Real Polling is Not Broken
While on a panel in Las Vegas for the 2017 Reed Awards, we dove into the topic of the reliability of polling. After the well-documented number of polling misses revealed in the November election, the polling industry was deemed unreliable and inaccurate. However, it should be noted that myself and other pollsters I hold in […]
Read MoreState Legislative Elections Are Erratic so Track & Plan Ahead
The smaller an electorate, the more unpredictable the results become. 135,835,472 voters showed up in the November 2016 General Election (67% of registered). Only 14.8% of registered voters participated in the GOP Primary. Out of those, 14,015,993 supported Trump, which translates to 7% of the electorate. Now think of the effect on even smaller races, […]
Read More3 Ways to Prepare Your Legislative Issue for Battle
I’m taking us back to my military roots. As my first platoon daddy told me upon entering an M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle for the first time… hang on and enjoy the ride. Army leaders have a process called Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) which is part of the overall Military Decision Making Process […]
Read MoreCygnal Named Finalist for 7 National Political & Advocacy Awards
Campaigns & Elections – the leading political industry group – announced Cygnal was named a finalist for six national political awards and one national advocacy award. The national messaging, research, and digital firm is a finalist in the following categories: Best Use of Online Targeting for County, Local, Mayoral or Judicial Campaign Best Use of Online Targeting […]
Read MoreHow Political Consultants Should Plan for 2017, Closeout 2016
Hopefully all your clients have paid, your bills to vendors are caught up, and you’re swimming in greenbacks. What should you be doing to finish out 2016 and lay the foundation for next year? Straighten Out Estimated Taxes Let’s get the unfun stuff out of the way. Uncle Sam always gets his cut. Whether you’re […]
Read MoreSerious 2016 Success for Our Partners & Clients
In an election year that was a roller coaster of emotions and topped off with an Election Day of historic proportions, Cygnal is fortunate to have worked with some of the best and brightest political operatives and committees in the business today. We are proud to have been a part of the success that our […]
Read MorePoll Now…Poll Often…Prep for the Future
The current Presidential campaign is causing dismay down-ballot. When WikiLeaks unloads another damaging batch of emails about Hillary or Trump’s past or current comments come back to bite him, US Senate, Congressional, gubernatorial, and state legislative candidates all cringe. It’s an understandable reaction, wondering if coattails – positive or negative – are going to filter […]
Read MoreRepublican Candidates: There’s a Trump Effect (and How to Handle It)
Republican candidates – especially congressional, state legislative, and local ones – go up and down with his number. For the remaining tens of thousands of Republicans affected by Trump’s every move in the polls, there are ways to use his base but also expand yours. But you need to get in the field with a […]
Read MoreEnsure Final-Stretch Poll Accuracy with These 5 Questions
During these final few weeks, campaigns (and their consultants) are looking to finish strong. Ideally, the countless number of doors knocked, direct mail pieces sent, and digital ads viewed have drawn clear expectations for Election Day. The campaign’s message has resonated with voters, GOTV efforts are strong, and a clear strategic plan for the last […]
Read MoreUsing Polls Effectively Near Election Day
In the political campaign industry, many tough choices are made. Maybe not the dramatic choices of Scandal, but tough nonetheless. As the cycle winds down and election day quickly approaches, political consultants making the right decisions quickly is paramount to winning. If we could physically speak with every voter to find out their stance, to […]
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