Facebook is running a new campaign that will allow users to share their opinions on a giant Times Square billboard in New York City. The “What Matters Most To You?” campaign is asking users to submit their opinions on the 2012 election season for a chance to get their spotlight on the big screen.
To enter, first you have to visit and like the campaign’s Facebook page. You will then be prompted to select three of the “issues that matter most” to you. Some of the options (pictured below) include Debt, Economy, Energy, Environment, Health Care, Immigration, National Security, Social Issues, and Social Security.
If you opt-in for a chance at being displayed on the NASDAQ and Thomson Reuters billboards, you could have your image and a snapshot of your Facebook profile displayed on the big screen alongside your selected issues. For those that don’t opt in, your selections will only be shared on your timeline.
Mashable pointed out an interesting statistic from NM Incite who found approximately 14% of Facebook users have removed friends for posting political comments.
Given that Facebook is on the brink of going public at an estimated value in the $75 to $100 billion range, this could be the latest effort for the company to generate revenue (albiet there are no reports of charging users as of yet) through publicly promoting users profiles.
You can learn more about the 2012 Matters campaign here.
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