Should UKIP have a monthly newspaper?

Cyburn · 06-11-2005, 09:37 PM

I think one way of spreading UKIP around, is by publishing a Monthly newspaper which talks about the latest on UKIP ,Youthkip and issues in the UK.

Other Parties like the BNP, have a monthly paper (Freedom) and The SWP have the Morning Star, which is weekly or daily.

mkpdavies · 06-11-2005, 09:44 PM

It bugs the hell out of me that other parties seem to make a lot better use of their cash than UKIP do.

We have a reasonable amount of members, so what's the beef. Why do we seem to underperform with things like this?

Cyburn · 06-11-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mkpdavies

It bugs the hell out of me that other parties seem to make a lot better use of their cash than UKIP do.

We have a reasonable amount of members, so what's the beef. Why do we seem to underperform with things like this?

Could be something to discuss at Lechdale next week

Alex McKee · 06-11-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyburn

and The SWP have the Morning Star, which is weekly or daily.

Crike! I agree, though, that we should make it monthly.

TomPhil · 06-11-2005, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyburn

I think one way of spreading UKIP around, is by publishing a Monthly newspaper which talks about the latest on UKIP ,Youthkip and issues in the UK.

Other Parties like the BNP, have a monthly paper (Freedom) and The SWP have the Morning Star, which is weekly or daily.

How would it be different from the Independence magazine? (apart from the fact it would be more regular)

kernow · 06-11-2005, 11:56 PM

I think it would be a good idea, but I would prefer a weekly if we could afford it, but it would be no good just filling it with old news gleaned from other newspapers, we get enough old news on UKIP.ORG. We would need proper experienced reporters covering all things that are applicable for our cause. Of course it will never happen, still it's nice to add something else to UKIPs wish list!

John Youles · 07-11-2005, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kernow

I think it would be a good idea, but I would prefer a weekly if we could afford it, but it would be no good just filling it with old news gleaned from other newspapers, we get enough old news on UKIP.ORG. We would need proper experienced reporters covering all things that are applicable for our cause. Of course it will never happen, still it's nice to add something else to UKIPs wish list!

Currentlly communication with members is expensive, as sending out one letter costs at least 30p, so I hope that branches will be able to include announcements.

Also, why not a for sale and wanted column ? Why get rid of your unwanted items on Ebay when you can flog them to other UKIPeeps and contribute a bit to party funds ?

John Youles
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ind-uk/ - the discussion list exclusive to UKIP members.

Alex McKee · 07-11-2005, 12:43 AM

John,

Fully accept that it is expensive. However, we have to work smarter and harder if we are to really push this party forward. The producers of the Newsletter could, conceivably, deliver it to the ROs who could then arrange for it to be taken to branches. In areas where there are no branches (ie areas of Scotland, NE England) then the usual postal delivery could take place. However, where there are branches we have to go to the trouble and expense to mail out our own newsletter so why not send the party one with it.

There are two advantages - much reduced cost, and improved perception of UKIP by members as they will see that we are "joined up" not disparately pulling our own ways.

Thoughts?

Alex

Swivel Eyed Fanatic · 07-11-2005, 04:56 PM

Weekly newspaper would be brilliant, monthly more practical. At least some of the cost could come from savings by not producung the glossy Independnence News.

I also agree that if it was staffed properly it should be able to get advertising to coverat least some of it's costs. If you look at market segmentation then I'm sure the Stair lift people would want to get INTO phpbb_the act, also incontinece pads, viagera, funeral cost plans, etc would all find a natural market in the sort people who would read a monthly UKIP Newspaper. Not much call for UKIP Births or Mariages but a Deaths Column could probabkly get well used.

mkpdavies · 07-11-2005, 04:57 PM

I would subscribe to a weekly or monthly paper if it helped UKIP.

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06-11-2005, 11:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
kernow Uber Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,184	I think it would be a good idea, but I would prefer a weekly if we could afford it, but it would be no good just filling it with old news gleaned from other newspapers, we get enough old news on UKIP.ORG. We would need proper experienced reporters covering all things that are applicable for our cause. Of course it will never happen, still it's nice to add something else to UKIPs wish list!

07-11-2005, 12:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Alex McKee Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gloucester Posts: 6,666	John, Fully accept that it is expensive. However, we have to work smarter and harder if we are to really push this party forward. The producers of the Newsletter could, conceivably, deliver it to the ROs who could then arrange for it to be taken to branches. In areas where there are no branches (ie areas of Scotland, NE England) then the usual postal delivery could take place. However, where there are branches we have to go to the trouble and expense to mail out our own newsletter so why not send the party one with it. There are two advantages - much reduced cost, and improved perception of UKIP by members as they will see that we are "joined up" not disparately pulling our own ways. Thoughts? Alex

07-11-2005, 04:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Swivel Eyed Fanatic Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tees Valley Sub-Region Posts: 331	Weekly newspaper would be brilliant, monthly more practical. At least some of the cost could come from savings by not producung the glossy Independnence News. I also agree that if it was staffed properly it should be able to get advertising to coverat least some of it's costs. If you look at market segmentation then I'm sure the Stair lift people would want to get INTO phpbb_the act, also incontinece pads, viagera, funeral cost plans, etc would all find a natural market in the sort people who would read a monthly UKIP Newspaper. Not much call for UKIP Births or Mariages but a Deaths Column could probabkly get well used.