This was first featured on ElectWomen Magazine in 2009. It’s worth repeating. Falling Forward in Politics - Six Tips on Enduring a Political Loss By Matt Lewis (as published in Campaigns & Elections Magazine) Today, the stakes in political campaigns are high. It’s no surprise that in some cases, Election Day defeat can lead to depression and a loss… Continue Reading
CAMPAIGN TIPS: Common Filing Mistakes Made by Candidates
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine - Whether you are running for city council or for Congress, each candidate must follow proper procedures for filing the important nominating petitions necessary to secure a place on the ballot. Filing procedures vary state-by-state and depending on the office that is sought. Improper paperwork can cause problems for candidates… Continue Reading
Hot Trends: Telephone Town Hall Meetings
The latest trend in LIVE, person-to-person communications is telephone town hall meetings. For budget conscious and technology savvy women candidates, Tele-Town Hall currently provide thousands of elected officials, political candidates, non-profit organizations, associations, and businesses with one of the most convenient and cost-effective means of mass personal communications. Tele-Town Hall™ has developed patented technology that… Continue Reading
CANDIDATE’S CORNER: Make Way for Votocracy – The New Wave of Campaign Technology Tools
Just when you thought you had mastered Facebook and Twitter, here comes another round of technology tools designed to bring you closer to your voters. Votocracy is an online platform that addresses the overlap of social media and politics – and offers an easy solution. The interactive resource is a powerful tool for first-time campaigners… Continue Reading
It’s in the Mail! Key Elements of a Good Direct Mail Campaign
By ElectWomen Magazine Contributor, Dotty LeMieux – As a general and direct mail consultant in mostly “down ticket” races, my firm, GreenDog Campaigns, has created numerous pieces over the years, all tailored to the particular race and candidate. In doing these pieces, I have discovered (and learned from other consultants, both large and small) that there… Continue Reading