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Building Digital Power In The Age Of The Radical Right — Rally

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · 8d

About last week.

www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2025/10...

Building Digital Power In The Age Of The Radical Right. A Rally & Forward Action event. Organised by Ali Walker Davies, Berry Cochrane & Paul de Gregorio.

Biggest record of hope against hate

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · 16d

Simple action. Add your name.

Together, we can show just how many people are united in hope.

secure.hopenothate.org.uk/page/178037/...

Add your name to show you’re with us >>

secure.hopenothate.org.uk

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · 24d

Trump in wheelie bin is the vibe.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER. PDG.

Download here.

drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Illustration of a black wheelie bin with blond Trump-like hair peeking out from the top. Bold white text on the bin reads: “KEEP BRITAIN TIDY.”

Bold typographic graphic that reads: “THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!!!” in black and pink text.

Are You Ready For UK vs Trump 2025? — Rally

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · 24d

If you're going to the @ukstoptrump.bsky.social organised march in London on Wednesday & want some posters, we got you.

Free downloadable posters & social media graphics via this post.

www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2025/9/...

Get your free 2025 UK Trump protest poster & social media downloads here.

Are You Ready For UK vs Trump 2025? — Rally

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · 25d

If you're going to the @ukstoptrump.bsky.social organised march in London on Wednesday & want some posters, we got you.

Free downloadable posters & social media graphics via this post.

www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2025/9/...

Get your free 2025 UK Trump protest poster & social media downloads here.

A page full of things that move and inspire us here at Rally. Things that we hope that will inspire you. These are things that we love. A place where art meets activism.

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Aug 22

Moody board.

www.wearerally.co.uk/things-we-love

Rally : THINGS WE LOVE

Want to stand up for migrants and refugees? Sign up to our short email course Solidarity not Strangers.

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Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Aug 14

This is a brilliant initiative from Praxis. Get involved.

Want to take action for migrants and refugees but not sure where to start? Sign up to Praxis' free email course Solidarity not Strangers and get involved!

act.praxis.org.uk/solidarity-n...

Join our free email course Solidarity not Strangers, and you'll receive expert information for tackling tricky conversations about migrants and refugees, our top tips on writing a powerful email to yo...

act.praxis.org.uk

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Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Jul 2

Hello. I do a newsletter.

I try really hard to make sure it's not shit.

It will move you.

dosomething.pauldegregorio.com/sign-up

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 31

When @pauldegregorio.bsky.social went to Madrid.

www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2025/7/...

Madrid, Mobilisation & box fresh air force ones... — Rally

Went to Madrid, did a talk, back now. it was nice.

Yes, I Texted the Number on the Sign

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 31

This is wonderful.

katebingamanburt.substack.com/p/yes-i-text...

From @tedfickes.bsky.social's ace newsletter and like he says, the best thing you'll read today.

A conversation with Landon, the roof-cleaner and sign-painter behind Portland’s most charming DIY advertisements.

katebingamanburt.substack.com

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 30

No 10 is hosting a reception with online influencers in Downing Street for the first time ever, as part of its push to “go where people are” and reach voters on platforms beyond the traditional media.

www.politicshome.com/news/article...

No10 Host First Influencer Reception As They Step Up Their Digital Strategy

EXC: No10 is hosting a reception with online influencers in Downing Street for the first time ever, as part of their push to “go where people are” ...

www.politicshome.com

On Friday night, we walked the length of Manhattan, from Inwood Hill to Battery Park. Because New Yorkers deserve a Mayor they can hear, see and even yell at if they need to. We out here.

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 30

Stating the obvious, but your content needs to be this good to cut through.

www.tiktok.com/@zohran_k_ma...

TikTok video by Zohran Mamdani

www.tiktok.com

Meta to halt political advertising in EU from October, blames EU rules

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 25

BIG NEWS.

www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Meta Platforms will end political, electoral, social issue advertising on its platform in the European Union in early October because of the legal uncertainties due to EU rules targeting political advertising, the U.S. social media company said on Friday.

www.reuters.com

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 23

Things that we love.

www.wearerally.co.uk/things-we-lo...

Rally : THINGS WE LOVE

A page full of things that move and inspire us here at Rally. Things that we hope that will inspire you. These are things that we love. A place where art meets activism.

2025 UK & Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study Is Live! — Rally

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 17

2. We still haven’t cracked the potential of email to mobilise support

3. In times of uncertainty let’s diversify & optimise what we can control

What surprised you the most from this years study?

www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2025/7/...

The 2025 M+R and Rally UK & Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study has just been released. The Study is a brilliant way to see up to date, comprehensive digital benchmark data, covering metrics as diverse a...

2025 UK & Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study Is Live! — Rally

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 17

Our key takeaways from the 2025 UK / Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study.

1. Online revenue shows slight decline, but growth is happening for many...

www.wearerally.co.uk/blog/2025/7/...

The 2025 M+R and Rally UK & Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study has just been released. The Study is a brilliant way to see up to date, comprehensive digital benchmark data, covering metrics as diverse a...

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 16

Have a look. 🕺🏼

Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Jul 16

2025 UK / Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study is live.

Huge thanks to the 39 participating charties.

And huge thanks for the c.250 ppl that joined today's launch webinar and flooded the chat with excellent vibes and questions.

Onwards.

Dig in. 👇🏼

mrbenchmarks.com/uk

A black-and-white image promoting the 2025 UK/Ireland Benchmarks by M+R and Rally. A black panther looks upward, surrounded by pink tulips. Text reads: “M+R and Rally UK/Ireland Benchmarks 2025 [mrbenchmarks.com/uk]” on a pale textured background

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 16

See you there !

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Madeleine Sugden @madlinsudn.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking forward to this tomorrow (Weds).

Still time to sign up.

Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 15

Tomorrow. All welcome.

Come along to be amongst the first to see the results of the 2025 Rally & M+R UK & Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study.

39 orgs submitted data. M+R have crunched the numbers, the analysis is being polished and the graphs are being created.

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Bright yellow graphic with bold black and pink text. It promotes the free 2025 UK and Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study launch webinar. Text reads: “FREE 2025 UK / IRELAND DIGITAL BENCHMARKS STUDY LAUNCH WEBINAR. Tomorrow, Wednesday 16th July – 3PM UK time. All welcome.” A large pink arrow pointing upward is featured on the right. Small text says: “register via link in comments.”

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Praxis, for migrants and refugees @praxisprojects.bsky.social · Jul 15

‼️The hostile environment is making people homeless.⁠

Frank*, Praxis community member, explains how hostile immigration rules pushed him into homelessness and made it harder to get out of it.⁠

*name changed

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Rally @lifeatrally.bsky.social · Jul 15

Tomorrow. All welcome.

Come along to be amongst the first to see the results of the 2025 Rally & M+R UK & Ireland Digital Benchmarks Study.

39 orgs submitted data. M+R have crunched the numbers, the analysis is being polished and the graphs are being created.

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

U.K. Ad Agencies Call For Total Ban On Fossil Fuel Marketing

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Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Jul 15

📊 Still time to register for tomorrow's free digital benchmarks launch webinar. All welcome. No paywall. Link below.

us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Paul de Gregorio @pauldegregorio.bsky.social · Jul 2

🌳☀️https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidrvetter/2025/07/02/uk-ad-agencies-call-for-total-ban-on-fossil-fuel-marketing/

British ad industry organizations have launched a campaign calling on the government to treat fossil fuels much as it treats tobacco products.

www.forbes.com