How I’m Approaching the 2018 Midterms

How I’m Approaching the 2018 Midterms

By Aaron Beytin

Since I started working in direct voter communications in 2001, things have changed. A digital and social media explosion has expanded and multiplied the ways Americans absorb information.

Today, my company can produce better, faster, cheaper, what only giant advertising agencies could do when I first started.

But for the current state of our Democracy, it’s an exciting time.

Those of us who dedicate our lives to equality, liberty, peace, and prosperity face a challenge of unprecedented proportions. I believe the next few years represent nothing less than a battle over Democracy in America.

Like the founders, Democrats will win with strong ideals and original ideas. Like the heroes of the civil rights movement, Democrats will win with principled, peaceful dissent. And like the all the best agents of change throughout history, Democrats will do it with a clear message and a little old-fashioned creativity.

We’re ready to do our part. Here at The Beytin Agency we have the most powerful tools in history at our disposal. Jefferson may have had pen and paper, but we have kick-ass cameras and computers.

7 Rules for Location Scouting

7 Rules for Location Scouting

By Jen Beytin

If each picture is worth a thousand words, you’d better make sure yours are staying on message. That starts with the scouting the right locations to get the images that will make your direct mail work.The right image can often make or break a mail piece, so some advance planning is a necessity before you go out and shoot. For the best results and most organized day, scout locations well in advance of your shoot date—and always plan backups.

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Breaking Big

Breaking Big

By Aaron Beytin

From a recent presentation about how to get ahead in the campaign world. Special shout out to Campaigns and Elections Magazine and their Reed Awards conference.

IT TAKES HARD WORK TO GO FROM A SMALL CAMPAIGN TO THE BIG LEAGUES

– Volunteer on campaigns to learn the ropes before you try to get a job. Don’t expect someone to pay you to learn the ropes. I volunteered for six years in high school and college before applying for my first political job.

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