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In this episode of the Programming Lions podcast, we dive deep into the world of organized protests with Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand. Founded in 2012 while he was a student at UCLA, Adam's company specializes in advocacy campaigns, PR stunts, business launches, and more. Discover how nearly all protests are funded and include paid participants, and learn about the strategies and logistics that go into organizing these events. Adam also discusses the dynamics of political protests, the involvement of media, and the intriguing world of professional agitators. If you've ever wondered how protests work behind the scenes, this episode is a must-listen!
Website: https://crowdsondemand.com
X: https://x.com/ceoadamswart
TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
01:08 The Role and Impact of Crowds on Demand
01:48 Bipartisan Nature of Crowds on Demand
02:56 How Protests are Organized and Funded
06:03 Challenges and Strategies in Protest Organization
12:00 Client Relations and Ethical Considerations
18:42 Balancing Optimism and Realism in Business
20:03 Media's Role in Amplifying Protests
22:47 Social Media Influence and Trolls
28:06 Professional Protesters and Agitators
34:52 Funding and Legitimacy of Protests
37:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In this episode of the Programming Lions podcast, we dive deep into the world of organized protests with Adam Swart, founder of Crowds on Demand. Founded in 2012 while he was a student at UCLA, Adam's company specializes in advocacy campaigns, PR stunts, business launches, and more. Discover how nearly all protests are funded and include paid participants, and learn about the strategies and logistics that go into organizing these events. Adam also discusses the dynamics of political protests, the involvement of media, and the intriguing world of professional agitators. If you've ever wondered how protests work behind the scenes, this episode is a must-listen!
Website: https://crowdsondemand.com
X: https://x.com/ceoadamswart
TIMELINE
00:00 Intro
01:08 The Role and Impact of Crowds on Demand
01:48 Bipartisan Nature of Crowds on Demand
02:56 How Protests are Organized and Funded
06:03 Challenges and Strategies in Protest Organization
12:00 Client Relations and Ethical Considerations
18:42 Balancing Optimism and Realism in Business
20:03 Media's Role in Amplifying Protests
22:47 Social Media Influence and Trolls
28:06 Professional Protesters and Agitators
34:52 Funding and Legitimacy of Protests
37:03 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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