It is incredible how technology is changing the political landscape! The 2012 Presidential Election was the first ever to really take hold of social media but today’s inauguration is a beautiful blend of tradition, old and new. President Obama’s swearing in ceremony for his second term is seeing a number of new technological additions – check them out below and let me know the new ways you are staying updated on today’s historic events in the comments!
Inauguration 2013: New Technology Traditions
- Official Twitter hashtag #inaug2013
- Follow the official inauguration Twitter account @obamainaugural
- President Barack Obama uploaded an Inauguration Day Playlist to Spotify! You can download it for free here
- CNN is using Instagram for the first time in effort to see how the public is watching this historic moment. Upload your own photos and hashtag #CNN
- Inauguration 2013 is a free iPhone app in the iTunes store that allows you to livestream today’s events
