Scott Tranter is Director of Data Science at Decision Desk HQ, the only provider of real-time election results, race calls, and data to cover US elections from the presidency and Congress to the county and city level. We previously spoke with Scott about his experience building and selling his previous company, Optimus.In this episode we dig into the nuts and bolts of making race calls on Election Night in an accurate and timely manner.Subscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider

Chaz Nuttycombe is director of CNalysis, an election forecasting website and is the first-ever American election outlet that created forecasts for state legislative districts and chambers across the country and remains the sole group dedicated to this work.In this episode we discuss the process behind building election forecasts, what they mean, and how they’re being used on the campaign trail.Subscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider

Chris Faulkner who is a Senior National Strategist at Majority Strategies, one of the biggest consulting firms in the political space. Chris spent almost a decade as a Marine before getting into politics and he has worked on a LOT of campaigns.In this episode we diver further into the mechanics and strategy around early voting and vote by mail in the 2024 Election.Become a Campaign Trend Insider to support the podcast and get more analysis. Click here to join.Subscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider

Jessica Anderson, President of the Sentinel Action Fund and former Executive Director of Heritage Action for America, discusses strategies to navigate the unpredictable 2024 election. She highlights the surge in absentee and early voting, emphasizing the need for flexibility in campaign tactics. Anderson underscores the importance of personal voter contact and grassroots efforts over traditional advertising. Additionally, she introduces innovative tools for relational organizing that enhance political participation through personal connections.

Katie Harbath, Chief Global Affairs Officer at Duco Experts and former Facebook Public Policy Director, dives into the ever-evolving world of digital campaigning. She discusses the contrasting strategies of Republicans and Democrats while addressing how Facebook's role in the 2024 election is shaping up. The conversation highlights the challenge of reaching younger voters on platforms like TikTok and the complexities surrounding political discourse online. Harbath also sheds light on the implications of AI in elections, advocating for a balanced perspective amidst ongoing technological advancements.

Our guest today is Matthew Mazzone a partner at Ascent Media Agency where he leads large scale branding and marketing campaigns. Before getting into agency world, Matt was the Director of Film and Visual Media at the Republican National Committee.In this episode we’re talking about virtual production – how it works and what it means for political ad makers.Watch Virtual Production In Action - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AmlMcfxzT8Become a Campaign Trend Insider to get exclusive content and more. Subscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider

Enjoy a brief explanation of the thought process and decision making behind this podcast's rebrand. Become a Campaign Trend Insider to support the podcast and get exclusive content: https://campaigntrend.com/joinSubscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider

The next time an episode hits your feed, the show will have a new name – the Campaign Trend Podcast. Campaign Trend is a journal at the frontier of political campaigning and the new home for all of the campaign-related content I create – including blog posts, newsletters, and podcasts. https://campaigntrend.com/To get a mug, email me: eric@campaigntrend.comSubscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider

Sean Cooksey is Chairman of the Federal Election Commission. The FEC sets the regulations for campaigning at the federal level. To put it bluntly, the business of politics follows their rules and there are real consequences to that. It’s an honor to have Sean on the show. He is former Chief Counsel to Senator Josh Hawley and former Counsel to Senator Ted Cruz. The Senate confirmed Sean as a commissioner in 2020. In our conversation, we get the insider’s perspective on how the FEC works, what the commission is working on for the 2024 cycle, and how they’re responding to new advancements in technology.Subscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider

Our guest today is Doug Heye, a strategic communications advisor and political commentator. Doug was the communications director for the Republican National Committee during the 2010 election cycle and on Capitol Hill was Deputy Chief of Staff to House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. In our conversation today we go behind the scenes on cable news, how Doug prepares for a hit, and what producers are looking for in a guest.Subscribe on YouTube: Visit the Campaign Trend Website: Follow us on X Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our Newsletter Become a Campaign Trend Insider