Caldwell, NJ – Publitics was named a finalist in six Stanley F. Reed Award categories by Campaigns and Elections Magazine for their political and public affairs work in 2021.  The Reed Awards, named after Campaigns & Elections founder Stanley Foster Reed, embody excellence in political campaigning, campaign management, political consulting and political design, grassroots & advocacy. Reed Award winners represent the very best the political campaign and advocacy industries have to offer. The 2022 Reed Awards will honor winners across 22 distinct category groups, representing the different specialisms of the political campaign industry.

Publitics was nominated in four categories for their work with Committee to Build the Economy’s independent expenditure on behalf of Governor Phil Murphy’s re-election.  They were also nominated in two categories for their work on Essex County’s nationally-recognized COVID-19 vaccination rollout and public health campaign.

“We are constantly working to innovate for our clients, find new ways to break through and tackle big strategic challenges with cutting edge creative,” said Publitics Founder and Principal Matt Krayton.  “We have been developing new methods to test messaging and creative in a way that aligns with how audiences experience communications in real life. The value of the approach shows in the results, but it is always an honor to be named a Reeds finalist,” he continued.

“Publitics is engaged to move the needle on the highest leverage challenges our clients face. We are constantly honing our craft to deliver compelling media that cuts through the noise. 2021 was an enormously successful year for our firm highlighted by helping secure a hard-fought victory for Governor Phil Murphy and working with Essex County, NJ to promote their nationally-recognized vaccination operation,” said Publitics Principal Henry de Koninck.

“At Publitics, our goal is to provide data-driven strategies. We have invested in keeping our finger on the pulse of consumer and voter behavior and pair that understanding with new technologies to ensure that our clients are always one step ahead,” said Publitics Director Sam Liebman.

Finalist Categories:

• Best Villain in a Direct Mail Piece,
• Best Use of Technology to Support a Direct Mail Program,
• Best Mail Piece for an Independent Expenditure (Statewide)
• Best Mail Piece to Support a Vote-by-Mail Program
• Best Mail Piece for a Public Affairs/Issue Advocacy Campaign
• Best Online Video for Public Affairs/Issue Advocacy (Public Health)