Posts Tagged ‘politics’
Political calls, calls, calls – do they work?
By OrangePoint Political Communications Services Robo calls for political phoning are becoming a key campaign element. Whether you are running for town council, the state house, or even the presidency, you can reach your constituents and voters with the right message at the right time. For example, maybe your opponent has launched a blistering last…
Read MoreNeed a Campaign Slogan? No Problem
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine Finding the right message and boiling it down to a three-word slogan is no longer a difficult early campaign task. The website Winyourcampaign.com offers lists of free slogan ideas with just a click of a mouse. Categories of slogans include themes like change/results; experience/trust; town/community; choice/vote/elect and school/law enforcement.…
Read MoreIs Politics in the Future for America’s Women Soccer Stars?
By Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine While Americans celebrate the strong U.S. Women’s Soccer team’s accomplishments during the World Cup tournament, the team members’ legacy could one day become more than just about sports. Men’s athletics has produced not only world champions and modern day heroes, but a host of politicians have emerged from the…
Read MoreCandidate Training Tip: Handling an Aggressive Questioner
By Chris Jahnke, Media and Speaker Trainer with Positive Communications At some point in your career it is likely you will face a questioner who acts like an interrogator. There are ways to neutralize hostile questions from reporters, audience members, even workplace associates. These tips will help prevent you from stumbling or becoming defensive. #1…
Read More4th of July – Celebrating America’s Day of Independence, for Candidates a Declaration of Candidacy
by Kathy Groob, Publisher ElectWomen Magazine What would 4th of July be without hotdogs, fireworks and parades? And what would parades be without elected officials and political candidates? For many, the true meaning of the 4th of July is forgotten until the patriotic music and flags go by in a neighborhood parade that reminds us…
Read MoreTHIS WEEK – The Art of Political Campaigning, Washington, D.C.
The Art of Political Campaigning begins Thursday this week as Campaigns & Elections (Politics Magazine) hosts its annual three-day campaign training program that has trained more than 10,000 politicos around the world. ElectWomen Magazine will be featured with Kathy Groob, EW Publisher, speaking on a panel to discuss women’s campaign issues on Friday, June 12th…
Read MoreKuwaiti Women Make History
By Brandy Bailey, Contributor ElectWomen Magazine Four Kuwaiti women made history on Saturday when they became the first women elected to their nation’s parliament. This is a huge victory given the conservative nature of Kuwait and the fact that the country’s legislature has been comprised only of men for the past five decades. Women in…
Read MoreNEWS:ElectWomen Magazine Announces Job Bank and Consultants Page
In further support of women candidates, ElectWomen Magazine is creating a job bank and consultants page to connect job seekers and consulting resources with female political campaigns. ElectWomen Magazine is an online media site dedicated to providing resources and information for women candidates and their supporters, as well as sharing stories and important women’s political…
Read MoreWoman of Achievement: Barbara Streisand – Singer, Actress, Director, Producer, POLITICAL ACTIVIST
by Kathy Groob Barbara Streisand is considered by many to be among the world’s greatest entertainers. Her achievements as a woman and as political activist are lesser known but just as significant. Streisand has broken the glass ceiling with her work as a film director and producer and has lead initiatives in the political arena.…
Read MoreMaria Shriver Launches A Women’s Nation
Maria Shriver, who leads the California Women’s Conference—the pre-eminent forum for, by, and about American women—is launching a multifaceted project in partnership with the Center for American Progress and the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy. TIME magazine will also be involved in research and reporting, as well as co-presenting…
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