Posts Tagged ‘local politics’

Why Local Candidates Need Thick Skins

The more public the figure, the bigger the target for attack. And if you are a candidate running for office, then like it or not, you are considered a public figure. Read More...

 

Top Online Candidate Articles of 2009

As an end of the year wrap-up, we present the most popular articles of 2009. All these articles were published this year. Read More...

 

Preparing for Candidate Debates

Some campaigns will have debates or forums as an opportunity for candidates to present themselves and their platforms to the public. The rules and formats of these debates vary and are agreed upon by the candidates and moderators ahead of time. Here are a few tips that should help in any public debate. Read More...

 

Effectively Using Video for a Local Campaign

Here are a few ways for your local campaign to get the most out of online video. Read More...

 

Competing Political Campaign Signs On The Same Yard

We know of local voters who have woken up one morning to find political signs planted on their front yard. They weren’t asked to have the signs placed, and in some cases, don’t even support the candidate. Read More...

 

Micro-targeting for Local Political Campaigns

Most political campaigns today now research and segment voters for specific messaging. It’s called micro-targeting, and the methods can be applied even to the smallest local campaign. Read More...

 

Running a Slate of Candidates Online – The Pros and Cons

A multiple-candidate website is a way of promoting multiple candidates running on the same platform all in one place. The candidates are usually all from the same party or all side together on a major campaign issue. In essence, they become a ’slate’ of candidates, hoping to win an election together. Read More...