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As the Masters begins, Will Feltus, Ben Angle, and I have a new piece in Campaigns & Elections magazine on the political viewership of big sporting events. TLDR: Republicans have a love affair with golf’s top tournaments. Democrats prefer the majors of the other country club sport, tennis. Republicans like to watch cars and horses speed around a track, while Democrats are more likely to watch basketball and soccer players race up and down the court and pitch. Viewers of every major sport are both more likely to vote and more likely to watch games and tournaments in real-time than viewers of other program formats. But the Masters broadcast is truly "a tradition unlike any other" - a politics-free viewing experience! For sports fans, it’s going to be a rare sanctuary until Election Day. Full piece here: https://lnkd.in/gvhPg4DE

Vianovo’s growth for 2024 gains velocity as we affiliate with Amy Smith, who joins the firm as Principal Advisor. Amy has led marketing and communications at flagship universities and for Global Fortune 500 companies. She bolsters the firm’s expertise in the higher education, defense, and technology sectors, among others. Amy will counsel management teams, boards, and public leaders on strategy, brand positioning, communications, issue management, and crisis response.

Vianovo partner Eddie Reeves says in today's competitive environment, you can't afford to simply wait for business to come to you. Read more below about how business owners can develop a strong business development mindset.

This past year, Vianovo turned 18 years old. During the past few months, we celebrated the milestone with our “18 for 18” campaign: 18 lessons from our first 18 years. In case you missed it, you can see them all here. Thank you to our clients and friends who have made it all possible. We are grateful. Happy New Year!

Founded in 2005, Vianovo is sharing 18 lessons from our first 18 years. 18) Good clients and good colleagues are like rocket fuel. Vianovo partner Blaine Bull says we’re grateful for our clients and each other. We’ve worked with so many brilliant, fun, compassionate people on things that matter. Thank you. #vianovo18for18

Founded in 2005, Vianovo is sharing 18 lessons from our first 18 years. 17) Stop digging. Vianovo partner Eddie Reeves says when you find yourself in a hole that you can’t get out of, sometimes it’s better to just stop digging. Doing so can help provide clarity and allow you to reassess the situation. #vianovo18for18

Founded in 2005, Vianovo is sharing 18 lessons from our first 18 years. 16) A second language es muy valioso. Vianovo partner James S. Taylor says speaking someone’s native language creates an instant connection. Our team is bicultural and bilingual and it’s amazing the trust it builds when doing business in Mexico and Latin America. #vianovo18for18

Founded in 2005, Vianovo is sharing 18 lessons from our first 18 years. 15) Have fun. Vianovo partner Rob Norcross says our clients work hard. We work hard. It’s important. But life's short. Laugh. #vianovo18for18

Founded in 2005, Vianovo is sharing 18 lessons from our first 18 years. 14) Make your case in the court of public opinion. Vianovo partner Hector Valle says the days of fighting out litigation within the confines of the courtroom protected from the public are long gone--you need to be prepared to win in the court of public opinion. We agree with Abraham Lincoln, who said, “In this age, in this country, public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail; against it, nothing can succeed.” #vianovo18for18

Founded in 2005, Vianovo is sharing 18 lessons from our first 18 years. 13) Listen to your clients. They know a lot. Vianovo partner Billy Moore says after more than 200 client engagements, we’ve learned we don't have all the answers and shouldn’t pretend to. Some of our best work has come from helping clients articulate and bring their own ideas to life. #vianovo18for18