mckay public affairs expands to offer political consulting & public relations for local...
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McKay Public Affairs is expanding upon their current public affairs services to now include political consulting and public relations for local government races. The McKay Public Affairs team will continue to provide legislative advocacy, public relations, social and traditional media outreach and procurement consultation services to their clients, but will now also work as a resource to help promote and guide candidates running for local government offices in South Carolina.TRANSCRIPT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nick McCormac 803-256-4645 or [email protected]
McKay Public Affairs Expands to Offer Political Consulting McKay Public Affairs Expands to Offer Political Consulting & Public Relations for Local Government Campaigns& Public Relations for Local Government Campaigns
COLUMBIA, SC - McKay Public Affairs is expanding upon their current public affairs services to now include political consulting and
public relations for local government races. The McKay Public Affairs team will continue to provide legislative advocacy, public
relations, social and traditional media outreach and procurement consultation services to their clients, but will now also work as a
resource to help promote and guide candidates running for local government offices in South Carolina.
The decision to expand their services was made after McKay Public Affairs successfully ran the write-in campaign of West Columbia
City Councilman Temus C. “Tem” Miles Jr. Councilman Miles won a landslide election over four other candidates, all of whom were
listed on the November 2013 ballot.
“I knew my race would be an uphill battle because I was not listed on the ballot and had to convince enough people in my district to
write me in. I was a political newcomer, yet McKay Public Affairs combined their knowledge of the political arena, local government
promotions, social media outreach and sheer hard work to help me win what many said was an impossible race. We won by double
digits,” stated Miles. “They have the knowledge, creativity and the work ethic to manage and promote incumbents, challengers and
even a write-in candidate.”
Before joining MPA, Senior Vice President Ashley Hunter spent several years as a political consultant and worked for Rod Shealy,
one of the most noted political consultants in South Carolina history. “Working with Rod taught me how to run a race from the ground
up. He was a great mentor and friend, and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to learn from him,” stated Hunter. Shealy passed
away in 2010 after battling brain cancer.
Hunter stated her experience coupled with Director of Communications Nick McCormac’s journalism background creates a unique fit
for helping promote local candidates. “Councilman Miles’ victory showed us that the time is right to expand. So many city and county
council members just need help with the basics: a website, social media presence, or a newsletter. Even in races where the deck is
stacked against a candidate, we know the ins and outs of local government operations and have great relationships with members of
the media. We are ready to use that knowledge to expand our services,” stated Hunter.
To discuss your campaign for office with the McKay Public Affairs team, call 803-705-2151 or email [email protected].
You can also visit our website at www.mckayfirm.com/publicaffairs/
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