The Different Language of Populists and the Establishment

Patrick Skarr, Vice PresidentThe last Republican debate had fewer voices, but was nonetheless filled with jabs, interpolations, and rebuttals. There has been plenty of commentary about whether or not voters should base their decisions on who performs best in these reality TV contests. However, this critique appears to be an attempt to change the narrative

2016-01-15T22:31:22+00:00January 15, 2016|Tags: |

Trump

Andrew Touhy, Account Executive The GOP frontrunner, Donald Trump, just released his first television ad of the 2016 presidential campaign. Regardless of your political or personal opinion of Trump, his ad is entirely consistent with the brand he has cultivated and protected over many years. "I am very proud of this ad," Trump said in a statement. "I don’t know

2016-01-08T22:37:54+00:00January 8, 2016|Tags: , , , |

9,860 Characters Too Many

Patrick Skarr, Vice President “…he who seeks to deceive will always find someone who will allow himself to be deceived.” Niccolò Machiavelli, The Prince, Chapter XVIIIFor all of the politicians, consultants and operatives who have been planning to win the presidency from the moment President Obama won in 2008 - or during the Nixon inauguration -

2016-01-07T21:31:54+00:00January 7, 2016|

Ronda Rousey: Keep your Eyes Forward, and your Chin Up

Andrew Touhy, Account Executive In Sunday’s highly anticipated UFC bantamweight title fight, one that saw Ronda Rousey boast about her sure victory over opponent Holly Holm before the fight, Rousey was knocked unconscious in the second round, shocking viewers world wide.ESPN said, “Former world boxing champion Holly Holm (10-0) scored the biggest upset in the sport's history Sunday,

2015-11-18T22:51:37+00:00November 18, 2015|Tags: |

When you are Ahead, Just Finish

Andrew Touhy, Account Executive As the common adage goes, “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” Florida Senator, Marco Rubio had another strong showing at Tuesday’s main GOP debate. It has become evident that his on-stage performances have begun to solidify the trust of both the GOP and potential voters in his ability to lead. Rubio’s

2015-11-16T21:03:52+00:00November 16, 2015|Tags: , |

The Far Reaching Influence of American TV on Canadian Politics

Steve Hamilton, Digital Media Director                Over here north of the border we just finished our big federal election, where Canada elected Justin Trudeau, son of legendary Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau as the new Prime Minister of Canada. He ousted 10-year incumbent Conservative party leader Stephen Harper and beat NDP leader Tom Mulcair to claim a

2015-11-13T14:38:20+00:00November 13, 2015|Tags: , , |

All News is Good News for the NFL

Andrew Touhy, Account Executive In the most simplistic terms, Roger Goodell took Tom Brady to court based on an NFL report, picked the venue, and still lost. In today’s 40-page ruling, Goodell was criticized heavily by U.S. District Judge Richard Berman for dispensing “his own brand of industrial justice.” For the most powerful, yet most detested

2015-09-04T01:48:48+00:00September 4, 2015|Tags: , |

Zurich One Step Closer to Completion: Future Success Remains in Details

Tracey Mendrek, Executive Vice PresidentOne year after breaking ground on the largest build-to-lease project currently in the United States, our client, Zurich North America, took one step closer to realizing their dream at a 'Topping Out' ceremony in Schaumburg, Illinois. Though the building is not complete, lifting the final beam to mark the structure's maximum

2015-08-27T17:58:54+00:00August 27, 2015|Tags: , , , , |

Weird is the New Black

Steve Hamilton – Digital Media Director In a world where Donald Trump is leading the Republican candidacy race, and Bruce Jenner’s sex change gets more air time than a massive explosion in China, things that are off the beaten path sometimes seem to get way more traction than they appear to warrant. In the world

2015-08-25T12:21:42+00:00August 25, 2015|Tags: |

The Main Bout on Thursday

Dennis Culloton, President and CEO Words, words, words. I am reasonably sure no one will be quoting Shakespeare in this week’s Fox News Republican Presidential Debate in Cleveland. We know Donald Trump and his adjectives, adverbs and insults will be there. The political media and the political junkies like me are spending a lot of

2015-08-05T13:09:36+00:00August 5, 2015|Tags: , , |
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