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What Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan and You Have in Common
Evan Rosen
There is no such thing as a natural born communicator. People in the public eye including executives, television hosts, and especially candidates for public office become “naturals” by practicing—and often with the help of a communication coach.
You’ve probably experienced the wedding or formal occasion in which a favorite relative, let’s call him good ole Uncle Joe, rises and delivers an entertaining toast. He seems to know exactly what to say and his toasts always resonate with the crowd. After Good ole Uncle Joe sits down, people whisper perhaps with a tinge
Focusing Your Campaign through Polling & Focus Groups
Paul M. Fallon
Precious dollars,
How to Find & Mobilize Young Voters
Rock The Vote
Registration is the best get-out-the-vote tactic around: in 2004, 82% of registered 18-29 year olds voted.
If you’re in a tight race and need a way to create more votes, register young adults. It’s cost-effective and it works.
• Online, you can register a new young voter for $2-10 per registration application.
• By direct mail, you can generate a new registration application for $5-7 per person.
Types of Presentations
Randall P. Whatley
The first step in preparing a presentation is to define the purpose of your presentation.
The following is an overview of several common types of presentations and their purpose. Each presentation type requires a specific organization technique to assure they are understood and remembered by the audience. The suggested organizational structure is also provided.
1. Informative
Keep an informative presentation brief and to the point. Stick to the facts and avoid complicated information. Choose one of the following organizational structures for an informative presentation:
Running A Campaign FAQ
Jenifer Broadbent
You’ve already done the heavy lifting of deciding to manage a campaign. Good for you! Now comes the hard part – hiring. This is not meant to serve as a “Campaign How-To”, this is more of an “Campaign FAQ”. We figure you’ve come this far and found us, you must know enough, but maybe need some guidance.
The planning sequence of running a campaign starts off with hiring the right people. All political campaigns should have the following: Political Consultant, Campaign Manager, Fundraiser, Treasurer, Volunteer Coordinator and lots and lots of volunteers.
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The Art & Science of Signs and Graphics
Jim Fleming
Want a cleaner, brighter, more readable graphic image for your campaign?
White Letters on a Dark or Contrasting Background are Better, Especially at Night.
Rendering your name in reverse—white against a contrasting bright or dark colored background—makes your name look larger and improves visibility, especially at night. In fact, according to a study by the Outdoor Advertising Institute, reverse messages are up to 40% more visible. That is the reason that Departments of Transportation use white type against dark green or dark brown backgrounds on the