Posts Tagged ‘general campaign tips’
How Many Votes Do You Need To Win?
How many votes do you need to win a local election? In its most simple form, the winning formula is: Read More...
Political Business Cards
Never encountered these before until a recent 4th of July parade. Candidate supporters were handing out two-sided business cards. On the front was the candidate’s picture, the position they were running for, slogan, website domain, etc. Read More...
Create a Political Campaign Material Swipe File
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A swipe file is a collection of excellent sales letters and materials that provide an easy reference of ideas for creative projects. Maintaining a swipe files is a common practice for advertising copywriters and creative directors. You can use the same technique for your political campaign. Read More...
What Type of Yard Sign Should Your Campaign Use?
Candidates often struggle with the type of sign to purchase. There are basically three types of yard signs for political campaigns: plastic bag, corrugated plastic, and double-sided cardboard. Read More...
Keep on Top of Your Campaign News
Information is power, and keeping up with news and what people are saying about you online is important for any political campaign. Google Alerts is a service that notifies you by email when the search term you choose is found on the Web. Read More...
Using Craigslist as a Communications Outlet
Craigslist.org is one of the most popular classifieds websites on the Web. Placing a free ad on Craigslist is a great way to advertise your campaign. Posting an ad is quick and simple to do. For political campaigns, it is a great way to reach more ‘tech-savvy’ constituents. Read More...
Campaign Letter Writing Tips
Letters are a powerful way of getting your campaign message across and influencing public opinion. While you are likely get a few letters from close friends and supporters, it helps to have an organized letter-writing campaign to local newspapers and publications to help shape the issues and your public positions. A letter-writing campaign can be assigned to a volunteer to organize. All they need to do is to find volunteers willing to write pro-candidate letters. Read More...
Fake Politicial Websites and Other Dirty Tricks
This item is a few months old, but it’s still relevant as primary and general election season heats up. Read More...