Blogs
18 Dec 2009
THE BEST OF THE BLOGS.
Campaigns
The campaign doctor
18 Dec 2009
Being more availableI'm a local councillor and have yet to have anyone turn up for one of my regular surgeries.
Staying on your toes
by Shane Greer / 18 Dec 2009
If you're a political candidate, you'll be familiar with one law above all others - Sod's Law.
Donors aren't cash machines
by Shane Greer / 20 Nov 2009
As I've written before, my first step into the world of politics was fundraising, specifically direct mail.
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Don't host jumble sales
by Paul Richards / 20 Nov 2009
Paul Richards explains how to host a fundraiser that will raise large amounts and make guests feel special Not every political fundraising event need be characterised by chicken drumsticks and luke-warm Liebfraumilch in a run-down community centre.
Campaign Doctor
20 Nov 2009
Getting the youth to contributeEveryone I've spoken to always focuses on raising money from local businessmen, known party donors etc.
Student union
by Shane Greer / 23 Oct 2009
It might difficult hunting for votes at univerities, but Shane Greer explains how to convert students into a campaigning machineIf students are unfairly stereotyped as lazy, the figures show they're certainly apathetic about voting.
Campaign Doctor
23 Oct 2009
Skeletons in the cupboardI'm a recovering alcoholic and have long had an interest in standing for office.
Refining the art of debate
by John Shosky / 18 Sep 2009
To succeed in a debate, you must follow a clear strategy.
The marginal heart of England
by Robert Waller / 18 Dec 2009
Victories in East Midlands marginals have bolstered Labour in recent general elections.
Well briefed
by John Shosky / 18 Dec 2009
The research behind a speech is crucial and John Shosky explains how to put together the perfect briefing bookFor important speaking events there are two products: the speech and a background briefing book.
Show me the money
by John Shosky / 20 Nov 2009
It is a real challenge to write a successful fundraising speech, but you must include the following to move your audience, says John ShoskyProbably the hardest speech to give is the fundraiser.
Time to be direct
by Shane Greer / 20 Nov 2009
Shane Greer explains how to get the greatest returns from a direct mail fundraising campaign If you're a political candidate, a think tank or a pressure group, when it comes to raising money you'll find yourself punching far below your weight if you don't take advantage of direct mail (sending letters to people in which you ask for a donation).
Technology Review: Watch and go
by Catherine Shannon / 20 Nov 2009
Catherine Shannon on a portable DVD player with a twistToshiba SDP93SWE£199.
Ulster's uniqueness
by Robert Waller / 20 Nov 2009
British parties have always failed to get seats in Northern Ireland, Robert Waller explains, and the next election looks like no exceptionBy any standards, Northern Ireland is the most electorally unusual part of the United Kingdom.
Add some colour
by Mark Pack / 23 Oct 2009
In the second of his series on councils and communicating, Mark Pack explains exactly why and how councils can jazz up their email send-outsIn TP October I wrote about the broad lessons councils can learn from Barack Obama's presidential campaign, for both councils and election campaigns need to communicate successfully online with large numbers of the public.
Technology Review: Close ups
by Catherine Shannon / 23 Oct 2009
Catherine Shannon on a compact digital camera that offers greater zoom than its size might suggest Fujifilm FinePix F70EXR£279 This little item has got a number of features that really tailor it to political campaigning.
Sarf of the River
by Robert Waller / 23 Oct 2009
Labour's vote holds up better in London than anywhere else, says Robert Waller, which is why south London is a difficult area for Conservative advances The 11 boroughs south of the Thames (plus the only one divided by the river, Richmond) have not lost a seat overall in the boundary changes that come into force at the next general election.
Tearing down walls
by John Shosky / 23 Oct 2009
Ronald Reagan's superb political speeches still contain many lessons for modern politicians to learn, says John ShoskyThe Reagan Administration ended 20 years ago.
Hunting to head off repeal
by EB Young / 23 Oct 2009
EB Young looks at the League Against Cruel Sports' latest campaign to see how a modern pressure group promotes its messageFox hunting is either an unnecessarily cruel sport or a traditional way of rural life.
Beware temptation
by Shane Greer / 18 Sep 2009
You might be surprised to hear this, but (whisper it) I haven't always been interested in politics.
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