Matthew McDermott
Senior Vice President @ Whitman Insight Strategies
- Role
- Senior Vice President at Whitman Insight Strategies
- Location
- Providence, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew McDermott
Matt is an experienced public opinion researcher and communications strategist for political candidates, issue advocacy organizations, and corporate brands. He has more than a decade of experience helping clients make strategic decisions, tell their story, and grow their brand using custom research solutions and analytics. As a Senior Vice President at Whitman Insight Strategies, Matt leads a team in the design and management of quantitative and qualitative research engagements globally, with specialities in brand equity research, brand positioning + messaging, segmentation, concept testing, communications evaluation, and thought leadership.He is a RIVA-trained moderator and has conducted more than focus groups, in-depth interviews, and ethnographies among various audiences over the years. Matt is a graduate of the George Washington University. Outside of his professional work, he also serves as Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Campaign Board and member of its Board of Directors.
Experience
Senior Vice President
Apr 2023 — Present
Education
The George Washington University
B.A., Political Science, Geography
2008 — 2012
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Government, Political Science
2010 — 2011
Skills
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Political Polling
- Community Outreach
- Legislative Relations
- Policy Analysis
- Community Organizing
- Public Policy
- Blogging
- Grassroots
- Grassroots Organizing
- Politics
- Direct Mail Campaigns
- Political Science
- Political Communication
- Political Campaigns
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Political Consulting
- Strategic Communications
- Research
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