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James Rees
@james-rees.bsky.social
Ensuring progressive campaigns win | Co-Founder of Movement and ChangeLab

Book a call: https://www.movement.industries/
Check out my latest blog post. I look back at how we used downtime to improve our processes, tools and people between different campaigns: www.yourmovement.org/blog/using-t...
Using downtime to improve your campaign processes
4 ways you can use downtime between campaigns to improve your processes, build better tools, checking in with your client
www.yourmovement.org
August 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
With current events it's easy for people to feel helpless on topics they care about.

Well, now you can empower your supporters with our Email to Target (E2T) feature. You create action pages for emailing decision-makers, automate follow-ups, and track impact.

#CampaignTools #PeoplePowered
July 28, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Movement’s marketing site, platform and support centre have a new look.

This marks a significant chapter in our growth and evolution. And as the design represents; this trajectory will continue forever on, adapting and changing to the times.
Movement | Digital Organising Platform for Unions, NGOs & Political Parties
Movement helps unions, NGOs, and political groups organize campaigns, mobilize supporters, and drive real change. Start building your movement today.
www.yourmovement.org
June 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
We’ve launched the Organiser Dashboard: a tool to help organisers track real conversations, with ease. No more clipboards and bits of paper.

Read all about it here: www.movement.industries/blog/organis...
#UnionTech #Organising
Introducing the Organiser Dashboard — Movement
Your new tool for the field Organising has undoubtedly become harder in recent years; just as it’s become ever more necessary. Reps, organisers and campaigners are overburdened, grass-roots organisat...
www.movement.industries
May 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Come join our webinar on the 6th of May with @jointogether.online's @worklesshard.bsky.social and our own Andrew Tolbert to see how unions are using digital tools to grow membership.
April 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
I’m thrilled to announce the launch of Movement Pages 🚀 Our new tool that makes creating interactive, personalised campaign pages easier than ever. Whether you’re running a petition or organising an event, this is a game changer. Find out more here: www.yourmovement.org/blog/introdu...
Introducing Action Pages — Movement
Create surveys, donation pages, event forms, petitions and more. Either by using one of our templates or creating your own.
www.movement.industries
March 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Great event last week with @hopenothate.org.uk and @stonewalluk.bsky.social on fighting disinformation as progressive campaigners. Keep your eyes peeled for our next event (most likely next quarter):
March 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Disinformation disproportionately impacts marginalised communities, leading to misinformation, hate, and violence.

Join our free event on March 4th in London with Hope Not Hate and Stonewall to explore strategies for combating these harmful narratives.

https://buff.ly/4hKhFqH

#Disinformation
Tackling Disinformation online with Hope Not Hate and Stonewall · Luma
Join our latest get together for progressive campaigners – March 4th, 6-8pm, Old Street, food and drinks provided. For this event we're focusing on tackling…
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February 19, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Reposted by James Rees
💙 It’s #HeartUnions Week! 💙

This week is all about celebrating the power of unions and the incredible work they do to support and protect workers across the country. Whether you're already a member or thinking about joining, here's 5 ways you can get involved:

#HeartUnionsWeek #TradeUnions #Unions
February 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM
How do we fight digital disinformation? On 4th March, 6pm in Old Street, Movement is hosting an event with @hopenothate.org.uk + @stonewalluk.bsky.social to share tactics for pushing back. Expect talks, networking, food + drinks. Join us!
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Tackling Disinformation online with Hope Not Hate and Stonewall · Luma
Join our latest get together for progressive campaigners – March 4th, 6-8pm, Old Street, food and drinks provided. For this event we're focusing on tackling…
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Great news for charities: the government is considering soft opt-in rules for email marketing for non-profits, unlocking £290m in potential donations! Levelling the playing field and empowers charities to build stronger connections with supporters.

https://buff.ly/4hbaBn0

💪 #Charity #Innovation
Soft opt-in email marketing to be extended to charities — Movement
In a move set to revolutionise the charity sector, the government has accepted an amendment to email marketing rules that could increase annual donations to charities by an estimated £290 million.…
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January 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Teacher pay has declined vs inflation over the past decade, leading to a decline in real-terms salaries.

Read our client spotlight on the work being done by the NEU and NASUWT this month in light of the govt (low) 2.8% suggested increase:
Client Spotlight: NEU and NASUWT fighting for fair pay — Movement
We take a look at two of our clients, The National Education Union (NEU) and The National Association of Schoolmasters and Women Teachers (NASUWT), pushing for better pay as they consider strike…
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January 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We’ve launched A/B testing for SMS messages! 🎉

Campaigners can test different copy, links, and tags to make sure every message lands.

React in real time and grow support through personalised conversations that actually resonate.

Now outreach can be a two-way conversation. #SMS #CommsTool
January 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Happy New Year!

Nice to kick off with a case study on how we grew engagement in The Dad Shift's push for paternity leave by reaching people where they are on WhatsApp and email.

www.movement.industries/case-studies...

#2025goals #NewYear #NewYearGoals
Mobilising The Dad Shift with Movement — Movement
“Movement is very easy to use, I felt like I'd mastered the tool in 4 hours which was very quick. I think this is because it feels very intuitive. I really like the power of the audience creator, you ...
www.movement.industries
January 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Conditional Content in our Power Email Builder lets you personalise emails based on each supporter’s journey.

Picture sending a 'Your Year Wrapped' email that highlights:
🎯 Top campaigns
💖 Donations
🙌 Petitions signed

The more personal you are the more engagement you'll get.

#YourYearWrapped
December 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Hi I’m James, founder of @movementhq.bsky.social creating tools for campaigners to effect real change 🚀

Passionate about using tech for good, I’ll share thoughts on innovation, personalised comms, and building movements.

Let’s connect & share ideas 💬

#Introductions #TechForGood
December 11, 2024 at 11:01 AM