Political Texting Playbook

Political texting, explained.

Field notes on running verified voter outreach, 10DLC and TCPA in plain language, and what actually moves a race.

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News & Updates

The One-to-One Consent Rule Is Dead, What the 11th Circuit Ruling Means

January 25, 2025

On January 24, 2025, days before it took effect, a federal appeals court struck down the FCC's one-to-one consent rule. Here's what the rule was, why the court vacated it, and what it means for texting consent going forward.

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News & Updates

What the 2024 Cycle Taught US About Political Texting

December 15, 2024

The 2024 cycle set records for political text volume and surfaced clear lessons, about saturation, compliance, and what actually works. Here's the recap and what campaigns should carry into the next cycle.

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Political Text Volume Hit Records in 2024, and What It Means

November 8, 2024

Americans received an estimated 15 billion political texts in the 2024 cycle. Here's what the record volume tells us about the channel, voter fatigue, and why compliance and targeting matter more than ever.

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RCS Comes to IPhone, What Apple's Support Means for Campaigns

September 20, 2024

In 2024 Apple added RCS support to the iPhone, ending the biggest barrier to rich, verified texting. Here's why iPhone RCS support matters for political campaigns and what it unlocks over time.

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The FCC Banned AI-Voice Robocalls, What It Signals for Texting

February 10, 2024

In February 2024, after a fake-voice robocall impersonated a public figure, the FCC declared AI-generated voices in robocalls illegal under the TCPA. Here's what happened and why it set a marker for AI in political texting.

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How 10DLC Changed Political Texting

June 15, 2023

The rollout of 10DLC reshaped political texting, ending the era of anonymous blasting from unregistered numbers. Here's how 10DLC came about, what it changed, and why it made registration non-negotiable.

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