I've been asked to invent a mock communications campaign for a non-profit organization based around their primary cause. There's just one problem: I've never done that before. Like, I literally don't understand what a communications campaign is in a tangible "this is what you put on paper" way.
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posted by pinetree
on Apr 7, 2013 -
9 answers
Many years ago I recall watching a movie, where this southern state politician (supposedly based on a true character) was pulling dirty tricks during his campaign. IIRC, he for example accused his competitor of being a "humanist", along with several other carefully chosen praise words which, to his uneducated voters, sounded like insults. Does anyone know which movie I am referring to, or who this politician was?
posted by helion
on Jan 16, 2013 -
4 answers
What would you want to see in a crowdfunding campaign from a pro-democracy activity in a dictatorship?
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posted by k8t
on Dec 4, 2012 -
5 answers
I would like to help some Democratic candidates get elected to US Senate. Where will my money make the most difference?
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posted by Afroblanco
on Sep 27, 2012 -
22 answers
How was Mitt Romney able to win the election for Governor of Massachusetts? How effective was he as governor?
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posted by oneirodynia
on Sep 21, 2012 -
31 answers
How can I find Presidential Campaign stops around my home in Central Florida?
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posted by Flood
on Aug 11, 2012 -
1 answer
Can I- a college student- work for the Obama campaign (in dc, in chicago, in a swing state) this summer and not starve? Or are there other wacky, do-it-while-you're-young-live-out-of-your-car summer experiences Askmefi would suggest?
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posted by 221bbs
on Apr 16, 2012 -
14 answers
This political campaign season has brought it to my attention that sexism is alive and well in America. Instead of sitting around with my blood boiling, what can I
do?
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posted by ootandaboot
on Mar 1, 2012 -
16 answers
Is it legal for me to post a video to Youtube saying I will give a lot of money to a political party if a favored bill of mine becomes law?
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posted by blargerz
on Jul 23, 2011 -
9 answers
Graduation gift ideas: Does anyone have the contact information for Former Senator Harris Wofford? Or alternatively, any old campaign memorabilia?
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posted by quodlibet
on Apr 25, 2011 -
4 answers
Please help us to generate further ideas on how to mobilize people for an action day against the further use of nuclear energy
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posted by jfricke
on Mar 25, 2011 -
5 answers
After months of behind-the-scenes work, I'll be running for U.S. Congress and announcing next week. My question to you: what is it that you've always wanted to hear a politician say or do?
posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2010 -
66 answers
What are some good campaign trail biographies? I'm looking for any interesting read, whether in book form or a series of articles, that follows a candidate for a period of time up to their election, preferably ones where the writer actually accompanied the candidate as they went through the process of running. I'm not only looking for presidential candidates, but any government post at all (senate, congress, local government etc). I know Hunter Thompson is a good place to start, but what else?
posted by minicloud
on Nov 25, 2009 -
12 answers
Local political campaign reports a large surplus four days after stiffing its workers (I and dozens of other campaign workers are owed back pay, several of us in the $300+ range). Solutions?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2009 -
8 answers
What are the best "inside baseball" political blogs covering the upcoming New York City elections?
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posted by 2bucksplus
on Sep 3, 2009 -
0 answers
Looking for best infodumps, narratives, archives, and analyses of Barack Obama's successful campaign for election, with a focus on volunteers and fundraising.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2009 -
2 answers
Dungeon Masters: Help me start planning and preparing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign for a group of seasoned players who've been a while between rolls of the dice...
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posted by Philby
on Jul 30, 2009 -
17 answers
For the politicos out there: how effective is phone banking / canvassing, statistically speaking?
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posted by Weebot
on Apr 22, 2009 -
8 answers
How to set up a way for my non-profit's supporters to send letters to the editor and to elected officials online?
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posted by acridrabbit
on Apr 12, 2009 -
5 answers
Could activists for social causes (e.g. global warming) learn something from the Obama campaign in how to effectively engage and mobilize people?
posted by GIMG
on Jan 22, 2009 -
13 answers
Does anyone know what those green lapel pins are that about a third of Obama's staffers seem to be wearing in the photos
here?
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posted by limeonaire
on Jan 15, 2009 -
14 answers
I gather from Howard Dean's announcement today that he and the Obama People don't get along. I'm curious though how much Obama's win and the Congressional turnover are due to Dean's strategies and policies as head of the DNC.
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posted by serazin
on Nov 10, 2008 -
21 answers
Are there statistics or studies or articles about money swaying ballot propositions?
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posted by itesser
on Nov 8, 2008 -
1 answer
Has anyone seen a pop-up-video style version of the presidential or VP debates that checks facts and names? If not, is there any organization I could suggest this to with any reasonable hope of having them implement it?
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posted by vytae
on Oct 3, 2008 -
6 answers
To the undecideds, or those who believe they can put themselves in the undecided's shoes:
What might persuade you towards a particular candidate, particularly in the form of anything a volunteer might be able to do? Would someone coming to your door help, or hurt? Phone calls? Voter registration campaigns, or offers of rides to the polls? Signs in yards and clever bumper stickers? Blog posts? Emailing everyone I know with video clips and transcripts? What can be done to positively affect your decision in the presidential election?
In short, how might I, as a volunteer, most effectively turn you into decided for my candidate.
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posted by davebug
on Sep 26, 2008 -
20 answers
I've just been asked to be interviewed for a popular show on BBC TV to talk about the role of the Internet in U.S. politics for this campaign cycle. What are some succinct and intelligent talking points I can follow without sounding like I'm talking out my arse.
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posted by camworld
on Sep 23, 2008 -
10 answers
On behalf of my parents, where is a source that they can use to look up short and sweet responses to counter to the attacks on Obama leveled by their Republican neighbors?
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posted by jeanmari
on Sep 4, 2008 -
20 answers
OK. Let's do this fucking thing. I want to help Obama get elected. How can I have the biggest impact in the immediate run-up to Election Day?
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posted by andromache
on Aug 29, 2008 -
20 answers
I'd honestly like to know why half of America voted for George W. Bush in 2000: what their reasoning was.
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posted by WCityMike
on Aug 25, 2008 -
100 answers
I feel incredibly stupid for asking this, but where can I find Obama bumper stickers, buttons, and other materials in Seattle?
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posted by rossination
on Aug 21, 2008 -
11 answers
What are some books or other resources that can help me become a better political organizer in rural areas?
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posted by abkadefgee
on Aug 13, 2008 -
3 answers
Best way to volunteer for the national presidental campaign? In the interest of being useful to a large amount of people, let's say either side is open.
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posted by msamye
on Aug 8, 2008 -
6 answers
Last week Obama eschewed the public financing system for the general election. It seems that many of the articles I am reading are
saying that he is the "first major party candidate to reject public financing and its attendant spending limits." Do they mean in this election, or ever? If they mean "first-ever" (since public financing started) and public financing means a candidate can't raise private funds, then why is there always so much talk of candidates hosting various fund-raising events like $x,000-a-plate dinners? Are the publicly financed campaigns having their PACs raise money or what?
posted by pithy comment
on Jun 23, 2008 -
10 answers
Barack Obama now has more than 1.5 million donors. How many donors do Clinton or McCain have?
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posted by raf
on May 6, 2008 -
3 answers
Can you point me to a good web platform for hosting a grassroots activism campaign, including supporter mailing lists and the ability to send customized emails to people in power?
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posted by Scram
on Apr 13, 2008 -
6 answers
Dear Mr. Rumpole: Thank you for your campaign contribution of $25. Please enjoy our $50 worth of mailings regarding why you should give us more money.
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posted by Horace Rumpole
on Nov 14, 2007 -
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