Yes, we can change the world. Vote Obama ‘08.
Advertising, ArtI would love to take this opportunity to plaster my blog with the Obama camp’s marketing materials that I love so much. Yes, I’m voting for Barack Obama (assuming I get the opportunity to do so), but this isn’t a political blog so that’s not what I’m writing about. Screw that, yes it is, but I’m gonna slather some unbiased-banter over my political agenda to make this post taste a little sweeter.
Okay, first off I need to rectify the very first sentence I wrote because none of the pro-Obama work that I love is coming from the Obama camp (as far as I know). It’s coming from YOUNG voters. Artists, musicians. It’s all over social networking sites like YouTube, Myspace and Facebook and we’re all talking about it. Shepard Fairey of Obey created these awesome prints for the Obama campaign, and to promote voting in general. It’s interesting to see them in his gallery alongside his skater prints and propaganda-style posters. In fact, the Barack Obama and posters are propaganda themselves, depending on the receiver’s political beliefs.
It’s truly amazing how involved our generation has become and I hope that involvement keeps up come election day. Will.I.Am, from the Black Eyed Peas, created two music video to support the Obama campaign. The first simply, and lyrically, recites Barack Obama’s “Yes We Can” victory speech after the South Carolina primary. The second, just recently released, is titled “We are the ones.”
Another channel for young voters: Rock the Vote. Check it out and register.
From a marketing standpoint, I’m impressed. From a social-responsibility standpoint, I am equally as impressed. No matter who your choice is, vote. It’s so important, and this year especially will shape the future of this crazy world.
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