Center for Effective Government: Dynamics of Digital Media and Politics

Digital and social media play a significant and ever-growing role in today’s politics. How should we reckon with this dynamic, powerful part of our political landscape? UChicago Center for Effective Government hosted an expert panel discussion with several of the nation’s top Republican and Democratic political digital strategists. The panel discussed emerging trends in digital political practices and social media, considering the critical challenges they pose for political actors, governments, digital media companies, and individuals in the US and around the world.

Panelists included:
Ben Olson, President, Arena (moderator)
Kari Chisholm, President, Mandate Media
Carter Kidd, Chief Operating Officer, Campaign Solutions
Annie Levene, Partner, Rising Tide Interactive
Patrick McHugh, Co-founder and Partner, Gambit Strategies
Shannon Chatlos, Senior Vice President, Strategic Partners & Media