Monthly Archives: January 2010
A look back: 2008 Presidential election
Branding, Politics, Viral Advertising

Since it seems like my six-part series on the 2008 presidential election has disappeared within my blog, I wanted to re-highlight it since I spent hours researching various aspects of that election.
This series focuses on the websites of Sen. John McCain and then-Sen. Barrack Obama. It was a culmination of a semester of research in an Advertising course. While I was writing these posts (in the Fall of 2008), I was also producing many 30 second ads (Motion Graphics) supporting the Obama Campaign. These videos will posted in the next blog post.
- Politics & Effectively using the Web (part one)
In part one, I introduce the dilemma McCain has in effectively reaching young people on the web. - Politics & Effectively Using the Web (part two)
In part two, I continue my discussion of McCain and his ineffective use of the web. - Politics & Effectively Using the Web (part three)
In part three, I continue my discussion of McCain and his ineffective use of the web. - Politics & Effectively Using the Web (part four)
In part four, I take a look at the recent website redesign by John McCain and compare it to his previously all black website. - Politics & Effectively Using the Web (part five)
In part five, I take a look how Obama is getting out the vote and viral advertising. - Politics & Effectively Using the Web (part six
In part six, I simply have a list of reasons why Obama won this election.
“Yes We Can”
Motion Graphics, Politics
Yes We Can from Stephen Emlund on Vimeo.
“Not Walk Alone”
Motion Graphics, Politics
Not Walk Alone from Stephen Emlund on Vimeo.
“One Nation. One People.”
Motion Graphics, Politics
One Nation, One People from Stephen Emlund on Vimeo.
“America is back”
Motion Graphics, Politics
America is Back from Stephen Emlund on Vimeo.
“The cornerstone of the social impact”
Motion Graphics, Politics
Social Security from Stephen Emlund on Vimeo.






