Strategic planning Develop and execute targeted campaign strategies and action plans directed at politicians, community groups, the media, special interest groups, and opponents. Polling and market research Evaluate the landscape to assess project vulnerability through surveys, demographic, and political histories, media searches, and use of proprietary databases. Identify key pressure points. Grassroots coalition building Organise local campaign groups, create advocacy, build coalitions, and identify and neutralise opposition. Orchestrate public events Devise appearances at public gatherings, community meetings, public hearings, and local and regional government meetings. Message development Generate video, slide, and other briefing materials, as well as media packs and print advertising. Production of collateral Create print pieces, campaign pins, bumper stickers, lapel buttons, among other items. Media and communications support Develop materials and advise clients. Work with news media to promote the desired message. Political due diligence Anticipate opposition activities. Respond to crisis situations by implementing damage-control strategies. Political discourse Understand how to make a point in the most volatile of circumstances. © Copyright 2009, The Saint Consulting Group, Inc.