
New Marketing Approach
Submitted by Deaver on Sun, 01/13/2008 - 13:24
Hello Everybody,
It has been my experience that most people never hear Ron Paul's message. Influenced by Hollywood, their first impression is that he isn't cute enough, young enough, glib enough, or tricky enough to open the door to his ideas, based on the genius of the Constitution, that can put America back on track.
In 1952 there was a movie__ "Singing In The Rain." A young lady, with a beautiful voice, couldn’t break into show biz because she didn't look the part. There was, however, a blond bomb shell (Lina Lamont) with an hour glass figure that did look the part. Problem was she couldn't sing worth a f#@k.
Cosmo Brown (Donald O'Connor) had the bright idea to have Lina out front lip-syncing the words while the ing'enue with the beautiful voice (Kathy Sheldon) (19 y/o Debbie Reynolds) stood behind the curtain singing her lungs out. Near the end of the song, the curtain falls down exposing Lina (the ditzy blond fraud) & showing the real songstress (Kathy/Debbie). She wins the hearts of the audience. Lina is laughed off the stage.....shades of the other inept candidates running for office, doncha think?!
Few can express an idea as well as someone trained in acting/selling. Our potential voters need to be sold Ron Paul's message BEFORE they see or hear him. We need to hire a good looking actor with a "Randy Travis" voice and rapid fire articulate silver tongued glibness to communicate Ron Paul ideas.
Lets appeal to the shopper who looks for the perfect apple that has been gassed to bring out the rosy hue, waxed and polished. Package Dr. Paul's message in an alluring gift box with a bright red ribbon capturing the eye first.
We rent a talk show host setting from any TV station. Our host is sitting behind a desk with a microphone & coffee cup. A brief background of his "awesome quest" explains how history is always changed by a visionary that doesn't run with the pack & may not be (at first) particularly popular with the uninformed masses. Our charming actor comes on stage, sits down and deftly & confidently answers the Questions …. Covering Dr. Paul's salient points!
"Clark Kent then Superman"
…Near the end of the program we introduce The Real Ron Paul (with thunderous ovation) using dozens of stills & some short edited videos &&&???....
With our movie "in the can" our marketing possibilities are only limited by our imagination. 60 second commercials, You Tube, Hand out DVDs, websites...our own & others!...etc.
Does anyone out there have the where-with-all to do this? Using creative thinking, we can make this *movie* for little money (got any?) and some fun work. Let's pool our ideas, come up with a script and haul butt. Perhaps there is already someone who supports Ron that can play the part. Or has access to a TV station. Is it You? We need to get started____today!
Unless we *break the code, give our audience a new 1st impression so they will stay for the entire movie….. we will never get to first base.
The current marketing program isn't working good enough, fast enough to effect the change we so desperately need. This political game is friggin war! IF Dr. Paul has a shot at the White House, we need to pull out all the stops and get real serious, real fast! Lets do this!!! We can make an incredible difference for Ron Paul, for American, & for our greatgrandkids we will never meet!















Fabulous Idea!
Yes, let's see if HQ will run with this. We need to use creative ideas like this....and I think Ron Paul would love it! I'm not sure where to begin, but give me my marching orders.
Nice post!
Appreciated. I also agree with your urgency. Don't have the slightest idea on how to get this ball rolling, but would GLADLY kick in cash for anything that came along.
Creative/I Like It
Those of us who love Ron Paul do not want to change anything about his appearance or delivery...the honesty and genuineness is our proof that he can be trusted. He stands out as unique. However, if you had been totally brainwashed by reality shows, faux news and "let me entertain you"...then perhaps you would *not* get Ron Paul.
I am so tired of hearing the news shows talk about the *likeability* factor...appearance, joke-telling, etc. that I want to scream. The country is falling apart and they dare to just accept that we will elect a president based on where they fall on the hollywood "likability" meter. Geesh.
Therefore, I like this idea. Perhaps it should be preceded with a blitz of various pundits saying "likeability" etc... (really showing the shallowness of this)...then the actor with the *star* appeal...followed by Ron Paul saying....."This IS my message and I approve it!!"
We want to fight fire with fire...if it is pablum that gets across RP's message then give 'em pablum. (However, won't go so far as having the actor be female, and black, etc....but interesting to think about.)
fonta
I like your idea. Yesterday
I like your idea. Yesterday our meetup group attended a county GOP meeting which was packed to the gill (2/3 RP people) but the old guard was tensely standing by. A young 20ish young man not yet part of our meetup stood in front of this group and eloquently spoke about why we were there and how we as a group would love all the seasoned GOP people to help us with the process. I definitely think this young articulate man made a very positive connection and I had a number of people approach me after and say "Hi even though I'm voting for someone else I'm glad you're here" So while the above situation was a little different delivery I think you have a good idea
Ha...
I love the creative flare on here. Too bad, we need more like this.
I Love it!
Very good approach and well thought out. Send that over to HQ and see if you get any response.
Yes, but . . .
the person who plays or speaks for Ron Paul should be wearing an "I am Ron Paul" shirt as well as those in the "audience" Then when Ron Paul comes out he can say, "I'm Ron Paul and I approved this message."
Blessings )o(
INTERESTING and worth a shot.
America is youth and looks obsessed. Age, wisdom and experience are not seen as glamorous. People shut their minds if their eyes are not pleased. The few who recognize the truth see the beauty in the messenger. Unfortunately, Hollywood has successfully convinced our society that, truth be damned, it's how you look that counts and if you look good we will listen to every word you have to say, we will invite you to every talk show, several times, so we can hear your words of wisdom about your latest fling and wardrobe, or the lack there of, we want to be just like you. Good grief! Excuse my ranting. . .