This Spring, Let's Occupy the Airwaves
Last fall, the Occupy movement amplified the voices of the 99% in cities and parks around the country, and in doing so literally changed the national conversation.
In October, two filmmakers uploaded a 30 second video to YouTube with voices from the Occupy Wall St, and then it was posted on the crowdfunded advertising platform LoudSauce, and 168 people pledged over $6,000, and LoudSauce aired the first Occupy spot on national television, reaching over 3.2 million viewers with a message direct from the occupiers themselves. It even aired during Fox News' O'Reilly Factor.
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Now, with the 2012 political campaign season underway, the national dialogue is again being controlled by the super wealthy. The influence of the 1% is channeling its voice powerfully through the Super PACs, whose average donation is $88,000 according to the Sunlight Foundation.
We need to take back the conversation again. We need some kind of people’s PAC to amplify voices of the 99%.
So this spring, we’ll reawaken the nation by occupying not just city parks but also America’s television sets. We're calling on filmmakers, online activists, and people like you to create and share 30-second spots capturing a message or vision from the voices speaking up for what's possible in the streets.
And this time around, we’re raising the stakes- together we’ll raise $150,000 from thousands of regular citizens, showing millions more Americans on national TV what really matters to the 99%.
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So whether filming the marches during May, inspired by a powerful poem shared on YouTube, or remixing voices from the news, go ahead and edit together a spot worth amplifying on national TV. We're asking that you making it 27 seconds, so they spots can be customized to include a final call to action and a powerful and transparent "Paid for by" with voices from the 99%.
Then submit it on LoudSauce before May 21st with a strong headline and an audience that you hope to reach. At the end of May, the campaign will open up to funding from the public - and any spot receiving at least $1,000 will be aired on national TV. So get ready spread the word about your video, ask your friends and networks to chip in and get your video on national TV.
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Another world is emerging, and it's time to amplify our vision to inspire the country again. By purchasing your own airtime for the messages that most represent your values, the movement can communicate directly with other people, without the media distorting our message.
It’s time to transform our democracy, it’s time to occupy the airwaves.
Join us: loudsauce.com/occupyspots
Together, we can reach millions.





















