• How can campaigns call cell phones for GOTV?

    Oct 18, 2018 by Joe Fuld (he/him)

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    Marty Stone answers 7 questions on calling cell phones for GOTV

    For the longest time you could not call cell phones in an efficient way but now Stones Phones has some exciting new technology to make it easier to call cell phones using volunteers or paid phone banks. We asked Marty Stone 7 questions on calling cell phones for GOTV. He answered our questions here:

    How can campaigns call cell phones for GOTV?

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  • Digital Ads vs GOTV Calls: Should You Choose Calls or Digital Ads?

    Nov 05, 2016 by Joe Fuld (he/him)

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    GOTV Calls vs Digital GOTV Ads - Which Do You Pick?

     GOTV Calls or Digital ads? If you are running a political campaign, you may have heard of folks replacing their GOTV calls with digital GOTV ads. As someone who sells and loves digital ads, I will tell you that I am not sure that choosing between one or the other is a great idea. It depends, on many factors.  To help you figure out how to spend your GOTV money, I have put together this lovely post comparing GOTV calls versus digital GOTV ads.

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  • GOTV Plan: 15 Get Out the Vote Myths Busted

    Oct 10, 2016 by Joe Fuld (he/him)

    GOTV Planning: Let's Bust Some Myths!

    Get Out The Vote and a good Get Out The Vote plan (GOTV Plan) is something we as a firm, spend hours talking about. There is lots of  lore, superstition, mythology, and bad ideas around get out the vote.

    There is no cable show dedicated to busting myths about political tactics, but if there was, GOTV myths would surely be a hot topic.  Over the years, there have been a lot of notions about Get Out The Vote programs that I believe are wrong. Here is my attempt to dispel these get out the vote myths and show it as a cornerstone in the foundation of any campaign plan.

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  • GOTV Resources Guide

    Sep 08, 2016 by Joe Fuld (he/him)

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    Our Favorite GOTV Resources

    Looking for Get Out the Vote/ GOTV resources? As we get deep into Get Out The Vote season, you may be up late at night looking for phone scripts or a 1-800 number on voter protection. Have no fear we are here to help. Here are all of our favorite get out the vote/ GOTV resources all in one place. Also be sure to read our other GOTV blog posts for tips as well as our GOTV infographics. 

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  • Get Out The Vote Calls Explained

    Mar 17, 2016 by The Campaign Workshop

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    How to Make Get out the Vote Calls a Success

    We talk a lot on our blog about the importance of GOTV. But what are some concrete, tried and true Get Out The Vote tactics that work? One is making GOTV calls to identified supporters.

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  • Political Direct Mail in the Digital Age

    Oct 06, 2014 by Joe Fuld (he/him)

    Political Direct Mail in the Digital Age

    Hal Malchow Tells Us How Political Direct Mail in the Digital Age Is Still Relevant

    Last week we released our first ebook: Political Direct Mail In The Digital Age. The book explains why with all the technology we have, political direct mail in the digital age is still relevant. We explain how you should decide on direct mail and targeted communications strategies for political and advocacy campaigns. We also discuss the cost of direct mail, micro-targeting strategies and how to use direct mail for GOTV.

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  • GOTV: What Do You Need for Get Out The Vote?

    Jun 26, 2014 by Sophie Thurber (she/her)

    GOTV- here is what you need for get out the vote

    GOTV is Your Friend (With Benefits)

    GOTV matters. Campaigns require long hours, uncomfortable conversations about money and immense dedication from the candidate, staffers and volunteers.  After all the time and money you pour into a campaign (not to mention your sanity), it’s important to finish strong with a robust GOTV program.  Here are a few things to think about for Get Out The Vote as you plan your last push to the finish line:

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