Texting Campaigns

• Jessica’s service,Handstack.com, creates a one-on-one relationship with the recipient
• Opt-in is easier using org’s opt-in numbers or master voter files
• $250-$2500/10k/msgs/month
• How and what kind of engagement are we wanting?
  • Reminder msg b/f event and survey a/f
  • Organizing to attract people to come to events
  • Announcements to take action along side email action alerts
  • Immediacy of message and mobilize in real time
  • Identifying use case is essential
• How to use for distributed group administration?
  • Separate by demographics, i.e., address, zip code, etc.

Resources

• Mobilecommons.com: call and response
• Oneworldonline.com: health issues
• Progressive Technology Project; Powerbase; Disseminate to organizations
• Social Movement Technologies; How to use FB for organizing
• PopVox.com; political engagement direct to elected officials