1. The document discusses how digitalization and social media have revolutionized journalism and society through more decentralized communication and network-based organizations. 2. Journalists now act as moderators rather than gatekeepers, and involve the public through citizen reporting. Organizations have shifted from vertical hierarchies to horizontal networks using new social media tools. 3. The document provides examples of how modern political campaigns effectively use these new communication models and tools, and assigns analyzing characteristics of Obama's campaign and comparing to campaigns in Indonesia.