Why Obama and Clinton are YouTube stars (Web Scout : Los Angeles Times)
You don’t need to be a celeb or an “SNL” writer to get noticed. Ben Relles put himself on the map when he and two partners brought the world “Obama Girl,” the candidate’s sultry, singing follower who rings in millions of page views every time she bobs onto the computer screen. (“I’ve got a crush on Obama,” was nominated Monday for a Webby Award). Relles’ fledgling BarelyPolitical.com was bought by the Web TV company Next New Networks last October and now has four full-time employees.
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