Thank you to all of you who were able to attend Adfero’s Open House last Thursday [n.b. Adfero Group Announced the Formation of Fireside21 on ]. Click here to view all the pictures on Flickr. You can also find the pictures and “become a fan” of Adfero on our Facebook page.
You are probably more familiar with all of the laws in place to separate official actions from campaign expenses, but the reality of online outreach is that many of the tactics and strategies for reaching voters and constituents are one and the same. With that in mind, we would encourage you to attend the 2008 Politics Online Conference on March 4 & 5 to get up to speed on the latest trends.
Does the advent of online advocacy and lobbying pose a threat or opportunity for your office? What about the creation of citizen-run government-transparency sites?
The fact is that technology is changing the policy-making process, from vlogging to press conferences in virtual worlds to using technology to increase transparency and public access.
You don’t want to be left behind, right?
Register now for the 2008 Politics Online Conference at our discounted rate for Senate and Congressional staff of $100 (full price tickets are $350). Simply enter POLC40584 during checkout for this special, limited-time offer.
This year’s panels and discussions include:
Will “Radical Transparency” transform politics?
As Internet technology creates broader public access to legislative processes, how will this increased scrutiny affect our government?
Open source government: Can peer production create better public policy?
Peer production has produced better code, tracked lobbyist spending, and created Wikipedia. Can it also be used to build government programs, write policy, and save the world?
The future of mass email campaigns
What do we know about the effect of mass e-mail campaigns when they target US regulatory agencies? Do they work? Are there unintended consequences? This panel continues a dialogue that started in 2003 between researchers, agency officials, and a range of e-advocacy specialists from the public interest and business community. At issue are the tools and techniques for harnessing the collective wisdom of citizens who elect to participate through the ‘notice and comment’ process.
Designing outreach in virtual worlds
Outreach is no longer something that occurs on Facebook or in the school gymnasium after a townhall meeting. Some elected officials are using online multi-player games, like Second Life, to reach constituents. Some associations and issue groups are developing persuasive games. This panel will provide an intimate look at developing and designing an outreach program for virtual worlds.
Check out the full agenda, POLC blog and register with the discount code POLC40584!
Thank you for coming to Adfero’s Congressional Holiday Party [n.b. Adfero Group Announced the Formation of Fireside21 on ]! Glad you guys could make it! You can view the photos of the party by clicking on the links below.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/adferogroup/
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=15088&id=6131993449&ref=mf