The 2009 election campaign in Germany has lacked major issues and largely failed to capture the imagination of the broader electorate. What are the parties doing to get voters' attention?We look at various campaign methods and ask which ones appear to work best - canvassing out in the countryside,the good old-fashioned beer tent address or a modern internet presence,for example? This report is about the good old days as well as innovative and surprising elements in the 2009 election campaign.