Webinar Recap: New Innovations in Phones to Supercharge Voter ID, Persuasion and GOTV for the 2024 Election Cycle

As election day nears, campaigns are increasingly turning to innovative phone technologies to enhance voter outreach and engagement. Tools like Telephone Town Halls, live voice broadcasts, and peer-to-peer texting are becoming indispensable for connecting with voters in personal and scalable ways.

This evolving media consumption means campaigns must adapt, and phone-based tools are proving essential in ensuring they reach their target audience. One standout innovation is the Mobile Waiting Room, which allows campaigns to reach landlines and mobile phones simultaneously during Telephone Town Halls. With up to 80% of likely voter lists now being mobile numbers, this technology broadens a campaign’s reach significantly. Synchronized text messages during these town halls drive real-time engagement, whether it’s rallying donations, registering voters, or boosting attendance at events. This type of multi-channel interaction creates a powerful opportunity for building momentum. Phone outreach continues to be central to successful GOTV efforts.

These personal conversations go beyond voter contact. They help build long-term engagement, tackle complex ballot issues, and create opportunities to address misinformation. This deeper connection with the campaign’s message can be critical in the final days before the election. Beyond town halls, Peer-to-Peer texting is invaluable, especially on election day when speed is key. As mobile usage grows, campaigns can deliver targeted, personalized messages quickly, which is particularly effective for engaging low-propensity voters. Phone outreach is not only scalable but also cost-effective. Tools like Live Voice Broadcast and Direct-to-Voicemail allow campaigns to send personalized messages to thousands of voters while complying with legal restrictions on autodialers. These technologies ensure that campaigns can efficiently reach voters, even in areas where other methods fall short.

Check out the webinar recording here.