POLITICO: How consultants are thinking about AI for 2024

By Madison Fernandez

Click here to read the Morning Score article on what political consultants at the 2023 Pollies said on the use of Artificial Intelligence for the 2024 election.

View the 2023 Pollie Award Winners!

Check out the 2023 Pollie Contest winners here!

View award-winning media in the Pollie Gallery here!

Order duplicate Pollie trophies for your team and clients here!

The Pollie Awards are the most prized and sought-after awards in the political communications and public affairs industries. Every entry – whether submitted by a large consulting company or an individual consultant – is considered equal in competing for honors of excellence. A blind jury of professional peers selects AAPC award winners.

2023 40 Under 40 Official Press Release

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 40 Under 40 Award Winners!

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2023 40 Under 40 Official Press Release

Congratulations to the Class of 2023 40 Under 40 Award Winners!

Click here to view the official press release.

2023 Pollie Awards & Conference

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FEC Approves Final Rules on Digital Ad Disclaimers and Announces Notices of Proposed Rulemaking on Additional Disclaimer Rules

December 5, 2022

 

FEC Approves Final Rules on Digital Ad Disclaimers and Announces Notices of Proposed Rulemaking on Additional Disclaimer Rules

 

The FEC approved a Final Rule on December 1 revising the disclaimer requirements for public communications placed on the internet for a fee. The amendments revise the definition of “public communication” to clarify how it applies to the internet. The amendments also outline what disclaimers are now required based on the type of internet ad. The Final Rule still must be approved by Congress before it is given an effective date.

The current definition of “public communication” includes only internet ads “placed for a fee on another person’s website.” The new definition includes “communications placed for a fee on another person’s website, digital device, application, or advertising platform.” However, the Commission does not define “digital device,” “application,” or “advertising platform.”

The amendments also outline the required disclaimers based on the type of communication:
  • For text or graphics, a written disclaimer must be included that is clearly readable.
  • For videos, a written disclaimer must be visible for at least 4 seconds.
  • For audio, without video or graphics, the disclaimer must be included within the audio. 
If a full disclaimer cannot be included, the Commission outlines a new “adapted disclaimer” provision if the full disclaimer “would occupy more than 25% of a communication due to character or space constraints.” An “adapted disclaimer” must define that the communication is paid for and who paid for it.
The Commission is also requesting comment on additional proposed rulemaking on the definition of “public communication” or “internet public communication.” The notice has not been published to the Federal Register but when it is, AAPC will work with members to devise comments on the matter.
To read the full announcement on the FEC website, click here.
If you have questions or comments, please contact Robyn Matthews, Director of Advocacy and Industry Relations at [email protected].

 

About AAPC
Founded in 1969, the AAPC is a multi-partisan organization of political and public affairs professionals dedicated to improving democracy. The AAPC has over 1,500 members hailing from all corners of the globe.  It is the largest association of political and public affairs professionals in the world. For more information, see www.theaapc.org.

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2023 Pollie Conference Registration is Now Open!

After registering you’ll get access to book your hotel reservations within our discounted block of rooms at the luxurious conference host hotel, La Quinta Resort & Club. The room block will fill up quickly and our group rate of $299 will not be available after the block is full, so don’t delay!

Where: La Quinta Resort & Club, La Quinta, CA

La Quinta Resort & Club is located in the beautiful Coachella Valley, a short drive from Palm Springs.

When: April 18-20, 2023

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AAPC Files Comments Citing Concerns with Proposed FCC Rules on Text Messaging

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 11, 2022

 

AAPC FILES COMMENTS CITING CONCERNS WITH PROPOSED FCC RULES ON TEXT MESSAGING 

AAPC Supports Industry Efforts to Target Scam and Spam Text Messaging While Protecting Political Free Speech

 

MCLEAN, VA – The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission yesterday regarding a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages. AAPC’s Comments, on behalf of its more than 1,600 bipartisan members hailing from all across the United States, oppose the proposed rules citing First Amendment concerns, authentication protocols, and the timing of implementation that could adversely impact voter contact and opinion research efforts before the 2024 Presidential cycle.

AAPC members are experts on political campaigns and are skilled in general consulting, digital campaigns, media buying, polling, data and analytics, fundraising, and campaign technology.

View AAPC’s Comments 

The FCC released the NPRM on September 27, 2022, and it was published in the Federal Register on October 11, 2022, prompting a 30-day public comment period. The FCC has until November 25, 2022, to respond to public comments.

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About AAPC
Founded in 1969, the AAPC is a multi-partisan organization of political and public affairs professionals dedicated to improving democracy. The AAPC has over 1,500 members hailing from all corners of the globe.  It is the largest association of political and public affairs professionals in the world. For more information, see www.theaapc.org.

The 2023 Pollie Contest is Open!

Submit your work by Dec. 15th to receive low Early Bird Entry fees at just $99! 

We can’t wait to see the amazing work you’ve produced to engage and mobilize the electorate during such a busy midterm cycle. Whether you work for a large firm or act as an individual consultant, all of your political communications work is welcome!

With our low Early Bird Entry fees, just $99 for members through December 15th, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to vie for the gold standard for excellence in political communications — the Pollie Awards!

Plus! If you produced work for local or state level campaigns this year, you’ll enjoy low entry fees at just $49 when you enter our Regional Division.

 

Questions? Contact Kourtney Colbert at  or .

Dates Announced: Pollies 2023

POLLIES ‘23 IS THE POLITICAL CONSULTING EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Politics is a relationship business. Pollies ‘23 is designed to bring our community together to reconnect, ready ourselves for the new challenges ahead, and discussed lessons learned form the 2022 midterms. As The Political Consulting Event of the Year, the Pollies is your best opportunity to grow your skills and expand your network. No other industry event offers the same caliber of speakers, attendees, dining, adventures—and FUN. What’s more, the investment you make in attending the Pollies goes right back—to you! Not only will you enjoy a great experience, you’ll support the work of the only nonprofit Association working to advance the industry, protect your ability to do business and safeguard political free speech. Don’t miss Pollies 23, April 18-20, 2023 at the La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs, California.

When: April 18-20, 2023

Where: La Quinta Resort & Club, Palm Springs, California

Registration will open in Fall of 2022. Upon registration, attendees will receive information for accessing AAPC’s discounted hotel room block at the La Quinta Resort & Club.

Learn more by clicking here.