Elections

$10.2 Billion In Political Ad Spend Forecasted For 2024 Election Cycle

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Political ad spend is expected to reach $10.2 Billion in the 2024 election cycle, surpassing the $8.9 Billion spent in the 2022 election cycle and the $9 Billion spent in the prior Presidential election cycle of 2020, according to AdImpact .

Key Points: 
  • Political ad spend is expected to reach $10.2 Billion in the 2024 election cycle, surpassing the $8.9 Billion spent in the 2022 election cycle and the $9 Billion spent in the prior Presidential election cycle of 2020, according to AdImpact .
  • The leading ad intelligence SaaS company detailed spend and other political ad trends in their first AdImpact Political Summit, held Wednesday, November 15th in New York City.
  • The Summit featured a 2023/2024 political spend outlook led by Kyle Roberts, CEO, AdImpact, and Michael Beach, CEO, Cross Screen Media.
  • According to AdImpact, Broadcast TV will maintain its position as market-share leader with anticipated expenditures in the 2024 election cycle totaling $5.09 Billion, while Cable will account for $2.10 Billion, and Digital at $1.18 Billion.

Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) Elects Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes as its New Chairman

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) announced it has elected Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes as its new chairman.

Key Points: 
  • The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) announced it has elected Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes as its new chairman.
  • Over 20 Republican attorneys general joined together to express unflinching resolve to stand with Israel.
  • Reyes is a past multiple term vice chairman for RAGA, the national organization currently representing 28 Republican attorneys general in America.
  • For more information about Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, visit www.seanreyes.com.

MetLife and MetLife Foundation Make a $30 Million Multi-Year Commitment to Support Upstate New York

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) and MetLife Foundation today announced a $30 million multi-year commitment to support Upstate New York, which includes pledges of $5 million in funding and impact investments by the Foundation and $25 million in impact investments by MetLife.

Key Points: 
  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) and MetLife Foundation today announced a $30 million multi-year commitment to support Upstate New York, which includes pledges of $5 million in funding and impact investments by the Foundation and $25 million in impact investments by MetLife.
  • As part of this commitment, MetLife Foundation has made an impact investment of $1 million to Launch NY to promote entrepreneurship.
  • “I’m committed to lifting up every community in New York and helping people grow and thrive,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.
  • With MetLife employees living and working in the Utica area, the commitment by MetLife and the Foundation will provide ongoing support to the community and residents.

Citizens for Judicial Fairness Poll: Matt Meyer Gaining Momentum in Open Race for Governor, But Still Trails Bethany Hall-Long

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

69% of Delaware voters say the state needs more change in its politicians.

Key Points: 
  • 69% of Delaware voters say the state needs more change in its politicians.
  • "These results are an ominous canary in the coal mine for Governor Carney, a career politician who has been running for and holding office at every level of government for 25 years, and his hand-picked successor Bethany Hall-Long.
  • It's clear the First State wants a new direction and a fresh face that will better represent the people of Delaware," said Wilmington Activist and Citizens for Judicial Fairness spokesperson Keandra McDole.
  • "We are eager to continue watching the developments of this year’s elections and ensure that our core issues including judicial reform and diversity are prioritized by leading candidates."

NewsNation to Host Fourth 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate on December 6, at 8 p.m. ET

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

NewsNation, the fastest-growing network in primetime cable news, today announced that it will host the fourth Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, from 8-10 p.m.

Key Points: 
  • NewsNation, the fastest-growing network in primetime cable news, today announced that it will host the fourth Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, from 8-10 p.m.
  • Ms. Kelly moderated five GOP primary debates, including the first GOP primary debate in the 2016 election cycle, which was watched by 24 million viewers.
  • It remains the most watched Presidential primary debate in history.
  • The network has consistently been named one of the country’s most reliable and balanced cable news outlets by Ad Fontes.

Voters in the City of DeKalb Choose Missouri American Water to Provide Water Service

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

On Tuesday, residents in the City of DeKalb voted for Missouri American Water to become their trusted water provider.

Key Points: 
  • On Tuesday, residents in the City of DeKalb voted for Missouri American Water to become their trusted water provider.
  • We’re proud our company and dedicated employees can provide the solutions needed to maintain reliable water service.”
    DeKalb is currently served by Buchanan Public Water Supply District #1, which purchases water from Missouri American Water.
  • Missouri American Water plans to submit an application for review and approval of the acquisition to the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) within the next six months.
  • If the MoPSC approves the acquisition, approximately 100 water customers will be added to the 500,000 customers currently served by Missouri American Water throughout the state.

Allegheny County Voters Concerned About Crime in DA and County Executive Race, Says New Poll By SURVIVOR PAC

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

In the races for County Executive and District Attorney, candidates are neck-in-neck.

Key Points: 
  • In the races for County Executive and District Attorney, candidates are neck-in-neck.
  • In the former, Sara Innamorato, the Democrat, has a 3-point lead against Republican candidate Joseph Rockey.
  • 79% of voters were found to be concerned about sexually violent crimes, while 81% expressed concern regarding hate crimes.
  • “The numbers are clear, Pittsburgh voters want elected officials who will use their platform to advocate for survivors and victims of crime,” said SURVIVOR PAC founder and Pittsburgh native Madison Campbell.

Effectv Taps Former Snap Exec Chris Vail to Head Political Sales

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Effectv , the ad sales division of Comcast Cable, today announced two key talent appointments in its political sales sector, one of the company’s major verticals.

Key Points: 
  • Effectv , the ad sales division of Comcast Cable, today announced two key talent appointments in its political sales sector, one of the company’s major verticals.
  • Chris Vail, who was most recently Head of Government, Political and Omni-channel Advertising at Snap, is joining the company as VP, Political Sales.
  • Vail joins Effectv this month and brings more than 16 years of experience building, growing, mentoring and inspiring high-performing political ad sales teams at both start-ups and global brands such as Amazon and, most recently, Snap.
  • Before Snap, Vail served as the VP of sales for Downstream, an early-stage ad tech company.

NEW POLL: California U.S. Senate Race a Tossup Among Latino Voters

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced the results of their California statewide poll of Latino voters ahead of the 2024 March Primary Election.

Key Points: 
  • The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) announced the results of their California statewide poll of Latino voters ahead of the 2024 March Primary Election.
  • California’s Latino voters, the second largest voting bloc in the state, will be pivotal in the U.S. Senate race to replace the late-Senator Dianne Feinstein.
  • The Latino Community Foundation commissioned the statewide poll of California’s Latino Voters from BSP Research.
  • They surveyed 900 Latino registered voters across California for a margin-of-error of +/- 3.3%.

Governor Newsom Outsources Housing Stance to Corporate Landlords, says Justice for Renters

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

“It’s disturbing to learn that the industry speaks for the Governor,” said Denny Zane, Co-chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights (SMRR) and Director at Move CA.

Key Points: 
  • “It’s disturbing to learn that the industry speaks for the Governor,” said Denny Zane, Co-chair of Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights (SMRR) and Director at Move CA.
  • “Nevertheless, we remain hopeful Governor Newsom speaks for himself.”
    “Renters are hurting more now than ever.
  • “We now are losing more affordable units than we ever could build.
  • The Justice for Renters Act will chart a different course.”
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