How is technology changing the way political campaigns, advocacy groups, and public affairs professionals reach and influence people?

In this episode of Public Affairs Trends, Matt Kenney, founding partner of Echo Canyon Consulting, shares his perspective on the changing world of political campaigns, grassroots advocacy, and public engagement.

Drawing on a career that has taken him from military service and law school into political consulting, Matt explains the differences between running candidate campaigns and building support around issues and causes. He also discusses how artificial intelligence and other technologies are influencing voter outreach, communications, and the way campaigns connect with communities.

The conversation also looks at the human side of public affairs. Matt shares his experience of building Echo Canyon Consulting, why relationships and trust continue to matter in an increasingly technology-driven environment, and what values-driven leadership means when reputations and public opinion are at stake.

As AI gives campaigns and advocacy groups new ways to reach people at scale, can technology make public engagement more effective without losing the authenticity and trust that meaningful relationships depend on?

Listen to the conversation and share your thoughts.