Blog Posts

April 1, 2025 / Blog Posts

How a Small, Volunteer-Led Campaign Used DemocraticAds.com to Win Against the Odds

This win highlights a game-changing reality for smaller campaigns: you don’t need a massive digital budget, a high-powered creative agency, or a team of advertising technology experts to run effective digital ads. With the right tools, even any campaign can maximize its reach and impact.

March 18, 2025 / Blog Posts

Digital Advertising Mistakes That Cost Political Campaigns—And How Agencies Can Avoid Them

Agencies that avoid these digital pitfalls and embrace targeted, data-driven, and adaptable digital advertising will have a decisive advantage in the races they run.

March 12, 2025 / Blog Posts

Women’s History Month Spotlight: How to Reach Women and Drive Turnout

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we recognize the resilience and contributions of women who have continuously advocated for equality and justice. It’s also a time to reflect on the evolving role of women in politics—how they vote, what drives them to the polls, and where they get their information.

March 4, 2025 / Blog Posts

The New Persuadables on Capitol Hill: Navigating a Shifting Legislative Landscape

With the recent seismic shifts in federal leadership, it’s clear that the landscape on Capitol Hill is evolving quickly. As control of Congress remains narrowly divided, advocacy organizations and political campaigns must adopt a more strategic and targeted approach to ensure their messages reach the right decision-makers.

March 3, 2025 / Blog Posts

The Unstoppable Rise of CTV: What It Means for Public Affairs and Advocacy

Connected TV (CTV) isn’t the future—it’s the now. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed an unprecedented shift in how audiences consume content, creating new opportunities for organizations looking to reach highly engaged viewers where they are.

February 20, 2025 / Blog Posts

DSPolitical Named a Finalist for 12 Reed Awards

We’re excited to share some incredible news—we have been named a finalist in 12 categories for Campaigns & Elections’ 2025 Reed Awards!

February 13, 2025 / Blog Posts

The Road Ahead: How Key Elections Can Shape 2025 and Beyond

Leading up to the 2026 midterm elections, there are a number of special elections this year across the country. Recent wins show that when campaigns invest in data-driven outreach and voter mobilization, it can make a real impact—even in the toughest political environments.

February 12, 2025 / Blog Posts

Here’s Why Your Public Affairs Advertising Strategy Needs a Reset

With a new administration in place, federal agencies are shifting priorities, new leadership is taking the reins, and regulatory and policy battles are already unfolding. If your public affairs strategy hasn’t adjusted yet, you’re already behind.

February 5, 2025 / Blog Posts

Reaching Pro-Choice Voters with Precision

DSPolitical, in partnership with Catalist, offers Pro-Choice Audiences—custom-built voter segments designed to help campaigns persuade and mobilize key pro-choice constituencies.

February 4, 2025 / Blog Posts

Black History Month Spotlight: Navigating Voter Trends and Engagement

As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the resilience, achievements, and invaluable contributions of the Black community.