Tips for Starting a Political Consulting Firm
You have a bug. No, not Zika. It’s the political bug. For most of us, once we catch it, we can’t shake it. House of Cards, VEEP, and The West Wing sit high on your must-binge watch lists. Presidential debates and conventions are a reason to throw a party. Even local election returns are exhilarating […]
Read MoreOnce Dangerous, Now Safe: Opportunities Abound in Colombia
When we told our families last Fall that we would be traveling to Medellín, Colombia for two months to adopt our son, their faces turned as white as the cocaine they thought covered the country. In spite of the thousands of positive articles in the international press about Colombia’s impressive, positive strides in the last […]
Read MoreC&E Names Brent Buchanan a 2015 Republican Rising Star
Campaigns & Elections, a national media outlet focused on political campaigns and public affairs, last night named Cygnal’s Managing Partner Brent Buchanan a 2015 Republican Rising Star. Ten Republicans – ranging from pollsters to consultants to Party officials – were given the hon or at a ceremony held last night on the Potomac River in Washington, […]
Read MoreAlabamians Split on Displaying Confederate Flag at Government Sites
Following Governor Robert Bentley’s decision to remove the Confederate flag from the Alabama Capitol grounds, Cygnal released a survey showing Alabamians approve of the decision by a slim majority. During a scientific Internet poll conducted from June 22-24, the Alabama-based communication and polling firm found that 51.2% of Alabamians do not think Alabama government buildings […]
Read MorePut Your Nose to the Grindstone to Set Yourself Apart
You don’t have to be an expert. You don’t have to be the best in your field. But you do have to work hard. Under-promise and over-deliver. Do a little more than is expected, and you can easily set yourself apart. This does not require you working an insane amount of hours, just a few […]
Read MoreCygnal Receives Highest Industry Honor, Wins 2015 Pollie Award
American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) recognizes Cygnal for exceptional work during its annual conference in New Orleans Last night at a ceremony in the heart of New Orleans, Cygnal was awarded a coveted Pollie Award from the AAPC, the industry’s highest honor bestowed upon political consultants at the national and international level. The firm […]
Read MoreFind Alabama General Election Results Online – 11/04/14
Track Election Results Live Our Suggestions for Where to Get the Best Information Tonight Since the Secretary of State is not expected to carry live election results online tonight, we suggest the following website to follow the general election results: Birmingham Area: https://www.myvotealabama.com Central Alabama: https://ftpcontent4.worldnow.com/wsfa/NewsTicker/elections.html North Alabama: https://web.waaytv.com/election and https://www.whnt.com East Alabama: WSFA and […]
Read MoreBentley & the Lottery Up Big in New Statewide Survey
Turnout demographics expected to be similar to 2010 general election A poll conducted this week by Cygnal, a Montgomery-based political strategy, research, media, and public relations firm, indicates that statewide Republican candidates, led by popular incumbent Governor Robert Bentley, should cruise to victory on November 4, 2014. The survey of landline and cellular phones was […]
Read MoreWhite Paper: The Accurate Way to Execute Automated Polling
It’s no surprise to those of us in the public relations, policy, and campaign world that polling is having its struggles as of late. Of special concern to practitioners on the right is that Republican-leaning outfits seem to be struggling more than their Democrat-leaning counterparts. Polling problems have made the news in specific cases like […]
Read MoreMerrill, Beeker, Zeigler, and Jeb Bush Lead in New GOP Runoff Poll
High number of undecided voters will affect turnout, mostly negatively A poll conducted this week by Cygnal, a Montgomery-based political strategy, research, media, and public relations firm, indicates that even the highest propensity Republican primary voters are highly undecided in the statewide runoff elections for Secretary of State, Public Service Commission Place 2, and Auditor. […]
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