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Akamai Selects Bluetext to Help Protect State Election Systems

by Jason SiegelSeptember 6, 2018
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With the national mid-term elections fast approaching, state government election officials at every level are scrambling to assess their system’s vulnerabilities to hacking or other interference, with the goal of protecting those systems from all threats. Akamai partnered with Bluetext to develop a compelling outreach campaign to educate state decision makers on the solutions that Akamai can bring to their election systems.

Bluetext created a three-part creative approach that leveraged engaging images and headlines to drive awareness of Akamai’s solutions. These include a patriotic message of responsibility these election officials have for protecting democracy, as well as the use of the iconic “I Voted” stickers revised to read, “I thought I voted” as an emotional appeal to what’s at stake. The result was a campaign that cut through the noise and delivered the Akamai story to the target audience.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why was protecting election systems such a priority in 2018?

With mid-term elections approaching, state officials were under pressure to secure systems against hacking and interference. Concerns about integrity and trust in democratic processes made security initiatives urgent. Vendors like Akamai stepped in to offer expertise and solutions to help address these vulnerabilities.

What role did Bluetext play in Akamai's outreach campaign?

Bluetext designed and executed a creative campaign to reach state decision makers. The strategy emphasized patriotic duty and the critical responsibility of protecting democracy. The work cut through crowded messaging and connected Akamai’s solutions to officials’ priorities.

How did the campaign connect emotionally with its audience?

One striking tactic was reimagining the familiar ‘I Voted’ sticker to read ‘I Thought I Voted.’ This visual underscored the consequences of compromised elections. By tapping into familiar symbols, the campaign evoked urgency and accountability.