There is a better way. But it’s hard to find when you’re busy. That’s where DemLabs comes in. We test new apps in campaigns and share our findings with progressive groups so they can up their game. What’s the catch? None. We neither develop nor resell software. We scout for proven, easy to use and affordable apps to meet the key needs …
Why do so many progressive campaigns in the real world still use yesterday’s technology? Campaigns over-spend on out-of-date software. Startups struggle to get new apps to candidates. Training is spotty. We can do better. Background DemLabs has engaged with campaigns, tech firms and political groups for over a year to learn what technology is needed and what’s already available. We’ve …
The success or failure of a new store depends on how close it is to its best customers. In the “old days”, the placement of a new retail outlet was determined by driving around different neighborhoods to pick the site of a new store based on an educated guess. No longer. Companies such as Starbucks …
2018! It’s finally “midterm election” year and DemLabs is geared up with some New Ways to Win! We are excited to introduce you to a new tool that will help you power up your messaging. Effective story telling is key in any campaigns. But how can this be done on a tight budget, with fast …
A naive and idealistic man is appointed to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. His plans promptly collide with political corruption, but he doesn’t back down in the classic Mr Smith Goes To Washington. Legislation isn’t riveting. Nor easy to follow. Long debates and votes scheduled at varying times make government hard to follow. How …
Open Media Project Increases Government Transparency with Technology Read More »
Money talks. Companies listen when millions of customers boycott their products and services. Peaceful, economic mass-protests aren’t new. Gandhi and Martin Luther Kings Jr. used them. Activists launch bigger, more effective protests using social media and online commerce. The purchasing power of millions of followers’ becomes a powerful tool to demand change. How are such …
How Tech Activists Harness Purchasing Power to Bring About Change Read More »
Organizing public rallies really is rocket science. A successful launch needs careful planning and good software. Especially when highly vocal users are involved! How well does open source work for such a demanding application with hundreds of simultaneous events and millions of followers? How is information flow optimized and diverse applications integrated? Designing such systems, …
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Darkness is in the air. The Rebel Alliance is hopelessly outmatched. The Empire terrorizes the galaxy. The rebels train to fight back. The ‘force’ is with them… Oops. Wrong script. That’s Star Wars. Back in the real world, thousands of activists hone their skills to resist and run for office. But, how do you train an army …
Resisting? Running for office? Get trained online, you will. Read More »
It’s 1943 and the German air superiority has devastated the Allied forces. The Allies lack the planes to fight the Luftwaffe directly. The U.S. Army Air Corps proposes a new strategy: attack the German ability to make and repair planes. The Allies launch a targeted campaign to destroy the German factories producing ball bearings vital for …
Designing a Facebook campaign to advocate for better opioid care Read More »
Imagine that you have millions of supporters eager to help your cause. You only have a few weeks to get organized and hardly any existing systems or budget. How do you harness all the volunteer energy? This was the challenge that the Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign faced. The system developed would be used to make …
The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – It’ll be Computerized Read More »
