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Campaign Trend Podcast

Eric Wilson
Political Campaigns
Political Advertising
Artificial Intelligence
Voter Engagement
2024 Elections
Politics
Polling
2024 Election Cycle
Tiktok
Republican Party
Campaign Strategy
Sentinel Action Fund
Campaign Strategies
Political Engagement
Digital Fundraising
Americans For Tax Reform
Influencer Marketing
Tax Reform
Media Buying
Digital Advertising

The Campaign Trend Podcast brings you into conversation with professionals who drive the business of Politics. Hosted by Eric Wilson, Executive Director of the Center for Campaign Innovation.Visit CampaignTrend.com/podcast for more.

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Adrianne Marsh, CEO of Altum Insight, came to rural Nebraska expecting to hear about the economy. What her team found instead stopped them cold: deep, values-rooted fear of artificial int... more

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Winning arguments doesn't win elections. Persuasion does — and they're not the same thing. On this episode, Eric Wilson talks with Josh Bandoch, head of policy at the Illinois Policy Inst... more

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For decades, campaigns have won by borrowing — getting union endorsements, buying TV ads, riding the audiences others built. But a small and growing number of candidates are doing somethi... more

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Connected TV spending is growing — but the real question in 2026 isn't whether campaigns should be buying CTV. It's who should be managing the buy.

Eric Wilson sits down with Chauncey Sou... more

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Recent Guests

Doug Usher
Partner at Forbes Tate Partners; co-founder of the Analytics Program at Columbia University
Forbes Tate Partners; Columbia University
Episode: Build, Don't Borrow: The New Audience Strategy in Politics
Chauncey Southworth
CEO of CrossScreen Media
CrossScreen Media
Episode: The CTV Debate: Who Should Own Your Campaign's Streaming Buy?
David Kanevsky
President of 3D Strategic Research; pollster for the Center for Campaign Innovation
3D Strategic Research; Center for Campaign Innovation
Episode: Reaching the Disengaged: Midterm Voters & the Streaming Revolution
John Link
Senior Vice President of Data at Ad Impact
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Episode: Inside Political Ad Spending for 2026 with John Link (AdImpact)
Phil Gordon
Founder of prompt.io
prompt.io
Episode: All In on SMS: Prompt.io CEO Phil Gordon On The Stakes For 2026
Makena Kelly
Senior writer at Wired, focused on the intersection of politics, power and technology
Wired
Episode: From Swifties to Socialists: How Fan Culture Is Remaking Political Campaigns
Jordan Lieberman
CEO of Powers Interactive and a longtime observer in the political consulting world.
Powers Interactive
Episode: The Hidden Networks That Control Campaign Money with Jordan Lieberman
Billy McBeath
A veteran strategist who has helped design complex Republican media campaigns.
Senate Leadership Fund
Episode: How to Stop Wasting Money on Connected TV Ads with Billy McBeath
Bruce Schneier
One of the world's leading security technologists and author of Rewiring Democracy.
MIT Press
Episode: Bruce Schneier on AI as Democracy's Power Magnifier

Host

Eric Wilson
Eric Wilson is the host and a political technologist with experience as the Executive Director of the Center for Campaign Innovation. He brings a deep understanding of political strategy and technological innovation in the campaigns.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • If you want to win you need to listen

    Love the show. Every interview you learn something new. Always exciting always learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TRM-coin
    United States4 years ago
  • Incredible Interview with Matthew Foldi!

    What a fascinating political story! And it’s only just beginning - can’t wait to see what’s next! Start Up Congressional Candidate of 2022!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    psfindc
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Need more podcasts like this about the business side of politics. Very well done and worth listening if you work in politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexanderB15
    United States4 years ago
  • This show is fantastic!

    This show is smart, informative, and very interesting for anyone who follows campaigns and politics. Great guests! Highly recommended!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RNR Express
    United States4 years ago
  • Cutting Edge Political Tech

    I have very much enjoyed this podcast. If you want to learn the latest trends and technologies in political campaigning, this is the place to be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoahMonty11
    United States4 years ago

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There is a strong sentiment that the host continuously delivers valuable content that enhances listeners' understanding of the political landscape and aids in their professional development.
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Build, Don't Borrow: The New Audience Strategy in Politics
Q: How does owning an audience change how elected officials operate once they're in government?
Owning an audience allows officials to leverage a built-in supporter base for ongoing policy advocacy and fundraising, reducing dependence on traditional party structures and enabling more independent, issue-driven leadership.
Build, Don't Borrow: The New Audience Strategy in Politics
Q: Set that framework up for us. What does build versus borrow actually mean in practical campaign terms?
Doug describes building as creating a durable, direct connection with individuals through social content and personal branding, which yields ongoing engagement and fundraising beyond election day, versus borrowing, which relies on endorsements and audiences from unions, businesses, or media to push support.
All In on SMS: Prompt.io CEO Phil Gordon On The Stakes For 2026
Q: What separates campaigns whose texts actually get read and acted upon from those that are ignored?
The key is having great data and delivering timely, personalized messages that provide value before asking for something in return.
All In on SMS: Prompt.io CEO Phil Gordon On The Stakes For 2026
Q: How did you come to found prompt.io?
Phil Gordon explains his background in computer science and prior startups, culminating in a pivot to political texting in response to a significant opportunity in political campaigning.
All In on SMS: Prompt.io CEO Phil Gordon On The Stakes For 2026
Q: What is the one lesson or insight as a world-class poker player that you think our campaigners need to hear?
The key to winning in poker and many areas is selective aggression, where players should be choosy about when to invest heavily or fold based on the potential of their hand or issue.

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What is Campaign Trend Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations center around the evolving intersection of technology and political campaigning, delving into strategies for effective voter engagement, the influence of digital tools like SMS and podcasts, and how political trends are shaped by various external factors. Expect insightful dialogues with experts from different facets of political consulting, marketing, and technology, discussing current issues like campaign financing, AI's role in democracy, and grassroots movements. The content not only targets practitioners in the political space but also those interested in the broader implications of political strategies and innovations on societal engagement, making it a valuable resource for anyone keen on understanding the dynamics of m... more

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1. Doug Usher
2. Chauncey Southworth
3. David Kanevsky
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5. Phil Gordon
6. Makena Kelly
7. Jordan Lieberman
8. Billy McBeath

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