Stan Greenberg is one of the world's leading Democratic pollsters. He has worked with some of the most recognizable and influential leaders of this generation. After earning his Ph.D. at Harvard […]
Women in the war room
Forget the so-called “War on Women” this election year. More women than ever are running this cycle’s war rooms. Across the country, female operatives are leading more campaigns, starting their […]
What Phil Singer Cost Hillary
The senator’s fortunes weren’t helped when her spokesman became unglued Months after a grueling campaign where he incurred the wrath of reporters and the disdain of many of his co-workers, […]
A consultant’s journey from campaign war room to playwright
I was one of the first political consultants in America to focus on “opposition research” as a specialty and ran one of the first “oppo” firms in the late 1980s […]
Tim Pearson Finds a Political Home in South Carolina
After managing Nikki Haley’s successful 2010 campaign for South Carolina governor and then serving as executive director of her transition team, Tim Pearson has settled in as the governor’s chief […]
Xandr and WarnerMedia Roll Out Streamlined Approvals, Placement for Political Advertisers
The creative approvals process for political ads at large media conglomerates has a lot of room for error. WarnerMedia and Xandr want to fix that.
An election night guide for candidates and consultants
Election Day is more than just the day voters pass their judgment on your candidate and campaign. It’s the culmination of months of emotion. Whether you’re the candidate, campaign manager, […]
Campaigns & Elections: Politics magazine Arrives in Canada
Campaigns & Elections’ Politics Magazine today announced that it will be launching a Canadian edition beginning next month. The magazine will be a state-of-the-art digital edition and will be distributed […]
Twitter duels, faster politics, and the importance of integration
Campaigns are turning to Twitter this year to ding their opponents directly. We saw some signs of this trend earlier in the cycle as Republican presidential candidates jockeyed for position. […]
Make ‘Em Laugh
Consultants hunt for humor in politics… Look out Jon Stewart. A crew of political consultants is launching a campaign to win over your audience. Zolitics.com, a network dedicated exclusively to […]
Is There Room For Humor In 2018?
Political ad makers are gearing up for what’s expected to be a frantic midterm cycle with early TV buys and a flurry of Democratic challenger campaigns given the anti-Trump energy […]
‘The Art of War’ Provides Timeless Wisdom for Modern Campaigns
Sun Tzu’s manual has shaped the strategic thinking of leaders for centuries, highlighting the blend of calculation and intuition required for achieving victory on the battlefield. Similarly, politics is often […]
Bringing Congress to the Living Room
It’s an average weekday night. You’ve put the kids to bed, have work early the next morning, but still have an hour or two of “me time” to relax. You […]
How To Take Advantage Of Social Listening Down The Stretch
Social listening can be a useful tool for political campaigns if they know how to use it — and if they understand its limitations.
The Risks Of A Purity-Driven Fundraising Strategy
Since the Citizens United ruling, many progressives have begun to rally around the idea of campaign finance reform in a new push to get big money out of politics. By […]
The Case that Could Change the Race
The Supreme Court’s %uFB01rst hearing of the October session had all the makings of great drama. The justices ended their recess a month early—something that is rare—for re-arguments in a […]
The Year’s Best Political Graphic Design and Branding Advice
From balancing client feedback to common design mistakes to predictions for what’s next, here’s what some of the industry’s most creative minds told us in 2021.
2023 Reed Award Winners
The Most Exacting Award in Political Campaigning Named for Campaigns & Elections founder Stanley Foster Reed, The Reed Awards embody excellence in political campaigning and grassroots & advocacy. Every year […]
Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds
It was the summer of 1964 and President Lyndon Johnson was worried about his reelection. Actually, he was worried about the prospect that he might not earn a historic landslide […]
Baiting Trump Proves Smart Strategy for Clinton In First Debate
Donald Trump has room to grow after producing an uneven performance in the most-hyped presidential debate in recent memory. Hillary Clinton, meanwhile, successfully baited her Republican rival down a series of […]
Shop Talk: A campaign trail survival guide
This issue’s Shoptalkers: Kate Chapek, national women’s vote director on President Obama’s 2012 reelect; Lucinda Guinn, WOMEN VOTE! Director at EMILY’s List; Jen Harrington, director of operations at Conservative Connector; […]
Lessons for a first-time campaign manager
It was 8:57pm on election night when a text message popped up on my cell phone from a friend at the Republican National Committee. It read, “It’s over… I am […]
Why I Move In With the Candidate
No one actually decides to be funny. Mine was a very introverted, shy childhood I carried around inside of me; secretly wishing I could squeeze my eyes shut and when […]
Google Search Results Will Make or Break 2020 Campaigns
The traditional campaign playbook has been turned upside down this year. Campaigns are now experimenting with a host of digital strategies to engage supporters online. But Facebook ads, virtual town […]