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2009 Pollie Awards and Conference: A Success!
AAPC, The American Association of Political Consultants and Public Affairs Professionals gathered the best and brightest content leaders and exhibitors for the 2009 Pollie Awards & Conference. This conference offered more than 20 business sessions focusing on the most important technology and democracy issues affecting the political and public affairs professions today.
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Welcome to the AAPC website, the official home of the Association of Political and Public Affairs Professionals. As the new President, I can assure you that we have an exciting year planned. Check back often for the most up-to-date information on the Pollie Awards, upcoming conferences, and new initiatives that will provide greater benefits, expand your network, and grow your business.
If you are not yet a member, I invite you to join this vibrant and growing national organization. You will be glad you did.
The AAPC Trophy Store
Get additional Pollie trophies for your clients and colleagues!
You can now order duplicates of your 2009 Pollie Awards Trophy and your AAPC Special Board Awards by visiting The Award Group.
For additional information contact the AAPC headquarters at (202) 544-9815 or by email info@theaapc.org
Industry Highlights
State of Political Consulting
Poll Findings Released
Political consultants say online campaigning will dominate in 10 years
Political consultants from around the country turned the tables for the AAPC 18th Annual Conference this weekend, polling themselves about the state of their industry and using the results to understand how they'll persuade voters in the future.
The study conducted for the AAPC by Penn, Schoen & Berland Associates reveals that both Democratic and Republican consultants are still loyal to traditional voter contact tools such as television advertising and direct mail, but that use of these practices will diminish as the online campaign revolution continues.
Download Poll Questions and Results (PDF)