When you watch that six-minute silent montage at the beginning of Pixar's UP, you probably start sobbing like a small child. But why? Great storytellers know how to build empathy...
Posted by | April 8, 2013
Did you know there are cheat codes that can help you win the internet? In this session you'll learn how to game the two big bad bosses of the internet—Google...
Posted by | April 8, 2013
Think of your favorite book and the way you feel when you open it. Now imagine: wouldn't it be nice if advocacy emails were actually fun to read, too? In...
Posted by | April 8, 2013
In this session you'll learn how to target local races using basic data-mining skills. You'll learn how to extract data from a voter file, find patterns in voter contact responses...
Posted by | April 8, 2013
First-time Netroots attendee? Not the hugest fan of conferences? Scared about meeting all these people? This session's for you. Networking gets a bad rap, but we'll unpack some tips and...
Posted by | April 8, 2013
Nonprofits are built on a foundation of relationships, and tools like Facebook and Twitter allow nonprofits to expand our relationships and our worlds. But new tools come with a tangled...
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Every email list is different, so how do you know what to say? What messaging will motivate your supporters the most? What subject lines will grab their attention? Which email...
Posted by | April 8, 2013
In the 2012 election, Mother Jones broke “one of the largest scoops” of the election with David Corn's reporting of "the 47 percent" video which showed Mitt Romney making candid and damaging remarks...
Posted by | April 8, 2013
Media appearances are performances. To be a good performer, one needs tools and techniques. This session will teach the tools and techniques used by professional actors to create star presence....
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Your next local campaign can have the bite of the big dogs on a budget anyone can afford. Advances in technology mean small investments net a big return. The availability...
