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[Ferny Ceballos Company: Numis Network Contribution Level: 4]

So if there was any doubt as to whether or not capture pages are effective for lead generation, look at who else is using a standard, above the fold optin form:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/ ... SEM-lb-cnn

I found the ad for it on a banner ad on CNN.com. If you notice at the end of the link, there's some tracking code. Interesting....

I haven't been able to find one for McCain. Any one find a McCain capture page?

-Ferny

P.S. I don't endorse either candidate at this moment, not am I seeking to be convinced to go one way or the other.

[Jeff Schechter Company: Numis Network Contribution Level: 2]

I'm not endorsing either candidate, but it's been said that the reason Obama is doing so well, is that he has a crack team of online marketers behind him. His online presence is something like 3 times what McCain's is.

[Keya Williams Contribution Level: 1]

Looks like the basics of internet marketing can be applied to almost any venture you're involved in. Good for our politians for leveraging new technology!

Keya

[Ferny Ceballos Company: Numis Network Contribution Level: 4]

Yep, I gotta hand it to Obama for his massive use of CPM networks.

A friend of my worked as a director in the Hillary Clinton campaign and it was frustrating their campaign, because everywhere they looked, Barack Obama was there. Radio, TV, Print, Internet, etc.

I first caught on to his CPM advertising back in January, and I was very impressed with how well organized his marketing team was, and how knowledgeable they were as it relates to some VERY VERY advanced marketing strategies.

-Ferny

[Erik Shear Contribution Level: 2]

I'm not endorsing either candidate, but it's been said that the reason Obama is doing so well, is that he has a crack team of online marketers behind him. His online presence is something like 3 times what McCain's is.

I love this thread, I thought the same thing... Obamas is very web 2.0 and clean, McCain's looks like a crappy myspace page... Now I am not endorsing one over the other either but it is apparent that Obama has a good team working for him.

[susan coils Contribution Level: 4]

Politics is no different to any other form of marketing and selling. The guy who can put on the best show will win.

Maybe someone handed Obama a copy of magnetic sponsoring?

Sadly, british politics (coupled with a government job) has left me very cynical in all things government.

[Mark Worthen Contribution Level: 2]

Even better, we now have the persuasive power of reciprocity working with our lead capture form. Plus supporters can build their own support and fundraising page.

Tendentiously Yours,

Mark

[Ferny Ceballos Company: Numis Network Contribution Level: 4]

That's dedication Mark. Giving up your Signature for advertising and using it to support a cause.

Looks like you've learned some big words since we last saw each other.

I had to take out the dictionary to be able to understand the definition of 'Tendentiously'.

-Ferny

[Mark Worthen Contribution Level: 2]

That's dedication Mark. Giving up your Signature for advertising and using it to support a cause.

Looks like you've learned some big words since we last saw each other.

I had to take out the dictionary to be able to understand the definition of 'Tendentiously'.

-Ferny

Well, I must confess that I discovered that word today. I tried to use "Partisanally Yours," but not only is that not a word but it looks and sounds funny! So I went to my favorite geeky word site, Answers.com, and looked up synonyms of "partisan" and found "Tendentiously!"

Re: my sig file, yeah I'm sure I'll lose some business by publicly declaring my support for Obama but, as you kindly inferred, sometimes there are more important things than making a buck. Besides, I figure if I can work well with predominantly Republican business colleagues and those wacky Libertarians ... just kidding Mike!, they can put up with a damn liberal like me.

All the Best,

Mark

[Lonnie Embry Contribution Level: 2]

Well Ferny it sure looks like we are all headed into the age of capture pages for all venues involving a computer and a concept, item , or campaign. I believe it is a wise use of technology to enable maximizing the potential and increasing the edge for successful dominance in any marketplace.

As for Mccain , I dont see a capture page being used yet. Lets see what happens.

Best regards:

Lonnie Embry