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Our articles explore the intersection of crisis communications, reputation defense, political strategy, and the evolving dynamics of search and media.

Digital Opposition Research: The Strategy That Protects Candidates, CEOs, and Public Figures From Surprise Attacks
Gregory Graf Gregory Graf

Digital Opposition Research: The Strategy That Protects Candidates, CEOs, and Public Figures From Surprise Attacks

Opponents now weaponize online content, old articles, activist blogs, planted stories, and search algorithms to define a candidate or executive before they ever respond. A digital vulnerability assessment reveals these risks early and prevents misleading narratives from becoming the top result in Google or AI summaries. This post explains why modern opposition research must include online footprint analysis, search exposure mapping, and strategic content placement to protect campaigns and high-profile leaders.

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Political SEO: The Strategy Most State Legislative Candidates Ignore Until It Is Too Late

Political SEO: The Strategy Most State Legislative Candidates Ignore Until It Is Too Late

Political campaigns rise or fall on what voters see when they search a candidate’s name. Most state legislative candidates never realize how much damage an unprotected search result can cause until an opponent defines them online. This post explains why political SEO, narrative control, and a strong content firewall have become essential parts of modern campaigns.

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