The more people that participate in these methods the more the issue will be listened to, and because of this, indirect lobbying is very time consuming. Peaceful demonstrations and petitions are other methods that are used. The use of the media is one of the most powerful tools that can be used in grassroots lobbying. In the age that we live in, the media has a large and powerful influence over the government and their agenda. This means that the more media attention that a cause receives the more likely that Congress is going to take up the cause.
Lobbyists gain media attention by writing stories for newspapers and magazines.
Lobbyists also often pop up on talk shows to discuss their issue this enabling the public to obtain a greater understanding and awareness of the issue. A Day in the Life of a Lobbyist. In a typical day a lobbyist will meet with different members of Congress and their staff. The purpose is to persuade them to vote in a way that favors the lobbyist is position. This is necessary so that the lobbyist can easily convey the points needed to persuade a person to vote their way on a piece of legislation.