The Future of Political Consulting by The AAPC

The Future of Political Consulting by The AAPC

Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of political consulting in a rapidly changing world. From emerging technologies and digital strategies to shifts in voter behavior and campaign compliance, we’ll dive deep into the trends shaping the elections of tomorrow. Whether you're a political strategist, campaign manager, or curious about the future of democracy, this podcast offers insights from top industry experts and thought leaders on what’s next for the world of political consulting.

Episodes

April 24, 2025 26 mins

In an era where attention is fleeting and the competition for voter engagement is fierce, the role of media production in political campaigns has never been more critical. In this episode, we sit down with Melanie McGhee from MeanGreen Media to explore the evolution of political ad production. From automated video editing to hyper-personalized messaging, we’ll discuss the cutting-edge tools redefining campaign media and what’s next...

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Women candidates have made historic gains in political representation, yet challenges persist. This episode examines how gender shapes voter perceptions, campaign strategies, and election outcomes. Our expert guests explore whether voters hold women to different standards, how media portrayal influences public opinion, and how partisan divides affect attitudes toward women in leadership. We'll also discuss strategies to counter...

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In this episode, we are joined by Jennifer Lawless, a leading authority on gender and politics, to explore the critical role women are playing in reshaping the political consulting landscape. We’ll dive into her research on political ambition, the evolving participation of women in political leadership, and how these changes are impacting campaign strategies. Jennifer brings her wealth of knowledge to discuss the barriers women fac...

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January 30, 2025 39 mins

In this episode, we talk to Sara Fagen, CEO of Deep Root Analytics and former White House Political Director, to examine how technological advancements are reshaping the political consulting industry. With elections becoming increasingly data-driven, campaigns must adapt quickly to digital disruptions while staying true to strategic fundamentals. Sara shares her expert perspective on how consultants can harness data, media, and eme...

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This episode features Patrick Ruffini, renowned GOP pollster and author of Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP  - a book that the NY Times’ Ezra Klein wrote: “predicted the 2024 Election.”

This episode is hosted by the co-chairs of AAPC’s New York Metro Chapter, Bradley Honan and Chapin Fay. Bradley is CEO & President of Honan Strategy Group, a Democratic polling and data analytics fi...

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In this episode, we welcome journalist and political strategist Sasha Issenberg to discuss his new book The Lie Detectives and how disinformation is transforming modern campaigns. This conversation focuses on the future of political strategy in a world where the traditional rules of engagement are constantly being challenged by misleading digital content. We’ll examine how the fight against misinformation is reshaping political c...

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This episode was recorded on October 10, 2024. 

In the final weeks leading up to Election Day, gaining an edge in the race to win comes down to precisely targeting the voters who will make the difference. Join Jackie Huelbig (Basis Technologies) and Paul Westcott (L2) as they explore the science behind creating a data-driven model to reach the universe of voters who are likely to return their ballots and shape the outcome of your...

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In this episode, the AAPC brings you a discussion on the intersection of politics and social media influence. Join Kelly Gibson and Ryan Davis and learn the ins and outs of collaborating with social media influencers and how these partnerships are shaping the modern political landscape. From navigating the complexities of online engagement to understanding the impact of influencer partnerships, join us for an exciting episode where...

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Join the American Association of Political Consultants as we launch our brand new podcast The Future of Political Consulting by the AAPC. Make sure to subscribe so that you can hear the latest on industry trends and insights from the nation's only bipartisan association for political consultants!

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