#political-advertising

#political-advertising

Most electoral materials in Australia are reused or recycled, but improvements in sustainability are needed.

Australia is lagging behind other countries in implementing environmentally friendly election materials.

Social media, especially platforms like WeChat and RedNote, is essential for reaching younger Australian voters, despite strict political advertising rules.

The Texas House passed a bill requiring disclosure for altered political ads, but it does not criminalize memes for the general public.

Political advertising on digital platforms hit $619 million as of August 2023, emphasizing the critical nature of online campaigning for the 2024 elections.

Voters in New Zealand and worldwide must be cautious of AI-generated images and videos influencing electoral perceptions.

Meta extends its ban on new election ads after polls close to prevent confusion during ballot counting.

Political advertising is pervasive ahead of the 2025 Australian federal election, with a concerning rise in astroturfing practices.

Democrats outspent Republicans on advertising, yet Trump's alternative media strategy proved more effective in engaging disillusioned voters.

Online political ad spending surged to $1.35 billion, doubling previous totals, indicating a shift towards digital campaigning.

Political ads on streaming services lack regulation, risking foreign interference and transparency issues that traditional media regulations address.

Paid media's effectiveness is being questioned after Trump's 2024 win despite low ad spending.

Addressable media formats are becoming prioritized over traditional advertising.

Social media advertising expenditures have significantly declined in 2024, especially for Meta.

Romania enacts new rules to ensure transparency in political advertising during the presidential election campaign.

Trump's campaign is heavily targeting Medicare issues in key states, spending over $9.6 million on the ad 'Doom Medicare'.

The advertisement employs emotionally charged visuals and claims to criticize Kamala Harris's impact on seniors' welfare.

Trump's super PAC successfully targeted young, diverse, undecided voters through advanced ad strategies on streaming services.

Meta and Google are lifting their temporary bans on election ads due to a clearer environment surrounding election results this year.

Google will cease political advertisements in the EU due to new regulations, creating operational challenges and significant uncertainties for advertisers.

Tech platforms have relaxed their measures against election misinformation since 2020, with varying approaches to political advertising and misinformation safeguards.

False election ads flood Facebook as investigations reveal violations of Meta's policies, misleading voters close to the election.

Concerns about AI's impact on the 2024 U.S. elections were overblown, with minimal influence from political deepfakes.

Kamala Harris' campaign focused on Donald Trump more than herself in digital ads ahead of the 2024 election.

Right for America is emphasizing Trump's tax-cut promises to rally support among working-class Americans in a $500,000 ad campaign.