Campaign Trend Podcast

Today we’re joined by Stephen Aaron, the founder of 527 Tracker, a new website that aggregates, analyzes, and alerts users to Super PAC spending in real-time. He also runs Perspective Strategies, a public affairs firm based in Washington, DC. He’s got a long background in the policy and communications side of politics. In our conversation we learn more about what 527 Tracker is seeing ahead of the midterms, how Stephen became an entrepreneur, and what he’s learned from building software.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

Kyle Roberts, CEO of AdImpact joins us on the show today to discuss the latest spending data around political advertising in the 2022 midterms, the trends underlying the numbers, and his strategies for selling software in the political industry.AdImpact’s 2022 Midterm Projections Spending ReportRemember to subscribe to the Business of Politics Show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can also signup for email updates on our website at BusinessOfPoliticsPodcast.com.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

Today we’re talking with Matthew Foldi, conservative journalist and former Congressional candidate for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. We dig into his experience as a candidate and gain insights about how he scaled his startup campaign.Follow him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/MatthewFoldiLeave a review, get a mug!When you leave a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, send me an email: eric@startupcaucus.com and I'll send you one of our official show mugs. 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

Today we’re talking with Tyler Whirty (@twhirty_), founder of HODLpac, a PAC for crypto voters that is also a crypto-native organization and community governed. Don’t worry if you don’t know what some of these words mean, we dive into more about the organization, what crypto voters want, and a quick intro to the industry.  The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit BusinessOfPoliticsPodcast.com to learn 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

Our guest today is Casey Phillips, principal at the Hereford Agency. He’s written and produced more than a thousand political television and radio ads across all 50 states. He’s worked at the NRCC and RLSC and serves as a general consultant on campaigns. He’s also written and produced a feature documentary called “Win, Lose, or Draw Straws” about the way different ties are resolved in elections. We talk about what goes into an effective TV ad, what it takes to cut through the noise in today’s crowded media landscape, and what happens in the final weeks of a campaign.Visit BusinessOfPoliticsPodcast.com to learn 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

Today we’re speaking with Joe Mansour, founder and CEO of Speak4, a new advocacy platform that makes it simpler for organizations to empower their supporter to speak up for the causes they believe in. Before making the leap to entrepreneur, Joe has had a long career in digital campaigns and advocacy. In our conversation we discuss what led him to build Speak4, what he’s learned making the switch, and the results of a new case study.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 Marcus Tetwiler, CEO of Sprinkle. It’s a new political tech startup that connects grassroots donors with candidates aligned with their values. In our conversation we discuss the state of online fundraising and the challenges of campaign tech startups. 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

Daniel Laurison is an associate professor of sociology at Swarthmore College, the associate editor of the British Journal of Sociology and a Carnegie Fellow. He researches and writes on social class and political inequality. He’s out with a new book that I’ve really enjoyed reading called Producing Politics: Inside The Exclusive Campaign World Where the Privileged Few Shape Politics For All Of Us. We talk about his own campaign experiences, what he learned from his research, and how campaigns can become more effective organizations. The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn 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

Our guest today is David Kanevsky of 3D Strategic Research. He’s a data-driven strategist with a long career at organizations like the NRSC and the RSLC as well as experience as a campaign manager. David and I recently collaborated on a poll in two Virginia congressional districts to understand the effects of ranked choice voting in primary contests. In our conversation we discuss the poll, what we learned, 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

Today we’re joined by Jon Black, CEO of Data Trust, the leading provider of voter and electoral data to Republican and conservative campaigns, parties, and advocacy organizations. Prior to taking the helm at Data Trust, Jon worked with the Republican National Committee as a Regional Political Director and Director of Turnout & Targeting. In our conversation, we discuss the unique role Data Trust plays in the GOP ecosystem, the challenges of maintaining a national voter file, and what data he looks to for campaign decision making.The Business of Politics Show, hosted by Eric Wilson, is a production of Startup Caucus, an investment fund and incubator for Republican campaign technology.Visit StartupCaucus.com to learn 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