UK PM Andy Burnham Shifts Political Messaging to TikTok and Podcasts
Pollsters said more than half of 18-24 year-olds have seen his content as Burnham uses short-form video to bypass traditional media.
- Since taking office on July 20, Prime Minister Andy Burnham has made social media a central part of his communications strategy, using TikTok and X while appearing on programs hosted by popular online creators.
- Burnham has also embraced podcasts, including an appearance on How to Fail with Elizabeth Day, becoming the first serving British prime minister to appear on the show.
- His approach contrasts with former prime minister Keir Starmer’s more traditional media style, with media experts describing Burnham as a more natural and effective communicator who better understands the current digital environment.
- The strategy has helped Burnham connect with younger audiences and build a strong online presence, but his preference for influencers and digital platforms has also drawn criticism from traditional media outlets concerned about politicians bypassing established journalism.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham skillfully uses social media platforms like X and TikTok. He engages a broad audience by appearing on creator-led entertainment channels. Burnham's communications team demonstrates a strong grasp of the current media environment. He has featured in a TikTok series and jogged with a popular athlete. Teenage influencers were invited to his first speech outside Downing Street.
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UK's media-savvy PM Burnham shifts messaging to TikTok, podcasts
As well as putting out videos on his own accounts on X and TikTok, he has sought to broaden his audience by appearing on entertainment channels run by creators with large followings. Compared with predecessor Keir Starmer, "Burnham has a far more astute communications team around him" with a "better grasp of the media environment", said Steven Buckley, a lecturer in digital media sociology at City St George's, University of London. During his fi…
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