We'll Be at Rootscamp DC This Weekend to Talk Online Campaign Strategy
This weekend Jeff, Alex, and Tim will be rehashing campaign strategies with the people who implemented them at Rootscamp DC. This is one of our favorite local events because it brings together a diverse group of people who’ve run the campaign strategy for politicians or progressive causes, have pounded the pavement on their behalf, or have built the technology that made their tactics possible.
Recently Development Seed has worked on a lot of tools that could be integrated into a campaign – maps, data visualizations, sms tools, and a messaging and notifications system that allows you to connect to websites via sms, instant message, and email. We’ve done most of this work for international development agencies, so we’re excited to see which topics spark interest with campaigners and to hear what other tools they’re looking for.
Rootscamp is a very cool unconference that brings campaigners together soon after the end of an election season to share their experiences and discuss what worked for them, what bombed, and what tools they need to be more successful. It’s also organized to be open to anyone – and at a cost of just $10 it’s hard to argue that it is. This is always an energizing event, and we’re expecting it to be even more so this year with so many Democratic wins. We’re excited to be sponsoring Rootscamp for the second year in a row. If you go to Rootscamp this weekend, look for us!