RICK REED – IN MEMORIAM
Revered GOP media strategist Rick Reed cemented his place in political history with the “Swift Boat Veterans for Truth” campaign, and as the ad man for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential primary upset. Rick’s Swift Boat ads played a significant role in shaping public opinion around the 2004 presidential election and ultimately influenced the outcome in favor of a victory for George W. Bush. The significance of this campaign introduced a new term, “Swiftboat”, to the political lexicon.
Tucker Carlson said, “Rick Reed is the smartest political consultant I know. And also the most decent.”
NICK WARD
Nick Ward is the writer and producer of the viral “Weekend at Biden’s” political parody ad. The ad, produced in collaboration with Patchwork Creative, gained over 1 million views in 48hrs, and over 5.5 million views on TikTok.
Mentored in Rick’s specialty of “bare-knuckle TV ad campaigns” and with success in the digital arena, Nick has helped Reed Media score notable wins including contributing to the defeat of Terry McAuliffe and flip of Virginia to Glenn Youngkin, as well as defeating the amendment to legalize corporate marijuana in Arkansas.
With a brand strategist and filmmaking background, Nick has worked as a producer and media strategist on congressional campaigns, state supreme court, and mayoral elections nationwide.
JIM MURPHY
Jim “Murph” Murphy is a veteran of political campaigns, having served as the National Political Director for Donald J. Trump for President and Director of the Independent Expenditure for Mitt Romney for President.
With decades of experience, Jim Murphy provides strategic counsel to political and corporate clients from Fortune 100 companies and trade associations in tackling some of the foremost challenges they face as business interests intersect with legislative and regulatory policies at the state and federal level.
Jim Murphy is an expert in crisis communications, strategic planning, and public affairs.
