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13 Social Media Posts Every Campaign Should Do Before Election Day
Now is the time to map out your digital content calendar for the final stretch.
by
Eric Wilson
Engagement
6 Ways To Run A More Voter-Friendly Campaign
Running a campaign that puts supporters first is a tradeoff in short term gains for long-term success.
by
Eric Wilson
Management
Mark These 6 Digital Campaign Items Off Your List To Start The Fall Election Season
Digital campaigning has the distinct advantage of being nimble, but it’s not without hurdles that can cause last minute frustration.
by
Eric Wilson
Cybersecurity
How To Avoid, Recognize And Thwart Phishing Attacks
They're the most common, targeted cyberattacks against campaigns, but also the easiest to avoid and thwart.
by
Eric Wilson
Engagement
The Ideal Campaign Volunteer Journey From Start To Finish
With a small mindset shift your campaign can tap into the power of volunteers and turn them into a valuable asset that money can’t buy.
by
Eric Wilson
Email Marketing
How To Rehabilitate Your Campaign Email List After Primary Season
Your campaign’s email marketing performance rises and falls on the health of your list. After a primary is the perfect time to rehabilitate your list with these strategies.
by
Eric Wilson
Social Media
Changes Coming To Social Media? 5 Reasons Not To Panic
Social media platform changes come and go, but the fundamentals of digital campaigning are the same. Don’t panic and stick to the plan.
by
Eric Wilson
Fundraising
Donation Page Dos And Don’ts
The donation page itself is as important as your list building ads and email copy. Don’t fumble the touchdown at the goal line by treating the landing page as an afterthought.
by
Eric Wilson
Fundraising
The 5 Questions You Should Ask About Your Online Fundraising Program
Understanding your online fundraising program takes asking the right questions that cut through the noise and jargon to what really counts.
by
Eric Wilson
Technology
5 Benefits Of Using A CRM For Your Political Campaign
More important than the software you decide to use for your campaign’s CRM is actually committing to using a CRM.
by
Eric Wilson
Engagement
How Your Campaign Can Engage Supporters Online With The Creator Economy Playbook
ild, grow, and monetize audiences for creators. By building a community, these entrepreneurs drive supporters to action like paying for content or merchandise.
by
Eric Wilson
Social Media
6 Tips For Addressing Your Campaign’s Negative Social Media Comments
Social media is mission-critical for campaigns and in order to use it effectively, you must engage with comments – the good, the bad, and the ugly.
by
Eric Wilson
Analytics
6 A/B Tests To Optimize Your Digital Campaign
Running simple, focused A/B tests is a critical tool for boosting your digital campaign’s performance and maximizing your paid media investments.
by
Eric Wilson
Cybersecurity
4 Free Digital Cybersecurity Tools That Also Help Your Campaign
Thanks to a unique allowance made possible by the Federal Elections Commission (FEC), federal candidates are eligible to receive free digital security software and services through Defending Digital Campaigns (DDC).
by
Eric Wilson
Marketing
5 Copywriting Tips To Get Campaign Supporters To Take Action
How you say something for your campaign matters as much as – probably more – than what you say.
by
Eric Wilson
Texting
Short Code Texting Versus Peer-to-Peer Texting – Why Campaigns Need Both
Campaigns work with a platform like Tatango to secure their six digit short code from phone companies and manage the opt-in process, both of which are required to send at high volume and lower cost.
by
Eric Wilson
Advertising
5 Tactics To Improve Your Campaign’s Facebook Advertising Performance
Recent changes in how Facebook advertising works have had a negative impact on how political campaigns have typically used the platform
by
Eric Wilson
Content Marketing
How To Get Your Campaign Videos Seen On YouTube
Most campaigns already make use of YouTube to upload and share online videos, but following these tips will help you reach more voters and earn more views.
by
Eric Wilson
Marketing
5 Priorities For Political Campaign Marketing
While it’s easy to get caught up in the various platforms and fads, at its core, effective political campaign marketing online encompasses a few key goals.
by
Eric Wilson
How To Incorporate Relational Organizing In Your Online Campaign
Effective campaigns are about reaching the right voter with the right message from the right messenger at the right moment.
by
Eric Wilson
Websites
How to Pick the Perfect Domain Name for Your Campaign
As a rule of thumb, the shorter the domain the easier it is to remember and type without mistakes.
by
Eric Wilson
Get The Most From An Endorsement For Your Online Campaign
When a discussion about an endorsement takes place, prepare your candidate to make these specific asks and identify the right staff to follow up with.
by
Eric Wilson
Send Better Emails That Raise More Money Online For Your Campaign With These 15 Tools
With these tools to help you send better emails and raise more money online, you’ll be getting the most out of your email list each time you hit send.
by
Eric Wilson
5 Lessons From The Digital Hero Academy Online Training To Boost Your Campaign
In addition to the lessons and content, you’ll be matched with a digital coach who meets with you on a regular basis to track your progress of implementing what you learn into your campaign.
by
Eric Wilson
4 Digital Campaign Tasks You Should Automate To Work Smarter Not Harder
Campaigns can always hire more staff and raise more money, but they can never get more time. Automation should be the secret weapon for any well-run campaign.
by
Eric Wilson
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