Kevin Spidel has made his career in political campaigns and international advocacy organizations. From running critical campaigns with Amnesty International to managing a national Presidential field program to launching a national political action committee, he has brought new media strategies to political and advocacy campaigns. In 2007, Kevin moved back to Arizona from Washington DC to launch BlueDynamic, a public affairs firm. He went on to start Activating Word of Mouth, LLC working with well known brands and personalities. Currently he is the Community Architect for GannettLocal, a startup backed by Gannett focused on localized SMB marketing both online and offline. [Wikipedia]
Political Consultant, Field Management, Organizational Management, Political Adviser, Grassroots Development, Public Relations, Marketing, Web 2.0 and Web 3.0 consultant.
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“Kevin fully understands social media and especially social video. When I have a new product or idea I generally run it past Kevin for his feedback. He is simultaneously one of the most engaging characters in Social Media and one of the most knowledgeable. He’s provided us advice on everything from website design to word of mouth marketing campaigns. He is an impressive person and I really enjoy working with him.”
Few are as competent as Kevin when it comes to understanding the needs of building a business or political campaign. He excels in marketing and in his knowledge of new media tools and social networking. Always on the move and in the know before other, I highly recommend Kevin for marketing and business strategy.”
“Kevin is the most connected dude I know. That’s not the recommendation–I just had to say it! He knows more about new media, social media and just plain media–and how to connect them all successfully– more than anyone I’ve ever worked with! Kevin led a small group of creative types (me included) at a stealth launch of an educational media campaign in San Francisco. His ability to make solid decisions and incorporate everyone’s ideas–made it truly a joy to be part of his team. Kevin can run a successful creative campaign with his eyes closed. (But then it would slow down his tweeting and blogging ability!) He hits the ground running, with amazing organizational skills and a hit list of ideas ready to execute. He is a strong and mature manager who thrives in a creative environment–but takes the lead when it’s time to re-focus and make sense of the brainstorming and coffee talk! Kevin is a dedicated, hard worker who is definitely the type of person you hire to get things done. (And the type of person who will keep you smiling and laughing, even under pressure!)”
- Lynn Margherita, Executive Producer, PBS; Public Relations and Producer for Various Clients
“Kevin Spidel is extremely knowledgeable in the area of social networking and has helped us devise a strategy and execution of new technologies to move our brand into new Web 3 Marketing Strategies. He is knowledgeable, detail oriented and understands business. I recommend him highly.”
“Kevin is a gifted organizer and strategist with tremendous skill at bringing diverse groups together for a common cause. He has a strong passion for what he does but also understands the need to build support. He is detailed, transparent and persuasive in his approach and has a long track record of successful Campaigns to show for it. Kevin is a class act and I highly recommend him for any leadership position.”
- Gerald Le Melle, Deputy Executive Director, Amnesty International, USA.
“Kevin is a hard-working, energetic and driven individual who knows the ins-and-outs of social networking, media, and marketing. He has helped me launch my own Twitter account and make it successful and helped me develop my own personal blog. Using the techniques he taught me I have also helped my own clients and friends better utilize social media to accomplish their goals. Kevin is innovative and dedicated…I have no doubt he will succeed in anything he tries and would highly recommend him to other companies or individuals looking to increase their Web 2.0 (and 3.0!) capabilities.”
“Kevin is an extremely responsive and reliable organizer and coalition partner. He has was able to energize a team to wade into a difficult advocacy project on short notice — and with a national scale. I hope to work with him again some day!”
- David Edeli, Field Director, Global Trade Watch Division, Public Citizen
“Kevin Spidel is one of the most brilliant and effective political field strategist in the Democratic Party to date. From local grassroots efforts (his base) to national political and social campaigns, Spidel is the person you can turn to in order to ensure effective results. I loved working with him and would gladly do so again.”
- Nate Wilkes, National Deputy Press Secretary, Kucinich for President 2004
Kevin Spidel has made his career in political campaigns and international advocacy organizations. From running critical campaigns with Amnesty International to managing a national Presidential field program to launching a national political action committee, he has brought new media strategies to political and advocacy campaigns. In 2007, Kevin moved back to Arizona from Washington DC to launch BlueDynamic, a public affairs firm. He went on to start Activating Word of Mouth, LLC working with well known brands and personalities. Currently he is the Community Architect for GannettLocal, a startup backed by Gannett focused on localized SMB marketing both online and offline. [Wikipedia]
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