Former Manager of Political Affairs and Federation Relations Joins Levick Strategic Communications

Washington , D.C. – December 13, 2007 –Matthew Haller, an experienced political and grass roots communications professional, has joined Levick Strategic Communications as a Director in the firm’s International Affairs Practice Group.

Matt Haller most recently served as Manager of Political Affairs and Federation Relations at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this role, Haller managed a variety of grassroots and “grasstops” lobbying and mobilization campaigns, and has an impressive array of issue experience in multiple political arenas. Specifically, Mr. Haller built the Chamber’s successful political grassroots field operation, which placed more than 500 people on the ground, working to turn out pro-business voters in support of Chamber-endorsed candidates in the 2004 and 2006 election cycles.  

Haller also managed the Chamber’s election-related activities, including the business lobby’s largest ever voter education campaign. Through television ads, direct mail, phone calls, electronic communications and field operations, the $20 million campaign helped educate Chamber members and the general public about candidates in congressional races and issues important to business.

Steve Ellis , Senior Vice President and head of the firm’s International Affairs Practice Group, said Haller’s grassroots and public affairs background will prove valuable to Levick’s national and international clients.

“Matt’s knowledge and experience in developing effective grassroots campaigns will help provide Levick’s international clients with a better understanding of the political and economic environment in the U.S. By creating focused grassroots communications plans, Matt will support Levick’s ability to bring the benefits of expanding globalization to our clients.

Haller said that he is excited to be joining Levick’s International Affairs Practice Group.

“To work at a firm with the stature of Levick Strategic Communications is truly an exciting opportunity for me,” said Haller. “I look forward to using my experience in grassroots and public affairs communications to provide international clients with comprehensive strategies that help them meet their goals in communicating with U.S. audiences at all levels.”

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