How to... be a campaign machine

Monday 23 February 2015 18:00 - 19:00
Meeting Room 3, Union Building, Beit Quad, South Kensington
Leadership Elections | Union

The quick guide to making the most of your campaigning time, and making sure votes are cast in your favour.

Effective campaigning is the key to winning an election. It's not about who makes the most noise, or who has the biggest campaign team. It's about great ideas, communicating effectively, and engaging the electorate.

By the end of the session you will:

  • Know how to plan your campaign in advance.
  • Have an idea of what your big ideas are and how they should form your campaign message.
  • Understand how to use campaign materials to the fullest of their potential.
  • Understand some top campaigning tips.
  • How to engage an audience.
  • Know the best places to campaign.
  • Know about digital presence and how you should maintain and implement this.
  • Know what are the secrets of using websites and online engagement.
  • Understand campaign team management.
  • Understand the rules of the election and how to not fall foul of them.

Click here for more about the Big Elections 2015.

<p>The Big Elections 2015 elects the next generation of student leaders for Imperial College Union. </p> <p> We are putting on information sessions that will help you understand what positions are available, and how to run a successful campaign.</p>