Grisko’s Best of 2018
Working with our clients kept the Grisko team busy throughout 2018, but when we did have free time, we were watching, listening and reading, both to stay informed and to relax. Mostly new, but with a few classics thrown in, here are some of our favorites from 2018. Books An American Marriage – Tayari Jones […]
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“Early Returns” from Election Day 2018 in Chicagoland
On Election Day 2018, I headed to the Chicago exurbs to take part in a congressional get-out-the-vote (GOTV) effort. I’ve posted before about my previous work as a political field organizer, and in the final stretch of Campaign 2018, I was eager to dust off my clipboard and connect with voters. What began with a […]
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Let the Fun Begin
It’s the day after the election, and let the campaign begin. Yes, that’s right, less than four months to go before a historic Chicago mayoral election. Just when you thought you were spared more political ads. Let’s take a look at what we know, and what we don’t know. We know that Chicago and Illinois […]
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Why Your Vote Matters
Since public affairs is a core service we offer at Grisko, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to win hearts and minds. Public affairs, broadly defined, takes a political campaign approach to win approval of, or try to stop, a matter of policy. We develop and test messages, form coalitions, raise awareness […]
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Scout’s Honor
Any young professional knows it’s tricky navigating the transition from college and internships to a full-time career, just as any Boy Scout how difficult it is to start a fire after the rain. But in either case, if you tackle the challenge with the right mindset, team and tools, nothing is impossible. In the years […]
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