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UK PM Andy Burnham embraces TikTok and podcasts for voter outreach

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is adopting a new digital-first strategy to connect with voters, prioritizing platforms like TikTok and podcasts over traditional media outlets. This approach, which includes engaging with influencers and appearing on popular entertainment channels, has garnered praise for its modern appeal and has been noted as a significant shift from his predecessor's communication style. Burnham's team is actively seeking to reach younger demographics through these contemporary channels. AI

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UK PM Andy Burnham embraces TikTok and podcasts for voter outreach

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    UK PM Andy Burnham shifts focus to TikTok and podcasts in social media push

    Whether he is pulling a pint, tossing a builder’s helmet in the air or running with Olympic medallist Mo Farah, the UK’s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has embraced social media with a deft touch. As well as putting out videos on his own accounts on X and TikTok, he has sought t…

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