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Why You Should be Texting Your TV Ads

In the realm of modern political campaigns, the tools available to candidates and their supporters continue to evolve. From traditional...

Texting

How to Get Calls Out Quickly

In the fast-paced world of political campaigns and advocacy, you can't always plan your call programs. You may find yourself in a situation where you must get your message out immediately. Sometimes, campaigns get a last-minute donation that you have to spend before Election Day. Or an unexpected bill gets introduced, and you must start Patch Through calls immediately. No matter the case, Stones' Phones expert team can help you get your calls up quickly. When you reach out to

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The Dos And Don’ts Of GOTV Calls

Every election presents candidates with one fundamental challenge: getting voters to the polls. GOTV calls can easily make or break a...

GOTV

How USPS’s Postmark Date Rule Change Affects Vote By Mail

The USPS has been in the news a lot lately. Between court rulings, executive orders, and internal rule changes, we’re here to help your campaign navigate these developments. As of December 2025, USPS now postmarks letters and packages on the date they are processed at a postal facility, not when they’re picked up from a mailbox. While this affects anyone sending time-sensitive mail, it will be absolutely consequential for elections. Those who vote by mail will have to account

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Phone Banking Isn’t Dead - You’re Measuring It Wrong

In 2024, Democrats made 300 million phone call attempts but connected with only 3% of the electorate. Some people see that as shorthand for "phone banking is dead." But it isn't. It's proof that volunteer phone banking is in trouble. Paid phone programs are a different story. At Stones’ Phones, we routinely connect with 65% to 70% of any phone list. That isn't a small gap. That's a different kind of program entirely. And the reason comes down to how the calls actually get mad

Passing of the Phone - Stones' Phones Ushers In New Generation of Company's Leadership

Marty Stone and Paul Stone are thrilled to announce the sale of Stones’ Phones to the next generation of leadership. Marty and Paul founded Stones' Phones with a clear mission: to move the needle on progressive issues and elect Democrats up and down the ballot. Today, they are proud to pass the baton to a team they trust to carry that legacy forward. The company’s new President, Chris Hayler, along with Managing Partners Monserrat Machado and Will Wrigley, will guide Stones’