Best practice in fair trade campaigning: drawing on Traidcraft’s experience Paul Chandler
What are you trying to achieve? Policy change Media profile; creating awareness
What are you trying to achieve? Policy change Media profile; creating awareness Changing behaviour Supporter engagement Supporter recruitment
What are you trying to achieve? Policy change Media profile; creating awareness Changing behaviour Supporter engagement Supporter recruitment More sales Fundraising
Who are your principal targets? Politicians Civil servants Business leaders General public Target groups
Choosing appropriate means Petitions Letters Postcards
Choosing appropriate means Petitions Letters Postcards Marches/ demonstrations Publicity stunts
Choosing appropriate means Petitions Letters Postcards Marches/ demonstrations Publicity stunts Lobbying
Getting messaging right Make it clear Keep it simple
Getting messaging right Make it clear Keep it simple Be realistic and credible Remember your audience
Evidence and research
Resources
Working with partners
Be persistent
Be creative and fun!
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