Digital Age?

Don Hazen, AlterNet. January 11, 2007.

On the eve of the Media Reform Conference in Memphis, a new book by Jeffrey Chester documents the corporate media's behind-the-scenes efforts to transform our online media system into a powerful marketing machine. Media reformers and elected officials, please pay attention.

Digital Media Marketplace: The Next Frontier for Media Reform

Jeffrey Chester, AlterNet. January 10, 2007.

The future of the progressive movement depends on our ability to harness the power of digital media.

Sure Bets in the Coming News Year

Rory O'Connor, AlterNet. December 29, 2006.

What changes and trends can we expect on the U.S. media scene in the coming new year?