Campaigns & Elections

Following the election, many practitioners are being asked about the role generative artificial intelligence tools played this cycle. After all, 2024 has been called the “first AI election.” But practitioners, even those who were deeply engaged in 2024, are struggling to address that question because of how diversely AI tools were adopted, if adopted at all, throughout the industry. Why This Wasn't an AI Election for Campaigns

There’s plenty for strategists to unpack following the 2024 election. In this session, our panelists will tackle the turnout trends and demographic shifts that defined this year’s presidential race. Join us at 11am on Dec. 4 for Making Sense of the 2024 Map: Turnout Trends and Demographic Shifts. See the full agenda and get tickets here: www.electionpostscript.com

"Many campaigns and organizations hesitate to continue fundraising once the ballots are counted. Why? Now, more than ever, it’s time to double down and build on this momentum." Republican Fundraiser: Don’t Squander The ’24 Momentum

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Given the resources the Harris-Walz ticket had at its disposal in 2024, practitioners are once again grappling with an old question: can campaigns make a real difference on the ground or are electoral outcomes really dictated by environmental factors? 2024 Revived the Question: Do Campaigns Still Matter?

In 15 days the top political consultants in the country are assembling at the C&E Election Postscript Conference to answer the key questions for operatives from '24: what worked, what didn't, and what lessons can we take away?   Straight out of the gates at 9am, the opening panel sets the stage for a whole day focused on getting you ready for what comes next: See all of our phenomenal speakers here: https://lnkd.in/ej6MqhB2 Get tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g2j9tque

Pollsters by now are used to getting hit with the negative post-cycle headlines that point to publicly released misses. This year has been no different as attention has zeroed in on Iowa’s J. Ann Selzer, whose pre-election survey pointed to a surprise win for VP Harris in the Hawkeye state. The Post-Election Polling Picture and Who Won the Podcast Audiences

As Democratic strategists continue to unpack what went right and wrong in 2024, influencer marketing strategy is coming under the spotlight. One thing that’s clear in hindsight is that Republicans took an approach of partnering with the influencers on their platforms. See Donald Trump’s podcast appearances as an example. Unpacking Influencer Strategy In ’24

Democrats fretting over their party’s messaging may be worried about the wrong part of their side’s strategy for the presidential cycle. At least that’s according to a top Republican media buyer. “This year really proved that the buying and delivery of a message is almost as important as the message that’s being delivered." Why a GOP Strategist Says Delivery, Not Content Shaped 2024