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By Austen Uche Uwosomah
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European Parliament Election 2009
Campaign Summary
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375 Million
Votes for Europe.
A communication concept by Scholz & Friends for
the European Parliament elections in 2009.
Brussels, September 2008
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Europeans choose their Parliament in the worlds
largest transnational election.
27 member states
23 of鍖cial languages
491 million inhabitants
375 million eligible voters
appr. 36 million 鍖rst-time voters
751 or 736 mandates
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Not even every second EU-citizen votes in
European elections - particularly the young abstain.
Source: Flash Eurobarometer 162, 2004
... is between 18 and 54 years old
The average EU nonvoter ...
... is to be found in all educational
and professional groups.
... can be found equally
among men and women.
female
male
Workers
Professionals
EU total-25
18-24
25-39
40-54
55+
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Yet in each EU country we are dealing with
a different group of nonvoters.
Poland
In Poland only two out
of ten people vote.
Lithuania
In Lithuania men vote less
often than women.
Ireland
In Ireland we particularly have
to convince young people.
France
Source: Flash Eurobarometer 162, 2004
In France we have to reach out to
people with lower quali鍖cations.
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Within these groups we have to target the main
reasons for abstaining.
Source: Standard Eurobarometer 69, 2008
Casting my vote wont
change anything (68%).
I dont understand enough about
the role of the EP (60%).
Im not interested in the
European elections (59%).
The EP doesnt pay enough
attention to issues that
concern me (57%).
I dont feel represented well
enough by the members of
the EP (53%).
Im not well informed
enough to vote (58%).
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Problem 1: Campaigns so far concentrated on civic
duty not quite a strong argument.
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In order to reach voters the campaign has to
address highly relevant topics.
Daily life concerns
Relevance
Clear Options
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Problem 2: Advertising alone is not enough
to stimulate high turnout.
Voter turnout
Advertising costs per vote cast
high
1989 1994 1999 2004
58,5%
56,8%
49,8%
45,6%
low
low
high
Assumption: Advertising costs per eligible voter have remained constant throughout the past years.
2
4
6
8
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Political issues can (and should) rely on free media
coverage, which is more effective and convincing.
Low-Interest
(Muesli bar)
High-Interest
(Cars)
Politics
Editorial
re鍖ection
Competing
interests
high
low
high
low
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Problem 3: In each country the Parliament was
represented differently.
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We need to adapt to national and even regional
characteristics, but under one EU-wide umbrella.
EU-wide Umbrella
Regional Characteristics
Culture
Language
Humour
Tradition
Religion
Mentality
Colours
Political System
Electoral systems
Election dates
Media structure
Party landscape
Notion of democracy
Legal constraints
Relevance to Europe
Interest
Level of knowledge
Understanding
Experience
Expectations
Needs
Identity CommunicationStrategy Design
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The campaign has to focus on three groups: likely
voters, most accessible nonvoters, 鍖rst-time voters.
Most Accessible Nonvoters Likely Voters First-time Voters
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The campaign has to focus on the individual
relevance of political issues, not on an abstract
idea.
1999 2004 2009
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The campaign has to focus on topics within the
competencies of the EP.
1. Do citizens have alternatives
in decision-making?
2. Does the decision in鍖uence
peoples every day life?
3. Is the European Parliament in charge?
4. Do citizens want Europe to
decide about this issue?
5. Are the decisions well received?
EP CompetencyRelevance
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Energy
Security/Terrorism
Regions/Development
Environment/Climate change
Consumer protection
Research
Competition
Health/Social security
Budget
Traf鍖c
Antidiscrimination
Migration
Education
Question: Would you want the EU to have decision power over these issues?
Source: Eurobarometer 69, Autumn 2007
Some of the most debated and decisive issues are
highly relevant to the European Parliament
Elections.
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The topics have to be adapted to each countrys
political relevance and suitability.
Security
Environment
Research
Regions
BE
Energy
Competition
Migration
Equal opportunities
Consumer protection
DE EL ES FR EE BG IE IT CY CZ DK LV LT HU LU AT NL PL PT RO SI FI SE SK UK MT
Agriculture
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On these issues we highlight their impact on
people卒s everyday life and that alternatives exist.
Core message for the electoral campaign:
The European Parliaments decisions
impact on your life
your vote determines Europes direction!
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The Claim
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A successful claim has to ful鍖l its targets.
The claim has to highlight relevance and mobilize
voters.
1. It has to show relevance
according to the strategy.
2. It has to directly
mobilise voters and call for
participation.
3. It has to be catchy.
4. It has to be adaptable
for 27 countries.
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The Logo
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The logo funtions as a powerful label next to the
EP logo.
1. It needs to 鍖t well with the EP logo
and non-partisan.
2. It needs to be emotional, catchy and
easy to recognise as linked to
Europe and the election.
3. It has to transport core information,
such as the date and the claim - yet
still be usable without.
4. It needs to be graphically simple, yet
not raise misunderstandings.
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Outdoor
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neu
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The outdoor campaign needs to be adapted to the
individual needs of each member state.
Each member state has different variables that need to be taken into account.
Formats and sizes according to country standards
National language requirements
Adapted to local cultural and political contexts
Timing of the outdoor campaign according to legal restrictions
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TV-Spot
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One spot for 27 countries will make it clear to
viewers that Your Vote Changes the News.
There will be one ready-to-
broadcast master for all 27.
The storyline will see normal
Europeans read news stories
they are personally hoping for in
future.
It will be more authentic using the
man in the street as the
messenger.
It will be possible to present
current success stories and future
topics of the EP.
-
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The 鍖exible set-up will make it possible to notch-up
the spot so its more appealing to TV stations.
TV-stations can include their own
recordings. The possibility to
show their own studio
background and logo will
convince them to provide free
airtime.
Filming in front of green screen
will mean that logos and
background can be altered easily.
It would be simple to integrate
celebrities, for example TV
stations well-known in-house
faces like talk show hosts.
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Version no. 1: One for all, ready to broadcast.
Two statements will be cut in each respective language.
A master 鍖lm is then shot for every country: The 鍖rst and the last vignette each consist of
a native news presenter and frame three to 鍖ve statements from representative nations
(e.g., East, West, North, South). Subtitles in all necessary languages will be added.
In these three to 鍖ve countries, the native presenter is exchanged with a news presenter
from another country.
Native presenters
statement with
neutral
background. Two local and up to three statements from
representative nations.
Native presenters
statement with
neutral
background.
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Version no. 2: Notch it up a little with your news
programmes studio and logo.
Two local and up to three statements from
representative nations.
Native presenters
statement with
broadcasters
studio & logo.
Native presenters
statement with
broadcasters
studio & logo.
Each broadcaster can insert its respective news programmes studio and logo into the
鍖rst and last vignette.
That makes the 鍖lm more appealing to the broadcasting station.
The viewer has the intensi鍖ed impression of following the real news.
The implementation lies with the respective S&F of鍖ces and IOs, in collaboration with the
broadcasting stations.
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Version no. 3: Make it top-notch by putting your VIP
on the screen.
Two local and up to three statements from
representative nations.
Statement of a
prominent in-
house face (e.g.,
talk-show host
Jonathan Ross).
In the last vignette, the news presenter can be exchanged with a prominent in-house
face, such as a talk-show host or a comedian. Contents will be inter-coordinated.
That enormously augments the possibility of the 鍖lm being screened and additionally
motivates the viewer to cast a vote.
The implementation lies with the respective S&F of鍖ces and IOs, in collaboration with the
broadcasting stations.
Native presenters
statement with
broadcasters
studio & logo.
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Radio-Spot
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Each country will adapt the core radio spot
different languages but based on one creative idea.
The radio spots will be developed
as catchy and loud, but explicitly
political and contentful snap shots
of every day life situations.
Based on one creative idea the
spots will be adapted into 27 and
even more language versions.
The budget for the media will only
cover costs from very few
countries. It will be spend on
Easteuropean countries with
lowest turnout. Other than that
has to be free media.
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Relevant topics will be selected in each member
state according to country speci鍖cities.
There will be two versions per
spot one with female voices and
one with male voices based on
one creative idea.
Length will be 鍖t to countries
standard formats for radio spots.
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Three people are talking in a restaurant. They increasingly get louder and louder and 鍖nally start
yelling slogans at each other through a megaphone, before their voices fade out as a speaker
comes in.
Typical background noise in a restaurant, quiet murmur, clattering of dishes, music, etc.
Man 1: (chewing) In my opinion, we de鍖nitely need more solar energy!
Man 2: (swallowing) Nonsense. We should simply connect more nuclear
power plants to the grid!
Man 3: (clears her throat) No, no, cars powered with hydrogen is what we
need!
Man 1: (his voice very determined) We should simply extract more crude oil.
Man2: (louder) There is no future in oil. And the same goes for genetically
modi鍖ed food.
Man 3: (screams) Genetically modi鍖ed food saves lives and genetics help
cure diseases.
Man 1: (through a megaphone) What we need is more stringent controls at
railways stations.
Man 2: (screams) Controls limit our liberty!
(The last three statements overlap and start to fade out).
Speaker: If you care so much about it, why dont you just go and vote. Vote in the
European Parliament Election on June 4th 2009. Use your vote!
draft example
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Online
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The online campaign focuses on website contents,
online marketing and viral elements.
EP-Website Online Marketing Viral Contents
Tools:
Navigator, Flash-Module
Waiting for the results
Tools:
Banner, leading to the EP
website, Social
Community Marketing, etc.
Tools:
Viral Marketing
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Website: A navigator allows for targeted campaign
visuals directly on the EP website.
Closing button
Target group
oriented campaign motives
Direct links to
EP website content
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52. 23.10.2008 I European Parliament Election Campaign I International Of鍖ces I Berlin I
Viral and social community marketing promotes the
EP website and produce further content.
Social Media Release and
Social
Community Marketing
Advertorial and Institutional
Link-Lists
Display Ads on EU-related or
friendly partner sites
SEO and SEM measures for
better visibility
Screencast Videos
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Outdoor Installations
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Installations will involve people and create strong
media pictures.
The installations will be placed in
cities with EP information of鍖ces
for one month.
Each is accompanied by
information on the elections for
the European Parliament.
They create a strong snapshot for
the local and national media.
The choice of installations has to
be adapted to local context.
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NEU
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These four motives will be realised as installations.
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The Choice Box
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A participatory installation will involve people and
create strong media pictures.
30 days before the election, the
choice box will prompt people to
cast their own wishes for Europe.
The installations will be placed in
cities with EP information of鍖ces
for one month.
The box serves as a media
snapshot and its participatory
mechanism acts as an incentive
for news.
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Voices from all over Europe will be heard in all
27 countries. And in the EP of course.
1 box per country
2 TV-columns in the EP.
On the outside of the box,
selected contributions from
people throughout the EU will be
shown.
Contributions will be selected for
display by the local of鍖ces.
A best of is shown in the EP.
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Unusual Polling Stations
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Every vote counts! The election as a global
adventure.
Pyramid
laboratory
at Mount
Everest
ISAF troops in
Afghanistan European Kung Fu
students in China
International
Space
Station ISS
Neumayer-
Station III
in the
Antarctic
Confederations
Cup 2009
Cruise Ship in
international
waters
Robben
island, South
Africa
European
exchange
student abroad
European actors
in Hollywood
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The election as a global adventure.
And every vote counts.
The EP sends information boxes
on a journey to remote places
so that every European gets a
reminder of the European
Parliament election.
EP president Hans-Gert P旦ttering
sends these boxes out from
Brussels during a visio-
conference e.g. with the
International Space Station (ISS).
In addition he takes part in one of
the journeys. (not ISS)
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Countdown
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A countdown travels through Europe and puts the
election day into the media spotlight.
A countdown at impressive and
funny places draw attention to the
election.
Journalists are invited to witness
these events and to create high
pro鍖le pan-European and national
media coverage.
The target group of this campaign
are mainstream media outlets
with a strong visual content.
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Eurovision Song Contest
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European Elections - 12 Points: Correspondents
of the Eurovision Song Contest call for citizens to
vote.
In the 鍖nale of the Eurovision
Song Contest on 16 May 2009 in
Russia, we will show elements of
the campaign.
For example, national
correspondents of the 鍖nal vote
counting will be wearing a button
with the logo.
Participants will wear the buttons
at press conferences, events and
interviews.
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Individual assistance for countries
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For individual requirements the member states
may get customized assistance.
The EP and its information of鍖ces
will be in need for customised
assistance when it comes to
logistic support, individual
projects, PR-work or contacts
with potential partners.
All 27 Scholz & Friends of鍖ces in
all 27 member states will provide
assistance when needed.
Selected information of鍖ces will
ask for country speci鍖c
measures.
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Summary & Timing
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08/08 09/08 10/08 11/08 12/08 01/09 02/09 03/09 04/09 05/09 06/09
EP Electoral Campaign
Start Party
Campaigns
EP Election-
Countdown
Election
radio-
spot
Online
Count-
down
Outdoor ads
Installations
Choice box
Unusual
polling
stations
Launch
Press
Conference
Countdown
TV-spot
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Thank you.