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Andrew Acosta, Acosta|Salazar, LLC
Kim Alfano Doyle, Alfano Communications
Jill Alper, Dewey Square Group
Holly Armstrong
Gerald J. Austin, Gerald J. Austin & Associates / Burges & Burges Strategists
Steve Ayscue, Haddon Capital Ventures, LLC
David Bain, Viral Media Productions
Bruce Barcelo, Barcelo&Company
Michael Bassik, Air America Media
Ross Bates, Bates Consulting
Carol Baudler, The Nature Conservancy
Tony Bawidamann, MWW Group
Margie Becker, MBA
Roy Behr, Behr Communications
Anthony Bellotti, CD Online Ads
Terry Benham, Impact Management Group
Krista Benner
Paul W. Bentz, HighGround, Inc.
Achim Bergmann, SC Strategies, LLC
Michael Beychok, Ourso Beychok Johnson, Inc.
Aaron Beytin, Kennedy Communications
Garrett Biggs, Blair • Biggs Campaigns
Shannon J. Bilger, Pennsylvania Democratic Party
Brent Blackaby, Blackrock Associates
Bob Blaemire, Catalist
Todd Blair, Blair • Biggs Campaigns
Nancy Bocskor, The Nancy Bocskor Company
Glen Bolger, Public Opinion Strategies
James Bowers, Berman and Company
Paul W. Brandenburger, The University of Kansas
Pete Brodnitz, Benenson Strategy Group
Edward Brookover, Greener and Hook
Stephen Brooks, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron
David Browne, David Browne & Associates
Jeff Browne, CapAd Communications
Julie Buckner, Laurel Canyon Media Group, Inc.
Mark Bunge, Hart Research Associates
Jennifer Burton, Envision Communications
Michael John Burton, Ohio University
Edward Cafiero, The Clinton Group
Bruce Cain, Center for Campaign Leadership
Sean Carr
Sean Cartwright, Kennedy Communications
Chris Casey, NGP Software
Meredith Chaiken, The Mellman Group
Lorena Chambers, Chambers Lopez & Gaitán LLC
Kathy Chan, Facebook
Cathrine Charles, Various Campaigns Field Director
Melissa Chernaik, Grove Insight, Ltd.
Andrei Cherny
Kari Chisholm, Mandate Media
Scott Cimmarusti, Curtis Scott Advertising Inc.
Molly Clancy, Politics Magazine
Tim Clark, JohnsonClark Associates
Michael Clarke, Internet Association Corporation Chief Political Consultant
David Cohen, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron
Travis Considine, Campaign Solutions
Katie Cook, Direct Line Politics
Todd Cook, Main Street Strategies
Chris Cooper, MSHC Partners
Meghan Cox, Lincoln Strategy Group
Bernard Craighead, IEM Message Management
Christopher J. Crotty, Crotty Consulting, Inc.
Bill Crounse, Bill Crounse Communications
Allan Crow, Allan B. Crow & Associates
Christian Curto, Campaign Solutions
Carol Dahmen, Comcast Spotlight
Shaun Dakin, The National Political Do Not Contact Registry
Nick Dalsey, Campaign Solutions
James Dandeneau, New York State Senate
Maurice Daniel, eye2eye Communications
Michelle Davidson, The Media Guys
Fred N. Davis III, Strategic Perception Inc.
John Del Cecato, AKPD Message and Media
Marcus Dell’Artino, FirstStrategic, Communications and Public Affairs
James Delorey, Global Strategy Group
Debra DeShong Reed, Point Blank Public Affairs, LLC
Iva Ellen Deutchman, Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Raghu Devaguptapu, Rapid Strategies
Tad Devine, Devine Mulvey
Tracy Dietz, Politics Magazine
Jenny Dombrowski, JD/DC Strategic Communications, LLC
Becki Donatelli, Campaign Solutions/CD Online Ads
Angela Douglas
Jennifer Duffy, The Cook Political Report
Myles Duffy, 360jmg
Scott Dworkin, Bulldog Finance Group
Frank Eaton, The Bully Documentary Co.
Ekaterina Egorova, Niccolo M Group
Thomas C. Ellington, Wesleyan College
Dale Emmons, Emmons & Company, Inc.
Jamie Emmons, Emmons & Company, Inc.
Matthew Erickson, Laguens Kully Klose Partners
Edward Espinoza, America Votes
Kelly Evans, Kelly Evans Consulting
THE JUDGESEach year the AAPC is host to the world’s only awards
competition solely for political and public affairs consultants, and it could not be done without the time, talent and contributions
of the many individuals and organizations listed below!
The JudgesIndividuals and Organizations ................ 3-5
Overall CampaignCandidate .................................6Ballot .........................................7Public Affairs ............................6
CollateralCandidate .................................7Ballot .........................................7Public Affairs ............................8
Direct MailCandidate .................................8Ballot .......................................10Public Affairs ..........................11
FieldCandidate ...............................12Ballot .......................................12Public Affairs ..........................12
FundraisingCandidate ...............................12Ballot .......................................12Public Affairs ..........................12
InternetCandidate ...............................13Ballot .......................................14Public Affairs ..........................15
NewspaperCandidate ...............................16Ballot .......................................16Public Affairs ..........................16
PhonesCandidate ...............................16Ballot .......................................18Public Affairs ..........................18
RadioCandidate ...............................19Ballot .......................................19Public Affairs ..........................19
TelevisionCandidate ...............................20Ballot .......................................21Public Affairs ..........................22
InternationalEuropean ................................23Latin America .........................23
StudentCategories ..............................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Patricia Ewing, eye2eye Communications
Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, Falcon Valley Group
Marilyn Fancher, APCO Worldwide
Chris Faulkner, Faulkner Strategies
Michael Favilla, New York State Senate
Jessica Fawson, Guidant Strategies
Donald Ferguson
Christie Findlay, Politics Magazine
Stephanie Findley, Fast & Accurate Business Solutions
Celia Fischer, Laurel Canyon Media Group, Inc.
Hal Fischer, Mount Vernon Printing
Sarah Flowers, Laguens Kully Klose Partners
Stephen Fong
George Fontas, New Gotham Strategies
Ondine Fortune, Fortune Media, Inc.
Brian Franklin, Impact Politics, LLC
Joe Fuld, MSHC Partners
Chris Gallaway, FieldWorks, LLC
Sean Gamble, Special Projects Nevada
Anthony Garrett, Anthony Garrett and Associates
Harry E. Giannoulis, The Parkside Group
John Giesser, Spoken Hub, LLC
Buddy Gill, Texas Credit Union League
Christy Gleason, Camden County Democratic Committee
Mattis Goldman, SeeChange Media
Adam Goodman, The Victory Group, Inc.
Rachel Gorlin, Tipping Point Strategies
Chad W. Gosselink, Zata|3 Consulting
Julie Greene, AFL-CIO
Josh Grossfeld, Mammen Group, Inc.
Michael Grossman, Fifty Plus One
Lisa Grove, Grove Insight, Ltd.
Joaquin Guerra, SEIU Communications Center, Inc.
Reed Guice, The Guice Agency
Jeff Gumbinner, 360jmg
John P. Guyette, New York State Senate
Janis Hahn, Hahn and Associates, LLP
Baha Hariri, Committee on Jobs
Deborah Harkins, McGlinchey Stafford PLLC
Ryan Hawkins, The Winding Creek Group, Inc.
Mitchel Herian, University of Nebraska
Craig Hickox, KTVU-TV
Bill Hillsman, North Woods Advertising
Michael Hoffman, See3 Communications
Jason Holly, Leviathan Strategy
Bradley Honan, Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates
Trish Hoppey, MSHC Partners
Misha Houser, Superior Campaigns
David Howard, California Association of REALTORS®
Michael Hudome, MH Media
Jackie Huelbig, CD Online Ads
Aleita Huguenin, Aleita & Partners
Larry Huynh, Blackrock Associates
Cassandra Illidge-Roberts, Getty Images
Kay Israel, Rhode Island College
Bud Jackson, Jackson Group Media, LLC
Karen Jagoda, E-Voter Institute
Evelyn Jerome Alexander, SJA Strategies
Michael Johns
Jennifer Johnson, Lauer Johnson Research
Benjamin Jones, New Partners, Inc.
Dan Judy, Ayres, McHenry & Associates, Inc.
Aram Kailian, Leo A Daly
Tugba Kalafatoglu, Tugba Kalafatoglu & Associates
Larry Kamer, Kamer Consulting Group
Carter Kidd, Campaign Solutions
Adam Kirsch, Marion County Democratic Party
Christopher Klose, Laguens Kully Klose Partners
Rob Kubasko, Iguana, Inc.
Karen Kunz, West Virginia University
Andrea Landis, Kaufman Campaign Consultants
Matt Latham, Oklahoma Association for Justice
Natalie LeBlanc, MSHC Partners
Christopher Lee, CGL Consulting Group
Roger Lee, The Roger Lee Group
Dotty E. LeMieux, Green Dog Campaigns and Communications
Kevin Lenaburg, Bonner & Associates
Mitchell Lester, Lester Connect
Catherine Lew, The Lew Edwards Group
Krista Lewie-Cepero
Jordan Lieberman, Politics Magazine
Alice Lincoln, Plus Three
Ann Liston, Adelstein | Liston
Jef Loeb, Brainchild Creative
Luther Lowe, Yelp.com
Marina Luderer, Winning Directions
Walter Ludwig, TeamBlue Politics, Inc.
Kevin Mack, Mack|Crounse Group
Lisa MacLean, Moxie Media
Lance Mangum, Capital One
Susan Markham, EMILY’s List
Read Scott Martin, WIT Strategy
Cesar Martinez, MAS Consulting Group
Yvette Martinez, PSP
Michael Matthews, LSG Strategies
Lewis Mazanti, The University of Oklahoma
Peggy Maze Johnson
Doug McAlarney, Brown & McAlarney Communications
Sean McCarthy, Jackson McCarthy & Associates
Elizabeth Jane McCune
Jon McHenry, Ayres, McHenry & Associates, Inc.
Bill McIntyre, Grassroots Enterprise
Gibson McKay, Veridus
Bryon McKim, McKim Strategies
Jamie McKown, College of the Atlantic
Rod McLeod
Francine McMahon, The Hill
Matthew McMillan, BuzzMaker
Howell Medley, Bynum Thompson Ryer Strategic Communications
Patrick C. Meirick, The University of Oklahoma
Jon Melzer
Brian Michael, Integrated Web Strategy
Erin Micheletti, Kennedy Communications
Jason C. Miller, MSHC Partners
Rohn Jay Miller, IconNicholson
Will Miller, The University of Akron
Erik Milman, Milman Research and Consulting
Vinny Minchillo, Scott Howell & Company
Patrick Moir, Moir & Associates
Brad Mont, Media Ad Ventures, Inc.
Bob Moore, Moore Information, Inc.
Chad Morgan, Visteva
Chris Mottola, Chris Mottola Consulting, Inc.
Michael Mulé, UPT Strategies
Millard Mulé, UPT Strategies
Michael Muller, Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee
Julian Mulvey, Devine Mulvey
Andrew Myers, Myers Research | Strategic Services
Luis Navarro
Nathan Nayman, Visa
Samuel Nitz, Petel & Co.
Julia Norton, Squier Knapp Dunn Communications
Timothy Nurnberger, Campaign Solutions
Michael O’Connor, Bose Public Affairs Group
Marc O’Hara, Precision Politics - Hired Gun Media
Kevin O’Neill, Grassroots Enterprise
Joseph Oddo, Write Consult, LLC
Margie Omero, Momentum Analysis
Stuart Osnow, Prime New York
Kyle Osterhout, Media Strategies and Research
John Owens-Ream, Design Different Consulting
Alan Packman, LSG Strategies
Van Parish, The Parish Group
Chris Paulitz, Senator George V. Voinovich, Ohio
Robert W. Pearson, Fels Institute of Government, University of Pennsylvania
Ryan Peene, Capital Impact Group Public Affairs
Robert Penner, Strategic Communications
Michael Pereira, New York State Senate
Rebecca Perkins, The Perkins Partnership
Karen Petel, Petel & Co.
Elizabeth Pine, The Athena Group
Wade Plank, Plank’s Heating and Air
Jefrey Pollock, Global Strategy Group
Ernie Powell, AARP
Brandon Powers, Communications, Inc.
Josh Pulliam, JPM&M, Inc.
Joe Qualls, The Parkside Group
Marko Rakar, MRAK Services
Jason Ralston, Ralston Lapp Media
Joe Reubens, The Parkside Group
Erica Rickel, Hamilton Companies
Bart Robbett, Robbett Advocacy Media, LLC
Rich Robinson, Robinson Communications
Rick Robinson, Author
Will Robinson, New Media Firm
Chuck Rocha, United Steelworkers Union
Lindsay Roitman
Paul Rosenberg
John Rowley, Fletcher Rowley Riddle
Melissa Roy, The Organizing Group
Barry Rubin, infoUSA
Maya Russell, NOW Communications
Marcy Rye, WireMedia Communications, Inc.
Michael Sais, New York State Assembly
Barb Sallee, Meridian Chiles
Jacob Saperstein, Ground Floor Public Affairs
Scott Schmidt, RSC Partners, Inc.
Matt Schneider, Field Strategies
Eric Schnurer, Public Works, LLC
Paul Seale, Alien Media, Inc.
Jaimey Sexton, Telephone Strategies Group
Colleen Shogan, Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Amy Simon, Goodwin Simon Victoria Research
Scott Simpson, Hamilton Campaigns
Sean Sinclair, Sinclair Strategies
Brett Smiley, Campaign Finance Officers, LLC
Michael Smith, ConnectCallUSA.com/MDSA Strategic Communications
Ronald Smith, Smith Communications, LLC
Steve Snider, National Education Association
Mark SooHoo, Campaign Solutions
Jim Spencer, The Campaign Network
Tom Squitieri, TS Navigations, LLC
Evan Stavisky, The Parkside Group
Jared Stimson, Faulkner Strategies
Marty Stone, Stones’ Phones
Roger Stone, Advocacy, Inc.
Angela Struebing, The Lukens Company
Sean Sullivan, HSC, Inc.
Jim Sype
Mary Szczepanik, Lester Connect
Jim Tabilio, Winning Directions
José Manuel Talero García, more2say GmbH
Rick Thomas, Quinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLC
Jeremy Thompson, Reelpolitik Campaign Media
Waldo Tibbetts, Politico
Sean Tipton, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Brad Todd, OnMessage, Inc.
J. Toscano, GMMB
Ed Traz, thetrazgroup
Stanley Tsao, The Connections Group
Gail C. Tuzzolo, GTA, Inc.
Eugene Uehling, Gannett Company, Inc.
Drew Veeneman, The University of Akron
Dan Vermillion, MT Democrats
Bill Wachob, The Campaign Group
Ryan Waite, CD Online Ads
Debra Walker, Artist
John Wallace, Politics Magazine
Brian Walsh, NRCC
Brian Walsworth, Walsworth Political
Joshua Wander
Bret Wask
Ruth Watry, Northern Michigan University
Mark Watts, Abacus Associates
Amy Weiss, Point Blank Public Affairs, LLC
Steve Welchert, Welchert & Britz, Inc.
Liz Welsh, Executive Communications, Inc.
John Whitehurst, Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and Media
Juli-anne Whitney, Groundswell Communications
Jay Williams, The Stoneridge Group
Lynne Williams
Chris Wilson, Wilson Research Strategies
Ken Winneg, Annenberg Public Policy Center
Mircalla Wozniak
Chris Wright, Committee on Jobs
Amos Young Jr., California Democratic Party
Amy Young, Progressive Solutions Group
Matthew Zablud, Adfero Group
Rachel Zenner, Safeway, Inc.
Suzanne Zurn, 720 Strategies
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THE WINNERSPlease join us in recognizing the winning firms
and entries within the following categories.
Overall Campaign
Candidate
Direct Mail Campaign: Democrat
Obama IowaThe Strategy GroupGold
Steve Stivers’ Lobbyist GamesMission Control, Inc.Silver
Larry Marek for State Representative360jmg Bronze
Barack Obama for President (FL) Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
HodesMission Control, Inc.Honorable Mention
Direct Mail Campaign: Republican
John Carona – “Little John” CampaignAllyn & CompanySilver
Stivers CampaignKing Strategic Communications, Inc.Bronze
Myers Republican Primary thetrazgroupHonorable Mention
TV/Radio Campaign: Democrat
SKD/DSCC Ad Campaign Against Senator Elizabeth DoleSquier Knapp Dunn Communications Gold
Local Voices TruthandHope.org PACSilver
Mark Begich for U.S. SenateMurphy Putnam MediaBronze
Koster for Missouri Attorney Generala-politicalHonorable Mention
TV/Radio Campaign: Republican
John Sullivan for Congress Strategic Perception, Inc.Silver
John Sununu for SenateStrategic Perception, Inc.Bronze
Jim Inhofe for Senate Strategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention
Field/Phone Campaign: Democrat
Volunteer Tithing InitiativeThe Eleison Group, LLCSilver
Best Fundraising: Democrat
Obama for AmericaA.B. Data, Ltd.Silver
Best Fundraising: Republican
RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Best of Show: Democrat
Rocking ChairsSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsGold
Obama Iowa BIO/DVDThe Strategy GroupSilver “King of Big Oil” Rhyming Cartoon360jmgBronze
Barack Obama Neighbor-to-NeighborBlue State DigitalHonorable Mention
Best of Show: Republican
2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsSilver
John McCain for President – “Celeb” TVStrategic Perception, Inc.Bronze
McCain Iwo JimaResponse America Honorable Mention
Best Use of Humor: Democrat
Job Interview SeriesMurphy Putnam MediaGold
Foreign LanguageSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsSilver
Vern’s OfficeLaguens Kully Klose PartnersBronze
Gone, GoneThe Jackson GroupHonorable Mention
Best Use of Humor: Republican
The Capitano KidBuisson Creative StrategiesBronze
Internet/New Technology Campaign: Democrat Vern’s OfficeLaguens Kully Klose PartnersSilver
I Believe in God The Eleison Group, LLCBronze
Internet/New Technology Campaign: Republican
2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsSilver
Ballot
Direct Mail Campaign
Vote Yes Minnesota: Targeting Women and SportsmenWampold StrategiesSilver
Napa Pipe – “Get Out the Vote”DAVIES Bronze
California Proposition 8Bieber Communication/Schubert Flint Public AffairsHonorable Mention
TV/Radio Campaign
Yes on Proposition 8: Television CampaignSchubert Flint Public AffairsGold
2GOES2FAR TV CampaignHanon McKendrySilver
Approve 67Murphy Putnam MediaBronze
Support Rail TransitMcNeil Wilson CommunicationsHonorable Mention
Best Fundraising
Yes on Proposition 8 Online Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Best Use of Humor
Invasion of the Two-Faced LawyersHackney & HackneySilver
“Professor” TVHanon McKendryBronze
GodzillaThe Strategy GroupHonorable Mention
Internet/New Technology Campaign
Microtargeted Television Buying – Defend OregonChanging Targets Media, MSHC Partners and The New Media FirmSilver
Yes on Proposition 8 Online Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
For Maryland for Our FutureBlue State DigitalHonorable Mention
Public Affairs
Direct Mail Campaign
AAPC 2008 Hall of Fame BookletWinning DirectionsBronze
AAPC 2008 Winners BookletWinning DirectionsHonorable Mention
TV/Radio Campaign
Pickens Plan Media CampaignNetwork RelationsGold
Access to Care CampaignAmerican Cancer SocietySilver
EFAC Radio AdsBerman and CompanyBronze
Real Abortion SolutionsThe Eleison Group, LLCHonorable Mention
Field/Phone Campaign
Pickens Plan Field CampaignNetwork RelationsGold
Best Fundraising
RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Best Use of Humor
Class ElectionsBerman and CompanyGold
Union Boss GameBerman and CompanySilver
DollhouseBerman and CompanyBronze
RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Internet/New Technology Campaign
Pickens Plan Web CampaignNetwork RelationsGold
WCV – Dino Rossi’s Record on the Environment: 32%The Connections GroupSilver
The Cures ChroniclesLaguens Kully Klose PartnersBronze
2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention
Collateral
Candidate
Billboard
You Don’t Know JackBuisson Creative StrategiesBronze
Yard/Outdoor Sign
Sanchez Activist BannerLeft Coast CommunicationsSilver
Gus Douglass for AgricultureRainmaker Media GroupBronze
Leno for State Senate – Best Choice for Change SignWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaHonorable Mention
Doorhanger
Main Street and Mill StreetMad Dog MailSilver
Change Compass Media GroupBronze
McMahon DoorhangerThe Parkside GroupHonorable Mention
Logo
Gus Douglass for AgricultureRainmaker Media GroupSilver
Business Man “Man of Faith” LogoJohn Manlove Marketing & CommunicationsBronze
Family Court Judge LogoBuisson Creative StrategiesHonorable Mention
Most Original/Innovative Collateral Material
Obama Poster “CHANGE”Continental ColorcraftGold
Mobile Device TagsPetel & Co.Silver
IAFF ToolkitMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Dean Barkley for U.S. Senate – Independence Party TattoosNorth Woods AdvertisingHonorable Mention
Non-Mail Brochure
Obama Announcement The Strategy GroupSilver
Sanchez Community TabloidLeft Coast CommunicationsBronze
Iowa Barn Door The Strategy GroupBronze
IAFF Q&A BookletMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
Ballot
Billboard
Yes on A, San Francisco – Children Deserve Great TeachersWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver
Yes on A, San Francisco – San Francisco’s HeartWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaBronze
Yard/Outdoor Sign
“Yes on J” Window SignStearns Consulting, LLCSilver
Yes on A, San Francisco – The Heart of the City Sign Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaBronze
Yes on SAFERBI Strategies & ResearchHonorable Mention
Doorhanger
Yes on A, San Francisco – Children Deserve Great TeachersWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver
“Earth” DoorhangerStearns Consulting, LLCBronze
Yes on A, San Francisco – Save SF GeneralWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaHonorable Mention
Logo
Yes on A, San Francisco – Every Child Deserves a Great TeacherWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver
Kids Logo: Yes on Measure OO City of OaklandThe Lew Edwards GroupBronze
Yes on G/No on FTerris, Barnes & Walters Honorable Mention
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Most Original/Innovative Collateral Material
Salt ShakerStearns Consulting, LLCSilver
Measure FF BookmarkBergDavis Public AffairsBronze
Non-Mail Brochure
Yes on SAFE Walk CardRBI Strategies & ResearchSilver
Vote Yes BrochureWampold StrategiesBronze
Public Affairs
Billboard
Water Water EverywhereThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver
Don’t Target ColoradoRBI Strategies & ResearchBronze
Worst Unionized Teacher ContestBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention
Mass Transit/Bus Sign
10 Ways to Be a Great DadDepartment of Social ServicesSilver
SneakersRobbett Advocacy Media Bronze
Cease the Grease – BusThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Honorable Mention
DoorhangerEnvironmental Vote Update – GillibrandGold CommunicationsBronze
Logo
Biofuel for ThoughtThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver
Arts+LabsMercuryBronze
CEEL LogoBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention
Most Original/Innovative Collateral Material
San Manuel, A New BeginningJohnsonClark AssociatesBronze
Ask the ExpertsWinning DirectionsHonorable Mention
Non-Mail Brochure
WCV Legislative Scorecard for 2007-2008The Connections GroupGold
Save Water BrochureThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver
BOMA – Guide to the Jungle of San Francisco Politics Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaBronze
Pickens Plan TabloidMercuryHonorable Mention
Direct Mail
Candidate
For President: Democrat
Pay EquityThe Strategy GroupGold
Obama for America Rally Sign CampaignA.B. Data, Ltd.Silver
They AgreeMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Obama Iowa Senior 2The Strategy GroupHonorable Mention
For President: Republican
Obama Gun ContrastThe Stoneridge GroupSilver
McCain Iwo JimaResponse AmericaBronze
For President: Other
Bring Ohio Back Direct Mail CampaignWinning DirectionsBronze
For U.S. Senate: Democrat
HopeMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Doing What’s RightMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
For U.S. Senate: Republican
Energy IndependenceMeridian Central Public AffairsSilver
Senator Lindsey Graham – Line in the SandFirst Tuesday StrategiesBronze
For U.S. House: Democrat
Haunted House Checkmate ConsultingGold
HandsMission ControlGold
Concrete Evidence of Pay-to-PlayThe Strategy GroupSilver
Dahlkemper for Congress – TimeTerris, Barnes & WaltersBronze
Barrow for Congress – BullTerris, Barnes & WaltersHonorable Mention
For U.S. House: Republican
Here’s the TruthJamestown AssociatesSilver
Make a DifferenceCurtis Scott Advertising, Inc.Bronze
Tooth FairyJC-Evans, Inc.Honorable Mention
For Governor: Democrat
Small TownMission ControlSilver
BlueprintKennedy CommunicationsBronze
Grandma Mollie Kennedy CommunicationsHonorable Mention
For Statewide Constitutional Office
Allen Alley for Treasurer Bio BrochureQuinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLCBronze
Peter Goldmark HarassmentNorthwest Passage ConsultingHonorable Mention
For State Legislature: Democrat
Leno for State Senate – Right Here Right NowWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver
Belt’s Bail BondsMammen Group, Inc.Bronze
FishyKennedy CommunicationsHonorable Mention
For State Legislature: Republican
Odd Man OutThe Stoneridge GroupSilver
Scott Bruun for State Representative – Important IssuesQuinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLCBronze
John Carona – Hard WorkAllyn & CompanyHonorable Mention
Jenkins Stunt DoubleThe Stoneridge GroupHonorable Mention
For National Organization
WindowsMoxie MediaGoldWar Hero?MSHC Partners Silver
The American Dream Message Audience & Presentation, Inc.Bronze
FlagMission ControlBronze
John McCain’s PhoneMission Control Honorable Mention
For State Organization
Barry’s Treasure Lisella Public Affairs, LLCSilver
NO!Kennedy CommunicationsBronze
Old EnoughMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
For Local/Municipal/Regional Candidate
Assault RifleKennedy CommunicationsGold
You’re FiredthetrazgroupSilver
Greer Redecorates50 Blue, LLCBronze
Pittsburgh StoryGold CommunicationsHonorable Mention
Lack of “Gumption”Rainmaker Media GroupHonorable Mention
Slate: Local
Hooters Lisella Public Affairs, LLCSilver
ClearCompass Media GroupBronze
A Better World Is PossibleWinning DirectionsHonorable Mention
Slate: Statewide
AFRW Shoe SlateFaulkner StrategiesBronze
Gay Marriage Slate CardStearns Consulting, LLCHonorable Mention
GOTV: Statewide
Vote for Change VOTE EARLYeye2eye CommunicationsSilver
Change Is Just a Vote Away (Obama/Nixon)Mack|Crounse GroupBronze
Obama Texas GOTV 3The Strategy GroupHonorable Mention
GOTV: Local
SoldierMack|Crounse GroupSilver
Chris Murphy “Buttons”360jmgBronze
Why Daddy Was a DemocratThe Chadderdon GroupHonorable Mention
Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request
Meet Your New Voting Booth360jmgSilver
More of the SameMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Do You Commute?Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
Vote-by-Mail Chase One Little StampJPM&M, Inc.Silver
DogMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. Senate: Democrat
Vote Against Elizabeth DoleMack|Crounse GroupSilver
BlanketMission ControlBronze
Clear Choice (Shaheen)Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. Senate: Republican
Shaheen: Record BookPersuasion Partners, Inc.Bronze
Shaheen PinocchioFaulkner StrategiesHonorable Mention
Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. House: Democrat
Musgrave/Bush MSHC Partners Silver
SweetheartMission Control Bronze
Realtors PAC – DoorsTerris, Barnes & WaltersHonorable Mention
Independent Expenditure Campaign: U.S. House: Republican
A Record of Working for West Virginia Families Cornerstone SolutionsSilver
Convict Innovative AdvertisingBronze
Many FacesInnovative AdvertisingHonorable Mention
Independent Expenditure Campaign: State Legislature: Democrat
Not a HeroMack|Crounse GroupSilver
TrainPolka ConsultingBronze
SacrificeMSHC Partners Honorable Mention
Independent Expenditure Campaign: State Legislature: Republican
BubblesBieber CommunicationsSilver
Jackson ResponseJohnsonClark AssociatesBronze
Training Wheels Bieber CommunicationsHonorable Mention
Independent Expenditure Campaign: Governor: Democrat
Big PerksThomas Mills Communications, Inc.Silver
FabricThomas Mills Communications, Inc.Bronze
TrainsThomas Mills Communications, Inc.Honorable Mention
Independent Expenditure Campaign: Statewide Constitutional Office
Fair and BalancedMSHC Partners Silver
Membership Political Mail
MeltdownMack|Crounse GroupGold
Rumors Mack|Crounse GroupSilver
Big OilMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Penguins...Mission ControlHonorable MentionAn American StoryMSHC Partners Honorable Mention
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For Coordinated Campaign: Democrat
NowhereKennedy CommunicationsSilver
WhopperKennedy CommunicationsBronze
America’s VeteransPetel & Co.Honorable Mention
National Grassroots: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Outsource. Downsize. Shutdown.Mack|Crounse GroupSilver
Obama StoryMack|Crounse GroupBronze
State/Local Grassroots: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
The Great OutdoorsMSHC Partners Silver
Greetings From CarsonCrotty Consulting, Inc.Bronze
Who Can You Trust?Gold CommunicationsHonorable Mention
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language: For President
Who’s He Listening To? (California Primary)360jmg Silver
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language: U.S. House
Bilingual Health CareGold CommunicationsBronze
GuiltyCheckmate ConsultingHonorable Mention
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language: Local/Municipal/Regional
Greer Redecorates (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCSilver
Principal for Change (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCBronze
Immigrant’s JourneyStearns Consulting, LLCHonorable Mention
Best Use of Humor
Milk a Cow360jmg Silver
High-FivePetel & Co.Bronze
Bush’s Biggest FanMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention
Merry Christmas to Me!thetrazgroupHonorable Mention
Best Use of Illustration
“King of Big Oil” Rhyming Cartoon360jmgSilver
CrushedMoxie MediaBronze
What’s With Mike Erickson?Winning MarkHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast: President
McCain & Palin: Out of TouchMack|Crounse GroupSilver
TargetMission Control Bronze
Killing the Middle ClassMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast: U.S. Senate
Sununu EconomyMack|Crounse GroupSilver
Bush-Cheney-SmithMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Wrong Is WrongMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast: U.S. House
SweetheartMission ControlGold
Stivers “Million Dollars”King Strategic Communications, Inc.Silver
Two of a KindMSHC PartnersBronze
AbandonedMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast: Statewide
End of the LineThe Strategy GroupSilverBest Use of Negative/Contrast: Local/Municipal/Regional
Barry’s Treasure Lisella Public Affairs, LLCGold
FishyKennedy CommunicationsSilver
Lack of “Gumption”Rainmaker Media GroupBronze
The Sileo FamilySmith Communications, LLCHonorable Mention
Ballot
For Statewide Campaign
Beach ClosedWampold StrategiesSilver
Defend Oregon – TrickedTerris, Barnes & WaltersBronze
No on 101Veridus Bronze
Outdoor MemoriesWampold StrategiesHonorable Mention
For County Campaign
Bake Sale50 Blue, LLCGold
Promises50 Blue, LLCGoldYes on B – PuzzleTerris, Barnes & WaltersSilver
Yes on B, San Francisco – Lifesaver Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver
The Secret Is OutCornerstone SolutionsBronze
Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention
For City Campaign
Beware Imprenta Communications Group, Inc.Gold
Yes on D, San Francisco – Sitting by the Dock of the Bay
Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaSilver
Help This Piggie Support Our MarketNorthwest Passage ConsultingBronze
Welcome to Charter Public SchoolsMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
For National Organization
You Are Their Only VoiceWinning MarkGold
For State Organization
TRUST Welchert & Britz, Inc.Silver
For Local/Municipal Organization
Trap50 Blue, LLCGold
Yes on D – SteppingTerris, Barnes & WaltersSilver
SprinklersWelchert & Britz, Inc.Bronze
Huntington’s Natural BeautyThe Chadderdon GroupHonorable Mention
For Membership Organization
You Are Their Only VoiceWinning MarkGold
Trap50 Blue, LLCSilver
Emergency GatefoldStearns Consulting, LLC Bronze
No on 10Mack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
For Public Agency
Yes on A – ImagineTerris, Barnes & WaltersSilver
Localized Districts: LAUSD – Measure QThe Lew Edwards GroupBronze
Seconds Count: Cathedral City Sponsored Mailer The Lew Edwards GroupHonorable Mention
Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request
Texas Two Stamp Message Audience & Presentation, Inc. Gold
Vote-by-Mail Chase
San Marcos No on O Absentee ChaseTom Shepard & Associates, Inc.Silver
GOTV: Statewide
No on 101VeridusBronze
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
BewareImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Gold
FutureImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Silver
Measure V Trabajos Perdidos Bieber Communication/Schubert Flint Public AffairsBronze
Yes on O “Bilingual” – Westminster School DistrictThe Lew Edwards GroupBronze
Filipino Veterans Fight for DemocracyImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Honorable Mention
Yes on A, San Francisco – Our Community’s Healthcare Hub Whitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and Media Honorable Mention
Best Use of Humor
Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsBronze
Misplaced Priorities (Proposition B)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down GuysThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver
Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsBronze
Misplaced Priorities (Proposition B)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention
Best Use of Illustration
A Better World Is Possible Winning DirectionsSilver
Issue Overload (Proposition F)San Francisco Association of RealtorsBronze
Misplaced Priorities (Proposition B)San Francisco Association of RealtorsHonorable Mention
Fort Worth Bond Proposition OneThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Honorable Mention
Public Affairs
For Federal Government Persuasion
WindMercury SilverJohn McCain Didn’t Care Enougheye2eye Communications Bronze
For State Government Persuasion
Sumner Resorts Harrah’s KansasDAVIESSilver
For County Government Persuasion
Smoke-Free Northern Kentucky Competing RightsThe Strategy GroupBronze
Promises (Variable Data)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention
For City Government Persuasion
Quarry Falls – San DiegoDAVIES Silver
Sick Day Kennedy Communications Bronze
For National Organization
Disappearing BabyThe Lukens CompanyGold
Families Moxie MediaSilver
AAPC Call for EntriesWinning DirectionsBronze
Represent MeMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
For State Organization
Diapers Mission ControlSilver
EC/Prevention FirstMack|Crounse GroupBronze
We Believe in Planned ParenthoodMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
For Local/Municipal Organization
Smoke-Free DallasAllyn & Company Silver
Call for ChangeKennedy Communications Bronze
Promises (Variable Data)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention
For Public Agency
Overwhelming ResponseBieber CommunicationsSilver
Go HomeBieber CommunicationsBronze
Your Ideas: School District Public Affairs MailThe Lew Edwards GroupHonorable Mention
12 13
For Membership Organization
Wake Up Wal-Mart: Evangelical Candlelight Vigil360jmg Silver
Wake Up Wal-Mart: Civil Rights360jmg Bronze
Change Is in the Aireye2eye Communications Bronze
Promises (Variable Data)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention
Best Use of Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Cease the Grease MailerThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver
A Trabajar!Mack|Crounse Group Bronze
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
Who Really Supports Veterans?eye2eye CommunicationsSilver
Macias – FurnitureMurphy Turner and AssociatesBronze
Field
Candidate
Best Volunteer Recruitment Program
Human Rights Campaign’s Camp Equality ’08 Campaign CampsGrassroots SolutionsSilverBest Use of New Technology
Barack Obama Neighbor-to-NeighborBlue State Digital Gold
GPS Tracking of CanvassersFieldWorksSilver
VoIP SurveyingAGI SMARTechBronze
Obama for America MicrotargetingStrategic TelemetryHonorable Mention
Best Doorhanger: Republican
Beck Doorhanger thetrazgroupBronzeMcCain/Palin DoorhangerThe Stoneridge GroupHonorable Mention
Best Walk Piece: Democrat
Energy WalkcardMack|Crounse GroupBronze
Stephanie Herseth Sandlin WalkpiecePetel & Co. Honorable Mention
Best Walk Piece: Republican
Meet Chris thetrazgroupSilver
Allen Alley for Treasurer Walk PieceQuinn Thomas Public Affairs, LLCBronze
Affordability AgendathetrazgroupHonorable Mention
Ballot
Best Volunteer Recruitment Program
Organizational Development for a Decline to Sign CampaignGrassroots SolutionsBronze
Minneapolis Strong Schools Strong City ReferendumGrassroots SolutionsHonorable Mention
Best GOTV Program
Vote Yes Minnesota: Campus Get-Out-the-Vote ProgramGrassroots SolutionsBronze
Best Use of New Technology
Text Message to Find Your Polling PlaceMobile Commons Gold
Best Doorhanger
BewareImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Bronze
Public Affairs
Best Volunteer Recruitment Program
Pickens Plan Field CampaignNetwork RelationsSilver
Trick or VoteBus FederationBronze
Fundraising
Candidate
Prospect Mailer: Political Party
Majority BuildersThe Stoneridge GroupBronzeJindal Gala – Fleur di LisInnovative AdvertisingHonorable Mention
House Mailer: U.S. Senate
Bob Schaffer Emergency Media AppealThe Lukens CompanyBronze
House Mailer: Governor
Steak InviteFaulkner StrategiesGold
Best Use of Breakthrough Internet Fundraising Technique
Barack Obama Grassroots MatchBlue State Digital Gold
ElephantTrakkereNilsson International, LLCSilver
WelcomeBackTim.com: Coordinated Raising With VideoBlackrock AssociatesBronze
McCain-Palin 2008 Search Marketing Campaign Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Best Use of E-mail to Raise Money
smartcommunicator E-mail ModuleAGI SMARTechBronze
Fill Rick’s BootsBlackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention
Best Use of User-Generated Content to Raise Funds (YouTube)
The Darcy Burner Online Town Hall on IraqLaguens Kully Klose Partners Bronze
Ballot
Best Use of Breakthrough Internet Fundraising Technique
The Wedding Registry: No on 8Blackrock AssociatesSilver
Public Affairs
House Mailer: State Grassroots/Issue Advocacy/Public Affairs
CSPF Save Our State Parks CampaignAdams Hussey & AssociatesSilver
CSPF Save Our State Parks Map MailingAdams Hussey & AssociatesBronze
Put Prevention FirstMack|Crounse GroupHonorable Mention
PAC/Trade Association Program
FIREPAC BrochureMack|Crounse GroupSilver
Internet: Fundraising Program
RNC Online Advertising Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
RNC Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Internet
Candidate
Persuasion Online Advertising: President
Faux Video Fundraising AdsMSHC PartnersBronze
Hippie Hillary Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising: U.S. Senate
McConnell CountdownMSHC PartnersBronze
Sununu on the IssuesConnell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising: U.S. House
He Can’t Hide Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Robotic Bush/MyersMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising: State Legislature
Fried ChickenMSHC PartnersBronze
290 VotesCompass Media GroupHonorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising: Independent Expenditure Campaign
CoinConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Truth Fights Back Blue State Digital Bronze
Bush-McCain QuizMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Humor
AliensConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Pork SurveyConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Hippie HillaryConnell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Negative/Contrast
Rudy Giuliani: Urban Legend International Association of Fire Fighters Silver
McConnell CountdownMSHC PartnersBronze
Worst Ever? Maybe Not.MSHC PartnersHonorable Mention
Web Animation/Web Video: President
SealMH MediaSilver
BusfullMacWilliams Kirchner Sanders & PartnersBronze
Obamatch QuizNew Media CommunicationsHonorable Mention
Web Animation/Web Video: U.S. Senate
True to MaineDevine MulveyBronze
McConnell Senate Committee ’08 – SchumerMcCarthy Marcus Hennings, Ltd.Honorable Mention
Web Animation/Web Video: U.S. House
BobbleheadDevine MulveyGold
Letters From TravisBrabenderCoxBronze
Reichert on the IssuesConnell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Web Animation/Web Video: Statewide
Running Rich – Crites for Attorney GeneralCommunications Counsel, Inc.Bronze
Aliens Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Web Animation/Web Video: Local
Sanchez Flash AnimationLeft Coast Communications Silver
Best Blog Ad
Toilet Paper Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Pork SurveyConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Neiman-MarxistMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention
Best Blog
McCainBlogette.com (Candidate)Iguana, Inc.Bronze
Best Use of E-Mail/Viral Marketing
Spending HoleMeridian Pacific, Inc.Bronze
Best Use of New Technology
Barack Obama Neighbor-to-NeighborBlue State Digital Gold
Interactive Mapping Widgets: Senator Tim JohnsonBlackrock AssociatesSilver
ElephantSchedulereNilsson International, LLCBronze
2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention
Best Use of Search Engine Marketing
McCain-Palin 2008 Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
RNC Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Optimizing Google Adwords: Dick DurbinBlackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention
Best Use of Game Technology
Blunt Document Destroyer: Taking Down Governor BluntBlackrock AssociatesGold
Dress Like PalinMSHC PartnersSilver
Pork InvadersConnell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Best Use of Mobile Technology
Obama MobileDistributive NetworksGold
Best Use of Facebook
Barack Obama Facebook ConnectBlue State Digital Silver
Best Use of a Viral Video
Donna Edwards for Congress: Trick or TreatGMMBBronze
Website: National Organization
2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsSilver
Democrats.orgBlue State DigitalBronze
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VOTE411Kennedy CommunicationsHonorable Mention
Website: State Organization
JayNixon.com: Engaging the GrassrootsBlackrock AssociatesBronze
Republican Party of Pennsylvania – PAGOP.orgCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention
Website: Local Organization
Fiona Ma for California State AssemblyBlackrock AssociatesSilver
Latino Inaugural Gala 2009Plus ThreeBronze
Website: Landing Page
Sanchez Flash WebsiteLeft Coast Communications Silver
Mary Landrieu for Senate Splash PageBlackrock AssociatesBronze
No Good NickKennedy Communications Honorable Mention
McCain Health Care Tax CalculatorMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention
Website: Best Use of Humor
Dress Like PalinMSHC PartnersSilver
What Would Todd Do?Kennedy Communications Bronze
Tony the PhonyCompass Media GroupHonorable Mention
Website: Best Use of Negative/Contrast
America’s Worst GovernorProof Interactive Silver
What DeLay Taught McCaulMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc. Bronze
290 VotesCompass Media GroupHonorable Mention
Website: Candidate: President
BarackObama.comBlue State Digital GoldMcCain for PresidentNew Media Communications Bronze
Website: Candidate: U.S. Senate: Democrat
Mary Landrieu for SenateBlackrock AssociatesBronze
TimJohnson.com Blackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention
Website: Candidate: U.S. Senate: Republican
JohnCornyn.comUpstream CommunicationsSilver
Jim DeMint for U.S. Senate, www.jimdemint.comUnder the Power LinesBronze
Friends of Gordon Smith – GordonSmith.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention
Website: Candidate: U.S. House: Democrat
Mazie Hirono for CongressNGP SoftwareBronze
MarkSchauer.comBuzzMaker, LLCHonorable Mention
Website: Candidate: U.S. House: Republican
Steveforus.comThe Stoneridge GroupBronze
Ballot
Persuasion Online Advertising for State Campaigns
Laura WebJoe Slade White & CompanyGold
Yeson1and2.com HighGround, Inc.Silver
Yes on Proposition 8 Online Advertising CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Missouri Renewables Video Banner AdMSHC PartnersHonorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising for County Campaigns
Save San Francisco General HospitalSpot-on.comSilver
CTP Gas Banner AdsMSHC PartnersBronze
Best Use of Web Animation/Web Video
Republicans Against 8 – Join Us!/Defend FreedomRSC Partners, Inc.Silver
Stop Lawsuit Abuse in Arizona – No on 201 VideoIntegrated Web StrategyBronze
Best Blog Ad
Yes on Proposition 8 Online Advertising CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Best Blog
Stop Slots DailyBuzzMaker, LLCBronze
Best Use of E-Mail/Viral Marketing
Yes on 411 The Ritz Carlton, Paradise Valley Integrated Web StrategySilver
Stop Lawsuit Abuse in Arizona – No on 201Integrated Web StrategyBronze
Yes on Proposition 8 E-mail Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Best Use of New Technology
Yes on Proposition 8 Online Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Save San Francisco General HospitalSpot-on.comBronze
The Wedding Registry: No on 8Blackrock AssociatesHonorable Mention
Best Use of Search Engine Marketing
Yes on Proposition 8 Search Marketing Campaign Schubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Best Use of Facebook
Save JROTC Facebook DoorhangerJKW Political ConsultingBronze
Website: Best Use of Negative/Contrast
Read the Fine PrintBlue State DigitalBronze
Website: State Ballot
No on Proposition 8 CampaignBlackrock AssociatesSilver
South Dakota Healthy Families: No on Measure 11Blue State Digital Bronze
Yes on Proposition 8: Protect Marriage WebsiteSchubert Flint Public AffairsHonorable Mention
Website: County Ballot
CTP Proposition M WebsiteMSHC PartnersBronze
Clean Up the Shipyard WebsiteStearns Consulting, LLCHonorable Mention
Website: City Ballot
Seattle Parks for All WebsiteMercurySilver
Public Affairs
Persuasion Online Advertising for State/National Campaign
NegotiationsBrabenderCoxSilver
Build AmericaThe New Media FirmBronze
Coin Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Persuasion Online Advertising for County Campaigns
Save San Francisco General Hospital Spot-on.comSilver
Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Humor
Do It in the Booth Zoon PolitikonGold
True GritZoon PolitikonSilver
The InsurAnimals: Episode 1North Woods AdvertisingBronze
Persuasion Online Advertising: Best Use of Negative/Contrast
Palin Video AdMSHC PartnersGold
HeadlinesBrabenderCoxBronzeFan Mail BrabenderCoxHonorable Mention
Best Use of Web Animation/Web Video
Stand Tall for America: Morning in AmericaGMMBGold
The InsurAnimals North Woods AdvertisingSilver
FTTH ExafloodMercuryBronze
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Web Video720 StrategiesHonorable Mention
Best Blog Ad
IAVA Soldier Blog AdsMSHC Partners Silver
PanCAN Blog AdsMSHC PartnersBronze
Yes on Proposition 8 Online Advertising CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Honorable Mention
Best Blog
Wal-Mart WatchBlue State Digital BronzeMcCainBlogette.com (Public Affairs)Iguana, Inc.Honorable Mention
Best Use of E-mail/Viral Marketing
Debbie Shank Has Paid EnoughBlue State DigitalGold
The Bush-McCain Challenge (Planned Parenthood)Laguens Kully Klose PartnersSilver
Yes on Proposition 8 E-mail Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Best Use of New Technology
ACCCE Power HouseVirilionGold
VOTE411Kennedy CommunicationsSilver
Brennan Center Student Voting GuideBlue State Digital Bronze
2008 Republican Convention – GOPConvention 2008.comCampaign SolutionsHonorable Mention
Best Use of Search Engine Marketing
RNC Search Marketing CampaignConnell Donatelli, Inc.Silver
Yes on Proposition 8 Search Marketing CampaignSchubert Flint Public Affairs and Connell Donatelli, Inc.Bronze
Best Use of Game Technology
Bush Moving DayMSHC PartnersGold
Best Use of Mobile Technology
Human Rights Campaign Mobile CampaignMSHC PartnersBronze
Cherry Tree Mobile & Rock the Vote GOTV TextCherry Tree Mobile MediaHonorable Mention
Best Use of Facebook
Pledge to End Breast CancerGrassroots EnterpriseSilver
Best Use of a Viral Video
The Great SchlepLiberty Concepts, Inc.Gold
Maybe It’s Your Civic Duty Not to VoteBus FederationSilver
Fork You Innovative AdvertisingBronze
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Viral Video720 StrategiesHonorable Mention
Website: State/National Campaign
NJREBEL.comWinning StrategiesSilver
National Republican Senatorial Committee – NRSC.orgCampaign SolutionsBronze
Video Game Voters NetworkGrassroots EnterpriseHonorable Mention
Website: Best Use of Humor
The Great Schlep Liberty Concepts, Inc.Gold
Bush Moving Day MSHC PartnersSilver
Lou Dobbs for GovernorBlue State Digital Bronze
Americans for Higher TaxesBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention
Website: Best Use of Negative/Contrast
www.leadershipforamericasfuture.com McNally Temple Associates, Inc.Bronze
New Hampshire TownBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention
Website: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Microsoft: Voices for Innovation Adfero GroupSilver
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Newspaper
Candidate
Full Page: State
Identity TheftGuidant StrategiesSilver
Between the LinesHackney & HackneyBronze
Full Page: Local
No Deal for Wall StreetRainmaker Media GroupSilver
RoadmapBrabenderCoxBronze
A Better LifeNovak Media, Inc.Honorable Mention
Full Page: Organization
Virgil Goode Job Loss360jmgSilver
Worker Intimidation AdBerman and CompanyBronze
Less Than Full Page: State
No Deal for Wall StreetRainmaker Media GroupSilver
Too Much?Hackney & HackneyBronze
Thanks, Capt. Ted!Hackney & HackneyHonorable Mention
Less Than Full Page: Local
Lambert for JudgeThe Casale GroupSilver
Less Than Full Page: Organization
Goode Soldier360jmgSilver
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
Virgil Goode Job Loss360jmgSilver
Ballot
For Statewide Campaign
SpadeaThe Strategy GroupBronze
RiskyWelchert & Britz, Inc.Honorable Mention
For County Campaign
CompeteWelchert & Britz, Inc.Silver
For City Campaign
Seattle Needs Good ParksMercurySilver
1990 (copy)Welchert & Britz, Inc.Bronze
Yes on 411 – Paradise ValleyHighGround, Inc.Honorable Mention
For State Organization
SwitzerHackney & HackneyBronze
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
TRUST Welchert & Britz, Inc.Bronze
Bilingual/Multilingual/ Foreign Language
BillsImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Bronze
BewareImprenta Communications Group, Inc.Honorable Mention
Public Affairs
For Federal Government Persuasion
HandshakeJonathan Varner & AssociatesGold
Pickens Plan PrintMercurySilver
CN’s Acquisition of the EJ&E RailwayBurson-MarstellerBronze
Shopping BagMercuryHonorable Mention
For State Government Persuasion
Out ThereBrabenderCoxSilver
AT&T EngageMercurySilver
AT&T LatimerMercuryBronze
AT&T WhateverMercuryHonorable Mention
For County Government Persuasion
Skate Board (English)50 Blue, LLCSilver
Gas (English)50 Blue, LLCBronze
Closed for Business (English)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention
For National Organization
Worst Unionized Teacher Contest Rotten Apple AdBerman and CompanySilver
Concerned About Barack Obama? You Should Be.Jamestown AssociatesBronze
Teachers Union BulliesBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention
For State Organization
SteelersBrabenderCoxSilver
Drawing a Bead...Hackney & HackneyBronze
Best Use of Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Rain Lady (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCSilver
Shell Game (Kreyol)50 Blue, LLCBronze
Shell Game (Spanish)50 Blue, LLCHonorable Mention
Phones
Candidate
Automated Calls: National Grassroots
Elizabeth Edwards: No to McCain Health Care PlanStones’ PhonesBronze
Automated Calls: State/Local Grassroots
Leach Williams/RendellCPEC, LLCSilver
Fighting BackWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
He Ran a Smear Campaign Against Us!Executive Communications, Inc.Honorable Mention
Automated Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Florida Campaign for Change – Miami Volunteer RecruitmentWinning Connections, Inc.Silver
Mi Amigo, Señor ObamaZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Courting Filipino VotersZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention
Automated Calls: National Organization
Mrs. VEEP Can TeachZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Automated Calls: State Organization
Henry Jones Is One of UsZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Automated Calls: Local Organization
Protect Your Second Amendment RightsThe Casale GroupBronze
Automated Calls: President
Mama ObamaZata|3 Consulting Silver
Press 1 for Text, Press 2 for E-mailZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Largest U.S. Campaign Crowd Ever Winning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention
Automated Calls: U.S. House
Mimi Called Him Darlin’Zata|3 ConsultingGold
Seniors Unite!ConnectCallUSA.comSilver
DC Doesn’t Like MeConnectCallUSA.comBronze
Last Minute Testimonial for a Blue DogZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention
Automated Calls: Governor
She Didn’t Use the “T” Word Zata|3 ConsultingSilver
To Serve and RebutZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Pure Nirvana Down BallotZata|3 Consulting Honorable Mention
Automated Calls: Statewide Constitutional Office
Philly Down BallotCPEC, LLCSilver
Showdown in the Show-Me State Zata|3 ConsultingBronze
Automated Calls: Best Use of Humor
Trick or Vote Event Notification CallPoliticalRobocalls.comGold
Mississippi JohnZata|3 ConsultingSilver
Automated Calls: Local Government
Don’t Support This One – He Doesn’t Support Us!Executive Communications, Inc.Silver
It’s Not His ChoiceZata|3 ConsultingBronze
You’re Never Too Cool for School!Stones’ PhonesHonorable Mention
Automated Calls: Contrast/Negative
Mimi Called Him Darlin’ Zata|3 ConsultingSilver
Huffman Hit F/MCPEC, LLCBronze
Hell Hath No Fury Like a Republican Scorned Zata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention
Automated Calls: Independent Expenditure Campaign: Federal: Democrat
Ozinga and Blagojevich Sittin’ in a Tree Stones’ PhonesSilver
Automated Calls: Independent Expenditure Campaign: State: Democrat
Remember When...CPEC, LLCSilver
Live Calls: State/ Local Grassroots
Dump DenhamZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Live Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Florida Hispanic Early Vote for the Campaign for ChangeWinning Connections, Inc.Silver
Obama Bilingual ’08 in Nevada and OhioZata|3 Consulting Bronze
Cuban Accent SpanishZata|3 Consulting Honorable Mention
Live Calls: National Organization
Turning North Carolina Red to Blue With a Little GreenWinning Connections, Inc.Silver
Give the Middle Class a BreakWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Live Calls: State Organization
But Will They See the Ads?Stones’ PhonesSilver
GOTV Call for Evergreen Progress Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Buckeye TeachersZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention
Live Calls: President
The Ultimate One-Stop ShopStones’ PhonesSilver
Election Day Troubleshooting in Nevada and OhioZata|3 Consulting Bronze
Live Calls: U.S. Senate
Franken for SenateWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Begich Down the StretchZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention
Live Calls: U.S. House
Free Home DeliveryZata|3 ConsultingSilver
Skelly for CongressWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Bill Foster Triumphs in Former Republican StrongholdThe Clinton GroupHonorable Mention
Live Calls: Governor
Markell for GovernorWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
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Live Calls: Statewide Constitutional Office
Only a Heartbeat AwayStones’ PhonesBronze
Bullock for Attorney GeneralWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention
Live Calls: State Government
Last Minute TurnoutWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Live Calls: Local Government
When a Win Isn’t a WinStones’ PhonesBronze
Live Calls: Contrast/Negative
Georgia Families Are SufferingWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Lummis’ Behavior as Unethical as Cubin’sWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention
Live Calls: Independent Expenditure Campaign: Federal: Democrat
Turning North Carolina Red to Blue With a Little GreenWinning Connections, Inc.Silver
Give the Middle Class a BreakWinning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Most Innovative Use of Automated Technology
Neighborhood VoicesSpoken HubGold
Building Franken’s ArmyStones’ PhonesSilver
Press 1 for Text, Press 2 for E-mailZata|3 Consulting Bronze
Wait, Wait Do Tell Me (Who You’re Supporting) Stones’ PhonesHonorable Mention
Best Use of Telephone Town Hall Call/Forum Call
Accountability UpdateStones’ PhonesBronze
Luv Ya But I Gotta Run...Zata|3 Consulting Honorable Mention
Ballot
Automated Calls: Statewide Campaign
Martin SheenJohnsonClark AssociatesGold
Look a TAD Lower Down the BallotZata|3 ConsultingSilver
Yes on Proposition 8: The Obama Call Schubert Flint Public AffairsBronze
Automated Calls: County Campaign
Don’t Stop at the TopStones’ PhonesSilver
All This Without a Tax Hike?Zata|3 Consulting Bronze
Automated Calls: National Organization
You Call That Hunting?Zata|3 ConsultingBronze
Automated Calls: State Organization
Clean Water RendellCPEC, LLCSilver
Live Calls: Statewide Campaign
Protect South Dakota Families Winning Connections, Inc.Silver
Fed Up With Taxes MaineThe Clinton GroupBronze
Live Calls: County Campaign
San MateoZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Live Calls: National Organization
Like Fish in a BarrelZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Live Calls: State Organization
Stopping Amendment 46Winning Connections, Inc.Silver
Live Calls: Local/Municipal Organization
Standing Up to the Coal CompanyWinning Connections, Inc.Silver
Live Calls: Membership Organization
Montana Planned Parenthood – Decline to Sign!Winning Connections, Inc.SilverYour Union Says No to Proposition 8Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Live Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Mi Familia Vota – No on 200!Winning Connections, Inc.Silver
Public Affairs
Automated Calls: Federal Government Persuasion
Regulate, Don’t Rider HateStones’ PhonesBronze
Carrots for CAFEWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention
Automated Calls: County Government Persuasion
No County for Old MenZata|3 Consulting Bronze
Automated Calls: State Government Persuasion
Can You Hear Me Now?Zata|3 Consulting Silver
Automated Calls: National Organization
The Early Vote Gets the WinStones’ PhonesSilver
Carrots for CAFE Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Automated Calls: Local/Municipal Organization
Warning! Detour AheadConnectCallUSA.comBronze
Automated Calls: Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
No Loss in TranslationStones’ PhonesBronze
Live Calls: Federal Government Persuasion
Bridge Loan for the Auto IndustryExecutive Communications, Inc.Silver
You Gotta Fight! For Your Right! To Unionize!Stones’ Phones Bronze
Thank You, FreshmanWinning Connections, Inc.Honorable Mention
Live Calls: State Government Persuasion
Looking a Quarterhorse in the MouthZata|3 ConsultingSilver
Thanks, Gov!Executive Communications, Inc.Bronze
Live Calls: County Government Persuasion
Browbeating in BrowardZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Letter to the EditorExecutive Communications, Inc.Honorable Mention
Live Calls: City Government Persuasion
Looking a Quarterhorse in the MouthZata|3 ConsultingSilver
Live Calls: National Organization
Thank You, FreshmanWinning Connections, Inc.Silver
Let’s Get ’Em Talking!Executive Communications, Inc.Bronze
Live Calls: State Organization
We Are America Alliance Recruitment GOTV Winning Connections, Inc.Bronze
Live Calls: Local/Municipal Organization
Wal-Mart NIMBYExecutive Communications, Inc.Bronze
Live Calls: Membership Organization
Thanks Barack!Executive Communications, Inc.Bronze
Most Innovative Use of Automated Technology
Communicating Down UnderStones’ PhonesSilver
Best Use of 800 Technology
Stop the Cuts!Stones’ PhonesGold
Best Use of Telephone Town Hall Call/Forum Call
Held at GunpointZata|3 ConsultingSilver
Iowa’s KatrinaZata|3 ConsultingBronze
Freshman Telephone Town HallZata|3 ConsultingHonorable Mention
Radio
Candidate
President
Obama for America: Buttercow LadyObama Media TeamBronze
Obama for America: “Because”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention
U.S. Senate
BlessedEdmonds AssociatesBronze
U.S. House
“Brickhouse” – Driehaus for CongressFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Bronze
Statewide Constitutional Office
Jim McIntire for State TreasurerNorthwest Passage ConsultingBronze
State Legislature
Always ThereCompass Media GroupBronze
PlaneScout CommunicationsHonorable Mention
Local/Municipal/Regional
Big RockJohnsonClark AssociatesSilver
Cathi Compton for JudgePaschall Strategic CommunicationsBronze
Circus at City Hall1st Strike CreativeHonorable Mention
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Sueño AmericanoMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Silver
Que Sueñen en GrandeMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Bronze
Best Use of Humor
Going for GoldRabin Strasberg MediaGold
Ballot BoxBerman and CompanySilver
Jim Slattery for U.S. Senate – “Debate Duck”North Woods AdvertisingBronze
Max Baucus for Senate: Burger BonanzaGMMBHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
Gone, GoneThe Jackson GroupGold
Jim Slattery for U.S. Senate – “Merci, Pat Roberts”North Woods AdvertisingSilver
“You’re Out” – Pryor for State HouseFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Bronze
DoublespeakHackney & HackneyHonorable Mention
Ballot
For Statewide Campaign
Invasion of the Two-Faced LawyersHackney & HackneyGold
“Doctor Daughter” – Washington’s Yes on I-100Fletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Silver
Nancy’s ExplanationFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Silver
Voices – Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights ActRandle CommunicationsBronze
“No Place” – Washington’s Yes on I-100Fletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Honorable Mention
For City Campaign
SommersworthThe New Media FirmBronze
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Yes on Proposition 8 – “It’s Already Happened”Schubert Flint Public AffairsSilver
Massachusetts FamiliesThe New Media FirmBronze
Best Use of Humor
Invasion of the Two-Faced LawyersHackney & HackneySilver
Public Affairs
For Federal Government Persuasion
Democracy for America – “$30 Bill”North Woods AdvertisingSilver
“Call” – Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeAllan B. Crow & AssociatesBronze
Rip Van WinkleRBI Strategies & ResearchHonorable Mention
For State Government Persuasion
A Road Is a Road Prairie Fire Communications Silver
For National Organization
How to Go Duck Hunting Without Ducks – A GuideRBI Strategies & ResearchSilver
20 21
For State Organization
Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut – “New Day”North Woods AdvertisingSilver
Voter Fraud – Ohio Republican PartyCommunications Counsel, Inc.BronzeFor Public Agency
Save Water. Nothing Can Replace It – 60 SecondThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Silver
Best Use of Humor
“Call” – Democratic Congressional Campaign CommitteeAllan B. Crow & AssociatesSilver
UHCF – “Governor’s Office”North Woods AdvertisingBronze
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
LobbyistThe New Media FirmSilver
Television
Candidate
Presidential Primary: Democrat
The 3 a.m. AdPenn, Schoen & BerlandSilver
Job InterviewMurphy Putnam MediaBronze
Obama for America: “Mother”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention
Presidential Primary: Republican
My Christmas StoryMH MediaGold
Romney for President – “Searched”McCarthy Marcus Hennings, Ltd.Silver
Chuck Norris Approved – PrimaryDresner, Wickers & Associates, LLCBronze
“TESTED”: 60Chris Mottola Consulting, Inc.Honorable Mention
Presidential General Election: Democrat
Country I LoveObama Media Team Silver
BusterObama Media TeamBronze
Obama for America: “I Believe”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention
Presidential General Election: Republican
Never Find Out – PuzzleLukas MediaSilver “LOVE”: 60Chris Mottola Consulting, Inc.Bronze
John McCain for President “Celeb” TV Strategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention
U.S. Senate: Democrat
HumbledMurphy Putnam MediaGold
KitchenJoe Slade White and CompanySilver
Rocking ChairsSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsBronze
Mark Warner for Senate: Budget MessGMMBHonorable Mention
U.S. Senate: Republican
Lamar Alexander for Senate CampaignStrategic Perception, Inc.Silver
Lamar Alexander for Senate “Good 60”Strategic Perception, Inc.Bronze
McConnell Senate Committee ’08 – “Cares”McCarthy Marcus Hennings, Ltd.Honorable Mention
U.S. House: Democrat
Alan Grayson for Congress – “Case Closed” North Woods AdvertisingGold
Not EasyMurphy Putnam MediaSilver
RunningMurphy Putnam MediaBronze
Front DoorMurphy Putnam MediaHonorable Mention
U.S. House: Republican
FatherBrabenderCoxSilver
Greg Walden Right Here Right NowThe Victory GroupBronze
VolcanoBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention
Ose for Congress “Mapquest” TVMcNally Temple Associates, Inc.Honorable Mention
Statewide Constitutional Office: Democrat
BlessedDavid Browne & AssociatesGold
MotivationMurphy Putnam MediaSilver
BackwardsMurphy Putnam MediaBronze
How Jay Nixon Won a Red State in a BlowoutThe Campaign GroupHonorable Mention
Statewide Constitutional Office: Republican
Kick A #1Alfano CommunicationsSilver
Jindal for Governor “You Can’t Stop Corruption”OnMessage, Inc.Bronze
Jeff Cloud – FamilyThe Strategy Group for MediaHonorable Mention
State Legislature: Democrat
Hole Scout CommunicationsSilver
Brighter FutureDavid Browne & AssociatesBronze
All Three SeeChange MediaHonorable Mention
State Legislature: Republican
Childish MudslingerSamuel M. Goldstein Productions, Inc.Bronze
Tough MountainThe Eppstein Group, Inc.Honorable Mention
Local/Municipal/Regional
Blair Jennings Rachel Sottile AdFirst Tuesday StrategiesBronze
How Michael Nutter Surged From 5th to 1stThe Campaign GroupHonorable Mention
Independent/ Third Party
ExpectWild Bunch ConsultingGold
TrickleAdelstein | ListonSilver
CliffAdelstein | ListonBronze
CrueltyWild Bunch ConsultingHonorable Mention
Best Use of Humor
DSCC-IE Minnesota: “Running Man”GMMBGold
ChildrenDavid Browne & AssociatesSilver
Mumbo JumboDavid Browne & AssociatesBronze
Hey ElkScott Howell & CompanyHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast: President
JudgmentTruthandHope.org PACGold
Obama for America: “90 Percent”Obama Media TeamSilver
Thank John McCainTruthandHope.org PACBronze
PauseLaguens Kully Klose PartnersHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast: Senate/House/Statewide
Donna Edwards for Congress: StakeoutGMMBSilver
DSCC-IE Minnesota: “Running Man”GMMBBronze
Lincoln Diaz-Balart “Police”The Victory GroupBronze
SeatAdelstein | ListonHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast: State Legislature/Local/Municipal/Regional
Wife BeaterThe Jackson GroupGold
Bush GuyThe Jackson GroupSilver
Prey, South Carolina Senate DemocratsAllan B. Crow & AssociatesSilver
“Diane’s Story” – Schneider for State HouseFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Bronze
“My Cancer Swalm” – Accountability ColoradoFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc.Bronze
No ExperienceThe Jackson GroupHonorable Mention
Non-Broadcast Video
South Side GirlMurphy Putnam MediaGold
Republican National Committee – Sarah Palin Bio Strategic Perception, Inc.Silver
Republican National Committee – John McCain BioStrategic Perception, Inc.Bronze
John McCain for President “Tiny 60”Strategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention
Best Cable-Only Broadcast
SignsThe Parkside GroupSilver
Obama for America: “Fundamentals’”Obama Media TeamBronze
Obama for America: “No Maverick”Obama Media TeamHonorable Mention
Television Ad: More Than 60 Seconds
Barack Obama – American Stories, American SolutionsObama Media TeamGold
Obama for America: “Defining Moment”Obama Media TeamSilver
KitchenJoe Slade White and CompanyBronze
Minute – INObama Media TeamHonorable Mention
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Dos CarasMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Gold
Sueño AmericanoMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Silver
Las AmericasMessage Audience & Presentation, Inc.Bronze “Dos Gotas” – Taddeo for CongressFletcher Rowley Riddle, Inc. Honorable Mention
Best Use of Personality/Celebrity
BarneyObama Media TeamSilver
Quico Canseco – RangerThe Strategy Group for MediaSilver
Obama for America: “Embrace”Obama Media TeamBronzeJohn McCain for President “Celeb” TVStrategic Perception, Inc.Honorable Mention
Ballot
For Statewide Campaign
RoofMurphy Putnam MediaGold
Californians for Humane FarmsThe Humane Society of the United StatesSilver
Proposition 2The Humane Society of the United StatesBronze
TiffanyMurphy Putnam MediaHonorable Mention
For County Campaign
Measure A TV CampaignBrainchild CreativeGold
EisenhowerSeeChange MediaSilver
Oregon Zoo Measure “Crucial,” “Healthy,” “Experts”Gard CommunicationsBronze
Road SafetySeeChange MediaHonorable Mention
For City Campaign
DensityMercurySilver
Strong SchoolsMacWilliams Kirchner Sanders & PartnersBronze
Yes on A, San Francisco – When Seconds CountWhitehurst/Mosher Campaign Strategy and MediaHonorable Mention
For State Organization
RichJoe Slade White and CompanySilver
For Local/Municipal Organization
DensityMercurySilver
Am I Missing SomethingMarmillion + GrayBronze
NoRTID WarmingMercuryHonorable Mention
22 23
For Membership Organization
Arizona Realtors – PiecesThe Stevens & Schriefer GroupGold
RichJoe Slade White and CompanySilver
Best Use of Humor
Colorado SAFE “Mug”Squier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsSilver
Yes on Ohio Issue 6 – Thanks Ohio Version 2
The Strategy Group for MediaBronze
“Professor” TVHanon McKendryHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
“Bricklayer” TVHanon McKendrySilver
No on Ohio Issue 5 – The Loan SharkThe Strategy Group for MediaBronze
No on Ohio Issue 5 – Big BrotherThe Strategy Group for MediaHonorable Mention
Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
No on Proposition 8 Our OwnKaufman Campaign ConsultantsSilver
Yes on Proposition 8 – “It’s Already Happened”Schubert Flint Public AffairsBronze
Non-Broadcast Video
Laura WebJoe Slade White and CompanyGold
Best Cable-Only Broadcast
Future Shock – Measure ABrainchild CreativeSilver
DecideMacWilliams Kirchner Sanders & PartnersBronze
Best Use of Personality/Celebrity
No on Proposition 8 Our OwnKaufman Campaign ConsultantsSilver
Yes on Ohio Issue 6 – WilmingtonThe Strategy Group for MediaBronze
No on Proposition 8 HistoryKaufman Campaign ConsultantsHonorable Mention
Public Affairs
For Federal Government Persuasion
FatiguesArmour Media, Inc.Silver
Pickens Plan “Stranglehold”Network RelationsBronze
Get Something DoneMurphy Putnam MediaHonorable Mention
For State Government Persuasion
Hits HomeCompass Media GroupSilver
Yacht PartyCourage CampaignBronze
Turning Dino Rossi’s Message of Change Against HimThe Campaign GrouHonorable Mention
For National Organization
“How Much Time Should She Do?” TVA House On FireSilver
Alliance for Climate ProtectionThe Glover Park GroupBronze
BoardroomSquier Knapp Dunn CommunicationsHonorable Mention
For State Organization
Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut – Police TapeNorth Woods AdvertisingSilver
PerseveredGalanty & Company, Inc.Bronze
MannyThe New Media FirmHonorable Mention
For Local/Municipal Organization
ResetImpact Politics, LLCBronze
TouchscreenImpact Politics, LLCHonorable Mention
For Public Agency
Flex Your Power “Talia”Brainchild CreativeSilver
For Membership Organization
Renewable Fuels Association – “Right Here, Right Now”The Stevens & Schriefer GroupGold
National Association of Realtors – CapitoThe Stevens & Schriefer GroupSilver
Vets for Freedom – I Am the SurgeThe Stevens & Schriefer GroupBronze
Society for Human Resource Management The Glover Park GroupHonorable Mention
Best Use of Humor
Class ElectionsBerman and CompanySilver
Thanks Union Bosses, ContinuedBerman and CompanyBronze
LemonadeBrabenderCoxHonorable Mention
Best Use of Negative/Contrast
ClownBrabenderCoxSilver
Both Ways BarackRapidResponse Media, Inc.Bronze
Gaffney/Obama/BidenRapidResponse Media, Inc.Honorable Mention
Best Use of Bilingual/Multilingual/Foreign Language
Gracias Jefes de las UnionesBerman and CompanySilver
Best Use of Personality/Celebrity
“Vote Prevention” PFCD720 Strategies/a-politicalGold
McGovernBerman and CompanySilver
Non-Broadcast Video
GodzillaThe New Media FirmBronze
Cintas VideoBerman and CompanyHonorable Mention
Best Cable-Only Broadcast
Our Florida Promise Florida SpeaksThe Victory GroupSilver
Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease Cable Ad720 StrategiesBronze
International
European
Best Print/Graphics
Progres Comunal. Andorran ElectionsSegarra-Teres InternationalSilver
Best Television Ad
ActionRabin Strasberg MediaBronze
Best Website
Ken Livingstone for MayorBlue State DigitaSilver
Best Use of Grassroots
Progres Comunal. Andorran ElectionsSegarra-Teres InternationalSilver
Latin America
Best Radio Ad
Alvaro Colom for Guatemala: CierreGMMBSilver
Best Television Ad
Alvaro Colom for Guatemala: CierreGMMBGold
ClownQGMP – Quintella Gerez Political MarketingSilver
Let’s Go for the YesNewlink PoliticalBronze
Alvaro Colom for Guatemala: DestinoGMMBHonorable Mention
Asia-Pacific
Best Fundraising
Anwar IbrahimElectionMall Technologies, Inc.Bronze
Best Television Ad
ReviveRabin Strasberg MediaBronze
Best Website
AnwarIbrahim.comElectionMall Technologies, Inc.Silver
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
Direct Mail
America I SeeMack|Crounse GroupGold
Plant This LetterMSHC PartnersSilver
Victory TaxesMurphy Turner and AssociatesBronze
MugsMad Dog MailHonorable Mention
Internet Communications/Advertising
Best ActorMurphy Putnam MediaSilver
DSCC: Here, There, EverywhereFD ElementBronze
Phones: Automated Calls
Ravenstahl/O’ConnorCPEC, LLCBronze
Radio
The GamblerRainmaker Media GroupSilver
I’m Don’s PuppetRainmaker Media GroupBronze
Buzz Sandy for Virginia Delegate – New York SpotSJA Strategies, Inc.Honorable Mention
Television
DramatizationAdelstein | ListonSilver
JudyChris Mottola Consulting, Inc.Bronze
“Evan” – Ron Klein for CongressAllan B. Crow & AssociatesHonorable Mention
Student
Categories
Best Direct Mail
More Powerful Than Chuck NorrisKathryn Clark – Savannah College of Art & Design
Sam Rasoul for Congress Direct Mail PieceCarey Markoe – KMB ConsultingBronze
Best Fundraising Effort
2010 Tim Ryan U.S. Senate Budget & Fundraising Plan Joshua Brickner – Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied PoliticsSilver
Best Website
College Democrats of New YorkJohn Farrelly – Fordham UniversityGold
Bill Stachowski’s Campaign WebsiteJohn Farrelly – Fordham UniversityBronze
Dorsey for City Court JudgeBryon McKim – McKim StrategiesHonorable Mention
Best Radio Ad
There’s a Problem in New HampshireJennifer Burner – Fordham UniversityBronze
Best Television Ad
Send Mr. Smith Back to WashingtonJoseph Ferris – Election and Campaign Management Program at Fordham UniversityGold
Karma ChameleonSarah Mullaly – The University of AkronSilver
It’s TimeJennifer Burner – Fordham UniversityBronze
Main StreetHailey Wierzbicki – Fordham UniversityHonorable Mention
Best Viral Campaign
Jon Michael Durkin for SenateRobert Niery – The University of AkronSilver
Best Use of YouTube
College Democrats of America: Super DelegatesTamia Booker – College Democrats of AmericaGold
Best Use of Social Networking
Study of Social Networking, 2008 Presidential RaceBrad Tidwell – Tulane UniversityGold
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