{"id":13410,"date":"2024-10-18T04:13:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/?p=13410"},"modified":"2024-10-18T04:13:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:13:30","slug":"kamala-harris-campaign-connects-with-taylor-swift-fans-via-snapchat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/2024\/10\/kamala-harris-campaign-connects-with-taylor-swift-fans-via-snapchat\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamala Harris campaign connects with Taylor Swift fans via Snapchat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kamala Harris\u2019s campaign unites with Taylor Swift fans on Snapchat<\/h1>\n

As Election Day approaches, Kamala Harris\u2019s campaign<\/strong> is strategically targeting young voters by tapping into Taylor Swift\u2019s massive fan base. The latest campaign push is set to coincide with Swift’s Eras Tour<\/strong> stop in Miami, aiming to capture the attention of Swifties<\/strong> at the Hard Rock Stadium this weekend.<\/p>\n

Reaching youth voters with Snapchat filters<\/h2>\n

In an innovative move, the Democratic National Convention (DNC)<\/strong> is rolling out a bespoke Snapchat filter on Friday. This filter, themed around Swift\u2019s tour, encourages users to be “fearless” on a variety of pivotal issues. The filter will carry an \u201cIn My Voting Era\u201d<\/strong> header, urging users to complete the phrase, \u201cBe fearless for\u2026,\u201d with options like democracy, reproductive rights, climate action, student loan debt relief, health care, racial justice, LGBTQ+ rights, economic opportunity, and equality.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the filter links to IWillVote.com<\/a> to simplify registration and information access for users across battleground states.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Billboard ads and mobile campaigning<\/h2>\n

Miami will also see new billboard ads welcoming voters to their “Kamala Era.” A mobile billboard for IWillVote.com<\/a> will circulate near Swift\u2019s concert venue, further emphasizing the campaign\u2019s reach.<\/p>\n

Democratic outreach strategy<\/h3>\n

DNC Communications Director<\/strong> emphasized the importance of meeting young voters on their turf\u2014concert venues and social media platforms\u2014to ensure they are well-informed and empowered to vote. The campaign’s efforts are meticulously designed to resonate with the youth and highlight the high stakes in the upcoming election.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re not taking any vote for granted and will continue to ensure young voters know everything that\u2019s at stake. Our country\u2019s youth are mobilized to speak now for the future they deserve,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Swift\u2019s powerful endorsement<\/h2>\n

Miami marks the beginning of the second leg of Swift\u2019s Eras Tour. Notably, Swift endorsed Harris and her running mate Tim Walz in a compelling social media statement following Harris’s debate with her Republican counterpart. Swift\u2019s endorsement was impactful, reaching 283 million followers and causing a surge in voter registration, with 337,826 people visiting registration sites overnight.<\/p>\n

Swift shared, \u201cI\u2019m voting for Kamala Harris<\/a> because she fights for the rights and causes that need a warrior to champion them. Her selection of Tim Walz<\/a>, who has fervently supported LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women\u2019s autonomy, impresses and heartens me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Swift humorously signed her endorsement as a \u201cchildless cat lady,\u201d indirectly addressing previous disparaging remarks from Trump\u2019s running mate.<\/p>\n

Swift’s endorsement impact<\/h2>\n

Following Swift’s endorsement, the Harris campaign launched prominent digital billboards in New York\u2019s Times Square and the Las Vegas strip. These billboards carried messages like \u201cWe\u2019re in Our Kamala Era!\u201d and \u201cA New Way Forward\u2026Ready for It?\u201d\u2014the latter referencing a song from Swift\u2019s “Reputation” album.<\/p>\n

The campaign also capitalized on Swift\u2019s influence by selling Harris-Walz friendship bracelets, with proceeds supporting the Harris Victory Fund<\/strong>. This merchandising not only galvanized support but also financially bolstered the campaign.<\/p>\n

Swift and political influence<\/h2>\n

Swift’s engagement in political campaigns marks a significant trend in how celebrities can influence and mobilize younger demographics. Her endorsement and collaboration with campaigns reflect the rising intersections between pop culture and politics.<\/p>\n

Bridging gaps with digital media<\/h3>\n

The Harris campaign\u2019s integration of digital media, especially platforms like Snapchat, demonstrates a modern approach to voter engagement. The use of technology, combined with celebrity endorsements, bridges the gap between traditional campaigning and contemporary outreach.<\/p>\n

Future implications<\/h2>\n

As the political landscape evolves, the fusion of celebrity influence with digital strategies is likely to play an increasingly critical role. Swift\u2019s involvement exemplifies the power of cultural icons in shaping political discourse and voter participation.<\/p>\n

Engage with this unfolding narrative and see how pop culture continues to impact significant political movements. Share this story and stay updated with the latest developments by following us on social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kamala Harris’s campaign is targeting young voters with a Taylor Swift-themed Snapchat filter, coinciding with the singer\u2019s Miami concert. The “I Will Vote” campaign encourages voters to be “fearless” on key issues. New billboard ads and digital initiatives also support the push<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13412,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13412"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}