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Andy Burnham adopts TikTok-style social media strategy as UK Prime Minister
Key points
- Burnham's social media uses vertical videos and influencer collaborations.
- His TikTok page features memes, emojis, and policy discussions.
- Searches for "Andy Burnham" on TikTok increased by over 2,000% on Monday.
- Collaborations include Sir Mo Farah and internet personality Max Klymenko.
New Social Media Approach
Andy Burnham, upon becoming UK Prime Minister, has implemented a distinct social media strategy. This approach moves away from the more formal style of his predecessor, Keir Starmer, and has been compared to the online presence of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
TikTok-Centric Content
Burnham's TikTok page features content that includes memes, emoji use, and policy discussions presented while pouring a pint. Policy announcements are primarily shot in vertical video format, suitable for mobile consumption across platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Andrew Chadwick, professor of political communication at Loughborough University, noted that Burnham has "gone all in on the TikTok style" with simple, clear policy pledges.
Engagement and Reach
The new strategy has shown early signs of engagement. Searches for "Andy Burnham" on TikTok surged by over 2,000% in the UK on the day he became Prime Minister. A "day one" montage video, showing him at a homelessness charity and meeting his cabinet, received over 820,000 views.
Influencer Collaborations
Burnham's team has also engaged in collaborations with influencers and celebrities to reach broader audiences. This includes joining Sir Mo Farah for his YouTube series "Run With Mo," which was reposted on Farah's Instagram to 1.9 million followers. He also participated in the viral "Career Ladder" series hosted by Ukrainian internet personality Max Klymenko, who has over 9 million TikTok followers.
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Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has adopted a social media strategy focused on TikTok-style content, vertical videos, and collaborations with influencers. This approach aims to engage new audiences and differs from traditional political communication methods.