Now that the election campaign is under way the political parties and news agencies are putting into force their media campaigns online with interactive sections on all their websites with the latest in graphics design, video production and new media ideas. However, in your local area what can you do for your campaign thats a little bit new and different?
One of the main things you can do is take pictures or make small films. Everyone has a phone and most have the capability to take pictures and make short videos. These can be uploaded to your candidates website as you canvas together or even do a short interview to camera. One great piece of technology that you can use if you have one of these phones is Qik. This live phone streaming service is a great way of showing what your candidate is up to at any given time and you can embed a live stream on your candidates website if you wish or even upload that video to Twitter, Facebook or YouTube. Even news reporters such as this Sky News reporter are now using Qik and you can too.
Do you want to learn about individual liberty and the free market? Is the free market the cause of the economic crisis?
Freedom Week is an annual one week seminar for 30 UK students at Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University. Renowned lecturers teach students about the basic philosophy of a free society based on individual liberty and the free market.
Freedom Week is free for the students, and paid for by private donations and free market think tanks. Freedom Week is organised by Freedom Alliance, a not for profit organisation. Freedom Week will take place from 12 to 16 July 2010.
The ‘Special Relationship’ has never been more important between the USA and Great Britain. There is no better way to support our great nations relationship other than attending YBF’s Reagan-Thatcher Summer Conference Programme. This week not only gives you the chance to cement the ideals that have joined our two nations for years but also educates you in the latest campaign and skills training.
You can experience, first hand, the special relationship on the Reagan-Thatcher Summer Conference Programme.
If you would like more information please contact donal@ybf.org.uk.
The Freedom Association will be holding regular events every month called ‘Free Spirits’ somewhere in the Westminster village. These events are aimed to challenge your views but also so that you can here debates on subjects that normally aren’t discussed in your usual political surroundings. The first debate happened this week in the The Marquis of Granby Pub and was on the subject of ‘Freedom v. Security’. The event had two very interesting speakers. On one side there was Alex Deane, the Director of Big Brother Watch, and on the other side there was Douglas Murray, the Director of the Centre for Social Cohesion. The debate was lively and challenged many people’s views.
Simon Richards, the Director of the Freedom Association commented after the event,
“what struck me, from talking to people afterwards, was that many had had their views on this subject challenged and, in many cases, changed”
Steven Dent, YBF’s Director of Operations, attended the event and said,
“These events are a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in debating subjects that are not normally challenged in everyday politics”
The Freedom Association will be holding ‘Free Spirits’ events on the second Wednesday of every month from now on. For further updates about these events visit the Freedom Association website (www.tfa.net) or become a fan of them on Facebook.
One of the great aspects to YBF travelling to the USA in for the Reagan-Thatcher Summer Conference Programme is the week spent at the Leadership Institute in Arlington Virginia. The Leadership Institute one of the USA’s leading training organisation for young professionals and students alike who want to have the most impact in public life. The type of training studied includes skills in internet activism and social media techniques, along with television training in the Leadership Institute’s own television studio. This training is valuable for anybody who wants to enter public life and make the most of their television experiences.
The LI Studio’s says;
“Make your television appearances count. As a spokesman for your cause, you have just seconds to make an impact on a viewing audience. Communicating effectively on television requires skills different from other speaking situations. The Television Training Workshops explore the techniques of some of TV’s best communicators and teach you how to make the most of your on-camera opportunities.”
You can view some examples of the type of television training you could go through here.
We are all well aware that there is waste in our education system and thankfully YBF is here to expose the culprits.
The Arts and Humanities Research Council pays for research projects that include research into the the history of Victorian pantomime and children’s playground songs, to name just a few. The quango is given £100million by the Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills to give grants for education research in universities across England and Wales. A Young Britons’ Foundation study reveals hundreds of thousands of pounds is being pumped into research that taxpayers may struggle to find worthwhile.
YBF’s Chief Executive, Donal Blaney commented,
“It is worth remembering that at a time when ordinary people are having to tighten their belts the Government continues to throw millions of pounds at utterly obscure research…. now is the time to restrain Government spending and this kind of frivolous waste must be brought under control.”
You can read the full article as covered in the Sunday Express here.
Last week at the YBF Parliamentary Rally there were many speakers from across the conservative movement who attended and got to address activists from across the country.
One of those who attended was the Telegraph Journalist, James Delingpole. Please have a read of James’ blog article from 8th March about his experiences whilst at the YBF Parliamentary Rally last week and the reason YBF is such a valuable resource for conservative activists across the country.
A brilliant day was had by not only the whole YBF team but the audience and all of the outstanding speakers throughout the day. You can see all of the comments from the day by members of the audience, the YBF team, and many of the speakers here. YBF thanks the speakers once again for giving up their precious time to come and address the YBF audience and give them such great words of advice and knowledge.
The Young Britons’ Foundation’s Reagan-Thatcher Summer Conference Programme is a chance of a lifetime. Over three weeks you will get the chance to visit the heart of the American political scene, Washington D.C and the home of Ronald Reagan, Santa Barbara, California.
In your first week in the USA you will recieve the latest in activist skills and training whilst at the Leadership Institute.
In your second week you will attend the Young America’s Foundation, National Conservative Student Conference, hearing from speakers such as Newt Gingrinch, Ann Coulter and Michael Reagan. You will also get the opportunity to meet with like-minded American activists from around the USA.
The third week is spent in Santa Barbara, California. Students will have the opportunity to have a private tour of the Reagan Ranch, undergo training at the Reagan Ranch Centre, recieve a private tour of the Reagan Library & Museum (which includes a tour of Reagan’s Air Force One) and a tour of the Nixon Library.
Thanks to the generosity of the supporters of the Young Britons’ Foundation, substantial subsidies are provided to cover the conference fees, accomodation, meals and course materials.
This is an opportunity not to be missed!
Week 1: 24th – 31st July – A week at the Leadership Institute in Arlington, Virginia learning the latest in activist skills and training. Week includes tours of the Washington Monuments, White House and Congress.
Week 2: 1st – 8th August – A week spent with the Young America’s Foundation at their National Conservative Student Conference hearing from the biggest conservative speakers. Also includes a place at the British Embassy drinks reception in DC.
Week 3: 9th – 14th August – A week learning about Reagan in his own back yard. Includes tours of the Reagan Ranch, training in the Reagan Ranch Centre as well as tours of the Reagan Library and Museum, and the Nixon Museum.
In order to register your interest to attend 1,2 or 3 weeks with YBF in the USA please register your interest with donal@ybf.org.uk.
Now that the election campaign is under way the political parties and news agencies are putting into force their media campaigns online with interactive sections on all their websites with the latest in graphics design, video production and new media ideas. However, in your local area what can you do for your campaign thats a little bit new and different?
