CampaignCon 2017: Help Spread the Word

We need your help to spread the word and make CampaignCon 2017 the most exciting, effective and diverse event yet.

Whether sharing the Facebook event page, tweeting using the #CampaignCon hashtag, emailing, using mobile apps like WhatsApp, or just picking up the phone, there’s loads of ways to get the word out:

[1] Let people know that registration is now open

Sample tweet:

Registration for #CampaignCon 2017 is now open! Join global campaigners near Johannesburg this Nov to learn, share & plan https://moblab.io/CC17onFB

Sample Facebook post/WhatsApp message:

Registration for #CampaignCon 2017 is now open! From 7-9 November, near Johannesburg, South Africa, CampaignCon will gather activists and campaigners from around the world to learn from each other, build networks and make plans to win bigger in rapidly changing world. Full details here:

[2] Tell people that you’re coming and why

Click 'attending' on the CampaignCon Facebook event.

Share that you’ll be participating at CampaignCon in South Africa, along with the experiences you want to share and the skills you hope to learn at the event.

Sample tweet:

I’ll be at #CampaignCon 2017 to learn from and think creatively with amazing activists from around the globe. Join me! https://campaigncon.org

Sample Facebook post/WhatsApp message:

I’m heading to #CampaignCon 2017 to share my experiences about being an activist in restrictive environments and to learn from leading experts about the latest ways to protect myself and others online. If you’ve got campaigning stories to share and capacity gaps to fill, you should think about coming along too! https://campaigncon.org

[3] Ask colleagues and other activists to come along

The more diverse mix of backgrounds, skills and experiences at CampaignCon the better. So even if you’re not able to be there yourself, let others you think would be a good addition to the event know about it. Not sure who CampaignCon is for? Visit CampaignCon.org.

Sample tweet:

Hey @[insert twitter handle], you seen #CampaignCon 2017 is 7-9 Nov? Great opportunity to share stories & learn from others https://campaigncon.org

Sample Facebook post/WhatsApp message:

I’m heading to #CampaignCon 2017 to share my experiences about being an activist in restrictive environments and to learn from leading experts about the latest ways to protect myself and others online. If you’ve got campaigning experiences to share and capacity gaps to fill, you should think about coming along too! https://campaigncon.org

[4] Share existing digital graphics and stories on social media

We’ve produced digital graphics to help spread the word about CampaignCon. Download any of these images to use in your social media posts, emails, newsletters and more. [Note that CampaignCon web pages, including the event registration page, have default sharing images set for Facebook and Twitter.]

[5] Include info about CampaignCon 2017 in your next newsletter or blog post

If you work for an NGO or are part of campaigning network, speak to your colleagues in the communications team (or whoever plays this role) and ask them to include some information about the event in the next newsletter or blog post you publish.

Sample text:

CampaignCon, the annual global skill-sharing event for activists and digital campaigners, is back this year from 7-9 November near Johannesburg, South Africa. Representatives from social movements, international NGOs and everything in between will gather to share ideas, co-create and hone good practices through participatory exploration of modern campaigning theory and practice.

Have questions about outreach? Ideas? Want to register?

• Questions? Email the organising team.
• Need to register? Registration is available here.
• Updates? Public updates will happen first at the CampaignCon 2017 event on Facebook.
• The main CampaignCon 2017 page is online at CampaignCon.org