Big Changes, Same Great Company

The 2012 election year is shaping up to be an important opportunity for Republicans and here at FLS, we are already hard at work helping Republicans fundraise, contact their voters, manage and build their data, all while targeting the right audience and analyzing bottom line results. FLS is pleased to once again be a part of the effort to make Republicans a majority on every level of office in the upcoming year. FLS continues to grow, expand and innovate. We are constantly upgrading many … [Read more...]

Closing Out 2011 – FLS Connect

FLS Connect has enjoyed a great year with great clients. Our clients have enjoyed using our multitude of services that in many ways work together to help project one powerful campaign message. We have demonstrated that we are a one stop shop. We are not your typical phone vendor and we plan on continuing to provide services that reach beyond what is the norm. Data Connect – Data Connect is one of FLS Connects’ most powerful products. It is a strategic grassroots campaign tool that helps … [Read more...]

FLS Connect – Not Just A Phone Company

FLS Connect realizes the importance of having a greater vision - moving from JUST a “phone company” to a more inclusive targeted and strategic data management company. And we won’t stop adapting. We know that to win, we can’t bank on the strategies of the past. Looking ahead, providing unparalleled service and products is an ongoing development. We’re a far cry from your basic telemarketing company. Our primary interest at FLS Connect is to help you win and we pride ourselves on … [Read more...]

Integrated political technologies send Quayle to Washington

There are a lot of moving pieces to campaigns. Working with multiple products and platforms, with multiple vendors, can quickly become overwhelming as numerous reports pile up with no integrated way to compile the overall results or voter information. Different members of campaign teams are looking at singular pieces of the puzzle without having a true grasp of the “big picture.” It can become a stumbling block that ultimately unravels efforts for even the most seasoned campaign … [Read more...]

Growing Your Data to Know Your Audience

Many campaigns and organizations have a summer “to do” list. One of the high priority tasks should be organizing, growing and enhancing your voter database and internal lists. The meticulous work of compiling and organizing contacts during the slower summer months benefits every campaign event, donor outreach and voter contact effort you pursue in the future. Our Data Connect tool allows you to build, manage and strengthen data files with ease. You can tag and pull targeted groups with just … [Read more...]

The President is running. Are you?

President Obama is not starting his re-election bid at a snail’s pace. He has cross country fundraising and rallies scheduled. He is likely coming to a state or town near you. Voters are about to be inundated with his campaign rhetoric and skilled delivery of teleprompter text. We hope that you have efforts planned to keep voters well informed and volunteers organized. Are you ready to build on the victories of 2010 and win back the White House in 2012? One of the most sweeping … [Read more...]

2012 success begins with 2011 fundraising

It has been an exciting 2011 for us here at FLS Connect. We have seen change, growth and success in the past couple months and we are excited to see what the rest of the year will bring. One thing we want to share with you this month is the importance of prospecting and fundraising. We recently put together a case study from our fundraising work with the Marco Rubio campaign last cycle. In mid-May of 2009, the St. Petersburg Times ran a story that labeled Rubio an “underdog” and … [Read more...]

“GOTV Calls: Quality trumps quantity”

As early voting gets underway, it is time to make sure your messaging is focused solely on effective GOTV efforts. A study by David Nickerson from the University of Notre Dame in 2007 concluded, ''The bottom line is that campaigns ought to emphasize the quality of the phone calls over the quantity…'' Our success in the realm of political phone calls has been in part because of the extensive training, coaching and supervising our employees undergo to ensure effective, live calls. This … [Read more...]

“Organized Door-to-Door Voter Outreach”- August 2010

The media is advertising that the GOP is going to be outspent this election cycle, but they are overlooking the fact that we are not the party of wasteful spending. Picking the right products and learning to target is something that campaigns must champion to be successful in this political atmosphere. With FLS Door-to-Door Walk Books, your volunteers have everything they need to make a cost-effective and meaningful face-to-face communication with voters. FLS Door-to-Door Walk Books are … [Read more...]

“The Evolution of Voter Identification” – July 2010

Finding effective ways to identify and target voters can be tricky, not to mention expensive. It would be nice if everyone your campaign contacted was inclined to answer your brief questions so that you could end up with a focused, efficient voter contact list. As voters become overwhelmed with life’s busy schedules, campaigns must become more flexible and creative in their outreach. Fortunately, FLS has done just that! We have created a way to increase the response rates of a cut and dry, … [Read more...]