<P> Grassroots lobbying (also indirect lobbying) is lobbying with the intention of reaching the legislature and making a difference in the decision - making process . Grassroots lobbying is an approach that separates itself from direct lobbying through the act of asking the general public to contact legislators and government officials concerning the issue at hand, as opposed to conveying the message to the legislators directly . Companies, associations and citizens are increasingly partaking in grassroots lobbying as an attempt to influence a change in legislation . </P> <P> The unique characteristic of grassroots lobbying, in contrast to other forms of lobbying, is that it involves stimulating the politics of specific communities . This type of lobbying is different from the more commonly known direct lobbying, as it is naturally brought upon by the organization . </P> <P> There are several tactics used by groups in order to promote or advocate different issues politically, but the main two tactics used in grassroots or "outside" advocacy are education of constituents through holding press conferences or organizing press releases, and mobilizing targeted people who will be impacted negatively or positively to create a movement . </P> <P> Grassroots lobbying often implement the use of media to expand their outreach . Campaigns are developed and are published in all forms of media ranging from television to magazines and internet . Because grassroots lobbying is geared toward local organizations and communities, these types of media outlets are used mainly by large associations that can afford them . Smaller organizations tend to use free media on public television, radio and other smaller outlets . Other forms of free media that make a large impact are things like boycotting, protesting and demonstrations . </P>

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