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English
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Summary

In April 2015, Bernie Sanders enlisted Revolution Messaging to orchestrate the digital strategy for his presidential campaign, sparking a political movement that emphasized community over the individual candidate. Despite the short timeline, Revolution Messaging rapidly developed a digital presence by integrating various web and mobile platforms, using data-driven strategies powered by Mixpanel to understand voter behavior and optimize campaign messaging. This approach enabled them to raise $61 million through digital ads and engage millions of Americans by focusing on community-centric issues rather than Sanders' personal qualifications. The campaign's innovative use of video content further propelled its message, as longer videos, contrary to conventional wisdom, proved effective in deepening viewer engagement and support. Revolution Messaging's agile approach and deep data analytics transformed BernieSanders.com into a pivotal platform that contributed to Sanders' significant impact on the political landscape, despite not securing the Democratic nomination.