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Republicans doing something cool...no, seriously.

by ethan | July 2, 2008 at 3:35 PM
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(promoted by Soren - love to see grassroots groups come up with new ideas. Excellent stuff)

Left to the media it would be standard operating knowledge that the median age of the GOP is about 104.  The reality is there are a lot of really engaged College Republicans and young republicans out there.

We are working hard illustrate that this party is about young people too.

One thing we're doing is the Where is the Red Roadtrip.  Its the quintessential college experience with a cool Republican twist.  Mash that up with some cool new online tricks a la David All Group and we are doing something innovative and interesting that the world can watch (and hopefully donate to).

Now, I know what you're asking yourself: is this post just a shameless plug?  Yes it is, but it comes with a cool video, so enjoy.

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Like the concept

Submitted by AeroSpear on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 09:55.

As a 26 (as of a couple of weeks ago) conservative, I like the idea of something like this.  I do have to say that I watched this video and it was boring.  I couldn't tell what the objective was, what they were doing or even see one memorable clip.  Basically, after the first minute I didn't want to be watching it any more.

My recommendation would be to state an objective at the beginning (something witty or catchy but also your true objective) then as you hit your main points, state that fact.  What I have playing in my head are the Foo Fighters music videos.  Specifically, the ones that poke fun at the Mentos commercial as well as the 70's Cop show.  Humor sells ... and goes viral.

As a marketing reminder, something that becomes a visual reference in someone's mind makes them remember it better.  Acronyms, mnemonics or even using a recognizable melody set to your words/ideas, although goofy, work like magic.  That's how my 10th grade math teacher taught me the Quadratic Formula and I've never forgotten it.  It works!