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How Winning Campaigns Are Run: Lessons from Kateryna Odarchenko

How Winning Campaigns Are Run: Lessons from Kateryna Odarchenko
What does a winning campaign actually look like — from the inside?
International political consultant Kateryna Odarchenko shares her step-by-step approach to running successful election and advocacy campaigns across Eastern Europe, Israel, Latin America, and the U.S.
Based on her book, The Game of Campaigns, this lecture provides a practical, tactical framework — not abstract theory. These strategies have been applied in real elections under pressure, with minimal budgets, and in complex political environments.

Key Takeaways from the Lecture

  • How to run a campaign with only 6% name recognition and 7 weeks left
  • Why WhatsApp outreach often outperforms expensive TV advertising
  • How to build a real campaign team: strategist, treasurer, field coordinators
  • Messaging strategies for segmented audiences: mothers, veterans, entrepreneurs
  • How to flip the narrative when your candidate faces online attacks
  • Understanding the difference between “decorative candidates” and serious contenders
  • Lessons from campaigns in Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Israel, and Washington D.C.

Who Can Benefit

This lecture is ideal for:
- Political candidates and campaign teams - Advocacy leaders and issue-based movements - Consultants expanding to international markets - Business owners exploring government relations (GR) and public affairs - Foundations and nonprofits involved in democratic development

Get the Full Playbook

For a complete guide to running winning campaigns, read The Game of Campaigns:

Watch the Full Lecture

Consulting and Engagement

Our team at SIC Group offers:
- Political consulting and campaign planning - Speaker engagements - International advocacy and GR strategies
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