Thursday, July 3, 2008

Hilary Clinton used an infomercial to market her campaign

In February, Hilary Clinton purchased an hour from the Hallmark Channel to market her campaign. The infomercial aired during prime-time hours. Although this has been done by a candidate previously, it is a somewhat new way to market a Presidential campaign. The purchase of this time gave her a full, uninterrupted hour to speak on her own beliefs without any outside influence. Infomercials are no longer just for selling a kitchen knife or a beauty product. It is a new platform for anyone who wants to reach a large number audience. The results can be tracked in real-time and can be redirected depending on the response.