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One Country Launches Social Media Listening Project

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June 24, 2019

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One Country Launches Social Media Listening Project

Rural Americans Are Talking About Their Priorities - And Our Elected Leaders Need to Listen

WASHINGTON, D.C. One Country Project (OCP) today released its first installment of the OCP social media listening project, which analyzes how rural Americans active on social media discuss political topics and policy issues. In its inaugural report, OCP focused on rural Americans in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania.

“We have to listen and understand what issues rural Americans are talking about with their family and neighbors so we can continue to open up the dialogue with communities across the country. Leaders in Washington and those running for public office need to hear directly from rural Americans to adequately address their concerns and propose lasting, effective solutions,” said founding board member and former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp.

OCP observed social media traffic from February 15 to May 15, and the analysis identified a number of key, preliminary insights into issues that rural Americans are discussing:

In the full report HERE, OCP lays out additional details on observations and the results of the analysis. This report is the first of an ongoing series of social listening memos and data that will be released by OCP.

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About One Country Project  

The One Country Project, led by former Senators Heidi Heitkamp and Joe Donnelly, is working to promote greater opportunities for rural communities and ensure leaders earn their support. One Country is reengaging with rural Americans, serving as a clearinghouse of research and information for rural Americans, and working to ensure leaders regain trust by fighting for these communities. To learn more, visit the website, OneCountryProject.org. 

Posted on June 24, 2019 in Press Releases.
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