Canvassing is changing but it remains one of the most effective ways for campaigns and groups to do voter outreach. That doesn’t mean every canvass is as effective as it […]
5 Digital Takeaways from Germanyโs Federal Elections
More than 3,700 participants asking around 3,000 questions—that was Christian Lindner’s largest campaign rally of 2017, and it wasn’t in a public square in Munich, Cologne or Hamburg. The leader […]
2010 Republican Rising Stars
Michael Beach, Republican Partner, Targeted Victory The 2008 cycle was a challenging one for Republicans—to say the least. But if you’re looking for bright spots, says former RNC political director […]
3 Ways to Leverage Technology As a Fundraiser
As a political fundraiser starting my own firm, I faced unique challenges. I needed to grow my client base while providing a high level of service to my existing clients. […]
CEO out at Salsa Labs
Salsa Labs co-founder and CEO Chris Lundberg has been terminated by the software company’s board of directors, according to an email Salsa co-founder April Pedersen sent to staff earlier this […]
What Potential Tech Biases Mean for Political Email Senders
Large technology companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, and Yahoo have created highly sophisticated Spam Filtering Algorithms (SFAs) to scan incoming email and provide their mailbox customers with email they want, removing […]
3 Tips For Creative Testing on a Budget
The political digital advertising industry notoriously falls short when it comes to testing. More often than not, itโs not the fault of the professionals in the field. Late money, a […]
Trail Blazer Campaign Services
Trail Blazer Campaign Services has been developing software since 2001 that helps campaigns of all sizes gain the edge in their race.ย Our primary features & services include: A robust […]
4 Political Tech Lessons You Should Take Into 2020
On the digital campaign front, change happens fast. Just take the past few weeks, for example. Google announced a major change in its policies for political advertisers, sending digital strategists and […]
Believe It Or Not, A Good Government Website
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission has launched a new website aimed at helping the public find answers to the bevy of questions any interested voter faces when it comes time […]
The State of AI Regulation in 2024
For political consultants operating in multiple states, there are a myriad of new regulations around artificial intelligence (AI) that could impact your work this cycle. But with new bills being […]
NY-20 Websites: In a Hurry, But Getting the Job Done
Special elections leave very little time for political organizing—a candidate can have just weeks to raise money, build up a volunteer list and make voters notice that a political race […]
Voting Info Project
How much time did you spend educating voters that your candidate was on the ballot in the last local race you worked? How many resources did you dedicate to helping […]
Building State Parties Requires a National Staffing Strategy
Keeping state political parties well-staffed and well-resourced is a continual challenge. In this article, Virginia Democratic consultant Trevor Southerland explains the role the Democratic National Committee could play in keeping state parties across the country in the money.
How An Integrated and Audience-Based Approach Increases the Value of Your TV Buys
For political campaigns in 2022, generating reach across viewing platforms will be a critical part of getting the most from advertising efforts. That means integrating linear TV buying and connected […]
A Decade of McCain-Feingold
We’re now five election cycles removed from the passage of McCain-Feingold, which drastically altered the landscape of campaign finance law and has been at the center of countless court challenges […]
Database Maintenance: 4 Ways to Streamline Your Process
A communications database needs to be a part of the overall infrastructure from launch. After the crowd leaves, have a plan in place to constantly add and update individual contact […]
New FEC Chair Aims for Efficiency Not Upheaval
Matthew Petersen might have made the best financial decision of his life when he was fifteen. For $1, he bought the Star ’85 Chicago Bulls basketball card team set—a bundle […]
13 Truths For 2024 That Youโre Not Preparedย For
Here we are, itโs 2024. The year weโve all prepared for and yet youโre likely not ready for the big and small headaches headed your way. Letโs count them down. […]
2016 Rising Stars
Since 1988, Campaigns & Elections has recognized the young operatives who will shape the future of political campaigns with its coveted Rising Star award. Among those honored over the years: titans of the […]
Navigating Your Facebook Comments Section
It usually starts with a comment like, “… eat shit you lousy, scum sucking, fuckhead,” which leads to a trail of replies where strangers call each other racists, traitors, and […]
Lesson from Iowa: We Canโt Turn Our Backs On Political Technology
The calamity in Iowa has raised questions about the role of technology in our campaigns. The introduction of last-minute tech delivered insufficient data to the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP), leaving […]
Vaccines vs. Leeches
Virginia’s 2013 gubernatorial election was much closer than anyone, with the possible exception of Terry McAuliffe’s data team, expected. Rather than the 7-point drubbing the poll averages suggested, it came […]
Online Fundraising 101
An army of motivated online donors can be a truly decisive force in politics. With software designed to allow campaigns to tap the wallets of supporters both within their districts […]