Campaigns & Elections
Innovation is in the DNA of political campaigns. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for political organizations right now. At Campaigns & Elections’ CampaignTech Innovation Summit, the visionaries shaping the most innovative and effective digital campaigns in the world will converge for a day of unparalleled workshops, roundtables, keynotes, fireside chats, panel discussions and networking. […]
Having a hard time getting policymakers to listen on important issues? For your message to cut through the noise, elected officials need to hear directly from the constituents who elected them. By combining campaign-style tactics like patch through calls, peer-to-peer texting, telephone townhalls and door-to-door canvassing with your air and digital campaign, you can mobilize […]
The Reed Awards & Conference is the ultimate event for campaign professionals. For two days the very best political campaign professionals from across the world converge in one city for the Reeds. It’s an opportunity to reconnect, forge new relationships, dive into key issues affecting the industry, and celebrate the best campaign work from the […]
At CampaignTech East, you’ll get behind-the-scenes perspectives on the newest digital strategies, tactics, tools, and ground-breaking technologies. CampaignTech is where the biggest names in political campaign technology come to engage, discover and set the agenda for the cycle ahead. Registration includes two full days of panels and presentations, as well as exclusive networking happy hours.
The decision to launch your own shop is always a leap of faith, no matter how many years of experience you may have under your belt. And while being a savvy political strategist provides a solid foundation, it won’t mean much if you don’t properly stand up the actual business side of your firm. In […]
From instant surveys to AI tools, there is a plethora of new tech available for campaigns to win 2024 elections. You have to stay in the know on the latest innovations in the field and common use cases before using them in your own strategies. In this webinar, sponsored by Prompt.io, discover the latest technology […]
Learn how the campaign industry’s best creative minds develop compelling creative that moves the needle. Join the campaign industry's leading creative minds at the C&E Creative Summit in Washington, DC on September 21. Hear first hand how the best campaign agencies develop creative concepts, turn them into effective campaign ads, and use the latest technology […]
Generative AI is reshaping industries. And political campaigns are no exception. But one big question that seems to have as many answers as it does people asking it: where are the ethical lines when you are utilizing generative AI to mobilize support for a candidate or campaign? Campaigns & Elections is bringing together three expert […]
The largest campaigns, groups and political firms are investing huge resources to develop cutting edge generative AI tools to give them an edge. But what about those operating on a budget? In this strategy session we explore the off-the-shelf tools that smaller campaigns can use right now to turbo charge their output.
Campaigns & Elections is excited to partner with the George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs on a Fall 2023 discussion series that will highlight some of the key issues political campaign professionals are grappling with headed into next year’s presidential election. This is the second session in the series and will center […]
Campaigns & Elections is excited to partner with the George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs on a Fall 2023 discussion series that will highlight some of the key issues political campaign professionals are grappling with headed into next year’s presidential election. This final session in the series and will focus on the […]
Innovation is in the DNA of political campaigns. And the stakes couldn’t be higher for political organizations right now. At Campaigns & Elections’ CampaignTech Innovation Summit you will get to grips with the innovations that will shape campaigns up and down the ballot in 2024. Take your place at CampaignTech Innovation Summit.
One-Day, In-Person Workshop hosted by Campaigns & Elections partner The Political Business Institute. Feel like you’re constantly putting out fires while not creating the time and space to work on your business strategy? We get it, and that’s why we’ve developed this one-day political business workshop to help you focus on your business. Here’s what […]
Join Nicole Schlinger, Jimmy Keady, Andy Yates and Jon Seaton for exclusive, best-in-class insights into how different voter contact methods impact voter turnout. Whether it's phones, mail, digital, or doors, this webinar will equip you with the tools and information required to win your election. Sponsored by CampiagnHQ
Campaigns & Elections is excited to partner with the George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs on a Spring 2024 discussion series that will highlight some of the key issues political campaign professionals are grappling with headed into this year’s presidential election. This is first session in the series and will focus on […]
The Reed Awards & Conference is the ultimate event for campaign professionals. For two days the very best political campaign professionals from across the world converge in one city for the Reeds. It’s an opportunity to reconnect, forge new relationships, dive into key issues affecting the industry, and celebrate the best campaign work from the […]
Campaigns & Elections is excited to partner with the George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs on a Spring 2024 discussion series that will highlight some of the key issues political campaign professionals are grappling with headed into this year’s presidential election. The second session in the series will focus on ethics in […]
Join Elevate Strategies, a 6-time Reed Award winner, and Prompt.io for an exclusive C&E fireside chat for political consultants facing challenging races. From advanced tactics to innovative solutions, this webinar will walk you through winning campaigns with creative twists. Sponsored by: Prompt.io
C&E is taking over DC this Spring with DCS Pregame: a wide range of incredible events leading up to the biggest digital campaign conference in the world, Digital Campaign Summit on May 9-10. The kickoff begins April 22 in Washington, DC.
Campaigns & Elections is excited to partner with the George Washington University School of Media & Public Affairs on a Spring 2024 discussion series that will highlight some of the key issues political campaign professionals are grappling with headed into this year’s presidential election. This is the final session in the series will focus on […]
Sure, campaigns are serious business, but they’re also pretty damn cool. So take off your serious face and join us for a night at the pub with some of the best operatives in the business. They’ll share war stories and their insight into the ’24 cycle. Attendance includes drink tickets and plenty of laughs. Only […]
Cyber threats pose an unprecedented risk to organizations small and large throughout the political campaign ecosystem. Everyone – from school board races, to presidential campaigns, state parties, national committees, campaign consultants and beyond – faces attacks with the potential to deliver irreparable harm. That’s why Campaigns & Elections and Defending Digital Campaigns have partnered to […]
Digital touches every aspect of modern campaigning. From the latest generative AI tools being used to optimize fundraising to the data modeling that sits behind high impact direct mail runs. Digital Campaign Summit is where the world’s leading operatives converge to sharpen their skills and ensure they have an edge for the campaigns that rely […]
Political Business Summit is a conference exclusively designed for political business owners, partners, startup founders, and entrepreneurs navigating the dynamic landscape of political campaigns. Developed in partnership with Campaigns & Elections and The Political Business Institute, Political Business Summit is a unique opportunity for industry leaders to come together, share insights, and forge valuable connections […]
It’s a presidential year so we know the demands on your time right now are intense. But we also know there’s huge value in carving out time to work on your business, even when it’s easy to tell ourselves we don’t have that time. So we’ve designed a half day workshop, hosted by Political Business […]
In an era of unprecedented political volatility, understanding and predicting voter behavior has never been more critical. Join us for an exclusive panel discussion featuring Resonate experts—VP of Data Science, Dan Scantlebury, Senior Director of Research, Brent Waddington, and Director of Sales, Jake Van Woerkom—as they reveal the cutting-edge strategies and technologies that have consistently […]
Sure, campaigns are serious business, but they're also pretty damn cool. So take off your serious face and join us for a night at the pub with some of the best operatives in the business. They'll share war stories and their insight into the '24 cycle. Attendance includes drink tickets and plenty of laughs.
The bombardment of voters with cold text messages, emails and digital ads alone has produced diminishing returns in the first half of the 2024 election cycle. Instead, voters are responding with greater enthusiasm to more personal forms of communication. Our webinar will explore four game-changing innovations in phones that winning campaigns are using to cut […]
As we’ve seen in recent weeks, cyber threats pose an unprecedented risk to the political campaign ecosystem. Campaigns from the top of the ballot on down - along with every state party, national committee, campaign consultant and beyond - are vulnerable to attacks with the potential to deliver irreparable harm. In this digital strategy session […]
Join Prompt.io for a webinar featuring Dr. Robert Cialdini, the acclaimed psychologist and author renowned for his groundbreaking work on the science of influence. Dr. Cialdini will explore his seven key principles of influence—reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, scarcity, and unity—and their powerful applications in the realm of politics. Phil Gordon, CEO […]
The face of the 2024 race has changed drastically over the past couple of months bringing a massive influx of money to campaigns up and down the ballot. The majority of that money is being directed to digital channels and targeted advertising online. Join our panelists as we examine how campaigns are making spending decisions […]
SMPA is partnering with Campaigns & Elections on a Fall 2024 discussion series. The September conversation will be: "High Stakes, Higher Turnout? What Will Bring Voters to the Polls in ‘24 and How Campaigns Are Working to Get Them There." This event will be moderated by SMPA Director Peter Loge. Check back soon for an […]
Join us for our exclusive webinar, "Fundraising - How Down-Ballot Democrats Are Cutting Through & Raising Dollars," where we'll share proven strategies for effective digital fundraising leading up to Election Day. Learn how to maximize your resources and engage supporters to drive success for your campaign.
Join us for our exclusive webinar, "Fundraising - How Down-Ballot Republicans Are Cutting Through & Raising Dollars," where we'll share proven strategies for effective digital fundraising leading up to Election Day. Learn how to maximize your resources and engage supporters to drive success for your campaign.
Join us for our next webinar, "Trust and Polling in 2024: Adapting Methodologies for a Changing Electorate.” We’ll explore the role of survey research in a volatile election year and how pollsters are working to overcome new methodological challenges.
The CampaignTech Awards by Campaigns & Elections recognize the truly exceptional in the field of political campaign technology, digital strategy, tactics, and techniques across 23 distinct categories. Learn more about the CampaignTech Awards and submit entries today!
Join us for our final Election Briefing of 2024: "Getting Out the Vote in ’24: Mobilizing Supporters From Early Voting to Election Day." Our expert panelists will explore the current voter landscape, assess how campaigns and groups on both sides of the aisle are working to mobilize, and share best practices on engaging supporters in the final weeks.
The 2024 Election Postscript Conference will focus on one thing: What worked and what didn’t from the top of the ballot on down. For the first time, we’ve designed a post-election conference that will cover every aspect of the just concluded election cycle — from digital media and tech to direct mail and field. You’ll […]
Join us at Astro Beer Hall on December 4th and unwind with a drink (or two ha!) on us. There will be arcade games, bites and a open bar. Come expecting to have a good time!
Join us for a webinar designed to unpack the challenges advocacy campaigns are facing when connecting stakeholders to decision-makers in 2025. Our panelists will present several cutting-edge solutions that advocacy organizations can employ to overcome these challenges and mobilize greater support for key issues. Sponosred by Telephone Townhall Meeting and Tele-Town Hall
Political Business Summit is a conference exclusively designed for political business owners, partners, startup founders, and entrepreneurs navigating the dynamic landscape of political campaigns. This is more than just a conference. It’s a platform for fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and shaping the future of political business.
Join our panelists as they explore several cutting-edge technologies that helped campaigns overcome the new challenges of the 2024 election cycle and changed election results. In particular, this webinar wll emphasize real success stories and present new features that will have a significant impact in 2025 and beyond. Presented by Telephone Town Hall Meeting
The Reed Awards & Conference is the ultimate event for campaign professionals. For two days the very best political campaign professionals from across the world converge in one city for the Reeds. It’s an opportunity to reconnect, forge new relationships, dive into key issues affecting the industry, and celebrate the best campaign work from the […]
Save the Date! SMPA is excited to partner with Campaigns & Elections again on a Spring 2025 discussion series. April's discussion is titled "Money in Politics: Who’s Donating Online, Who Isn’t, and What It Means for the Future of Campaigns." Pizza will be available for those who plan to attend in person. This event will be […]
Campaigns & Elections is pleased to present Advocacy Week 2025. Running from April 24 - May 1, the week will feature a series of digital strategy sessions on a variety of advocacy topics, culminating with an in-person event: Advocacy Pros Unplugged.
Digital touches every aspect of modern campaigning. From the latest generative AI tools being used to optimize fundraising to the data modeling that sits behind high impact direct mail runs. Digital Campaign Summit is where the world’s leading operatives converge to sharpen their skills and ensure they have an edge for the campaigns that rely […]
Using the right communications solutions to reach voters on their mobile phones, where they spend most of their time, is essential to mobilizing enough supporters needed to win campaigns. Our webinar will explore new breakthroughs in mobile communication tools that will supercharge your fundraising, advocacy and GOTV campaigns to produce astounding results. Sponsored by Telephone […]
Discover how successful campaigns in 2024 broke through the digital noise by strategically combining direct mail with digital advertising. In this United States Postal Service sponsored webinar, an exciting lineup of experts will share firsthand experiences, case studies, and innovative strategies demonstrating how direct mail amplified digital engagement, boosted response rates, and delivered measurable ROI. […]
This webinar will explore the latest phone and mobile technologies that campaigns should implement right away to prepare for a challenging 2026 election cycle. In particular, our panelists will discuss case studies and how best to use these new solutions to achieve name recognition, build voter relationships, fundraise more effectively, ID more supporters, and Get […]
Campaigns & Elections Creative Summit is bringing together the top minds in the industry to focus exclusively on the art and science of political creative. As demand for content grows, the techniques and processes used to deliver game-changing ads are evolving. Attend C&E’s Creative Summit to hear first hand how the best agencies are developing […]
Having the right political tech stack and a pulse on campaign trends is essential to building effective strategies and winning outcomes in the upcoming cycle. But what technologies and tactics are on the horizon that will impact the 2026 mid-terms? Industry veterans Eric Wilson and Farz Sokhansanj will go live in a virtual fireside chat […]
In an age where voters are drowning in digital noise, the phone remains one of the most trusted and effective tools in a campaign’s arsenal. This session explores how modern phone-based outreach, powered by intelligent data, automation, and analytics, drives higher engagement, sharper insights, and better results for political organizations, advocacy groups, and research institutions. […]
The 2025 Election Postscript Conference will focus on one thing: What’s working — and what’s not — as we gear up for the 2026 midterms. We’ll take a hard look at the strategic choices campaigns made throughout 2025 — from digital media and tech to direct mail and field operations. You’ll get an inside look […]
Flyers get tossed. Emails get buried. Wallet Cards get kept. Join Phil Gordon, CEO & Founder of Prompt.io, alongside Farz Sokhansanj, President of Prompt.io, for a practical workshop on mobile Wallet Cards for voter and donor engagement. A Wallet Card can be saved with one tap to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, where it remains […]
Political Business Summit is a conference exclusively designed for political business owners, partners, startup founders, and entrepreneurs navigating the dynamic landscape of political campaigns.
If you’re not leading with digital, you’re already behind. The campaigns that win in 2026 will be powered by smarter data, sharper creative, and seamless engagement across every channel. At Digital Campaign Summit, the industry’s top minds come together to unpack what’s working — and what’s next. Three days of ideas, insights, and connections that […]
This webinar will explore how innovative technologies can help campaigns collect valuable sentiment from large numbers of voters at the same time. Driven by strong foundational data and enhanced by analytical tools, these modern solutions enable campaigns to draw time-saving insights about critical segments of their voter audience. These insights can make campaigns smarter about […]
Direct Mail Summit is a new, practitioner-focused event built by Campaigns & Elections specifically for political direct mail consultants who want to sharpen their craft and stay competitive in a changing campaign landscape.
In this webinar, we'll explore how advocacy organizations, associations, and public affairs professionals are rethinking how they influence policymakers, build coalitions, and demonstrate real impact in a media environment that rewards speed, credibility, and reach.
In the first session of our monthly Election Briefing series, we dive deep into the digital fundraising landscape of a 2026 cycle projected to be the most expensive ever. From email and SMS programs to online ad strategy and small-dollar donor acquisition, this briefing delivers essential insights for operatives and advocates on both sides of […]
The media landscape has never been more fragmented and for campaigns trying to reach voters in 2026, that means mastering connected TV, programmatic advertising, and an ever-shifting social media environment all at once. The second session of our monthly Election Briefing series brings together Democratic and Republican strategists to map out what's working, what's not, […]
The Supreme Court’s ruling in NRSC v. FEC is rewriting decades-old rules on how national and state party committees can work with their candidates. Join us to explore how Democratic committees and consultants are adapting their fundraising and coordination strategies in response, and what the decision could mean for the party's competitive position heading into […]
On June 30, the Supreme Court struck down federal limits on party-coordinated spending in NRSC v. FEC, opening the door for national and state party committees to spend unlimited funds in direct coordination with their candidates. Join us to unpack what the ruling means for GOP campaign strategy, fundraising priorities and consultant workflows heading into […]
The conversation about AI in politics is expanding rapidly. In this Election Briefing, we’ll discuss where consultants have already found success folding AI into their workflow, but we’ll also examine the reality that the tech is outpacing most attempts to create rules that govern it. What it means between now and November is that strategists […]
Conventional wisdom about Latino voters is being challenged by the data and campaigns that ignore it do so at their peril. What's really happening inside the Latino electorate, and what did campaigns that won tight races in ’24 and ’25 do differently to earn the vote? This exclusive briefing brings together top analysts and practitioners […]
Live sports are a can't-miss opportunity this midterm cycle. Massive, highly engaged audiences span key voter demographics and generate enormous weekly viewing time, delivering unmatched reach and attention. For the 2026 midterms, streaming sports inventory is a critical winning play. Discover how audiences are consuming sports today, how campaigns can activate live placements, and which […]
Most political media plans do a decent job of reaching voters, but are they reaching them in the right context, at the right cost? This exclusive briefing for media planners and buyers digs into the gaps, exploring how CTV out-of-home advertising is enabling campaigns to extend reach into real-world environments from restaurants and bars to […]
Great creative has always mattered but in a 2026 media environment defined by short attention spans, platform fragmentation, and AI-generated content, it matters more than ever. This session of our monthly Election Briefing series takes a look at the digital creative strategies gaining traction this cycle, the emerging trends shaping voter engagement, and the practical […]
Campaigns in 2026 have more tools than ever to identify voters, persuade undecideds, and turn out supporters but are live voice and digital living up to their promise? This webinar brings together industry experts to tackle the real challenges campaigns are facing with both channels this cycle, the strategies that are breaking through, and how […]
Join us on Wednesday, September 23, for Political Pros Unplugged: a casual, unfiltered happy hour where our panelists will be talking all things digital advertising! Event Details: Date: September 23, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET Location: Little Penn (801 E St NW, Washington, DC 20004) Cost: FREE Don't miss the chance to […]
What is actually happening in the political job & labor market? Jordan Lieberman, CEO of Powers Interactive, zooms out with data on the growth, structure, and evolution of the political consulting and vendor workforce. Dustin Tropp, founder of Republican Jobs, zooms in with a real-time view of the hiring market. What political campaigns and firms […]
