This isn't just some phenomenon of the Internet - to liken Barack Obama to the flash-in-the-pan Dean campaign does him a disservice. There is something happening with this guy, and I don't think he should be given short shrift.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker argues against dismissing an online movement by pointing to its significance.
- In plain terms
- Don't ignore this campaign; something real is happening.
- What can you take from it?
- Online movements deserve serious attention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure movement impact?
- What makes a campaign matter?
Another view
Online buzz does not guarantee long-term success.
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