Why Targeting Smart
Political Case Study
Stand Out, Be Found, Drive Results with Targeting Smart
Boost your brand awareness and reach your precisely targeted audience with our massive voter database and cutting edge digital ad delivery technology.
Cutting Through the Noise: How Digital Marketing Wins Elections
Precision Targeting Reaches Voters Who Can Make a Difference.
Forget megaphones and mass mailers. Today's elections are won by reaching the right voters with the right message at the right time. In our digital age, political campaigns are wielding the power of technology to connect with constituents, raise funds, and ultimately, secure victory. This shift unlocks incredible potential for reach, targeted messaging, and fostering deeper voter connections. Targeting Smart's digital tools connect you with voters who matter most, turning them into passionate supporters.
Targeting & Outreach Strategies
Over the years, Targeting Smart has been involved in over 185 political campaigns across the United States... Most carry a similar theme; How to reach likely target voters that would matter most to their political campaigns; "where are the votes."
In the case cited below, Targeting Smart worked with client(s) to better identify with the office they were seeking and the competition. Ultimately putting together a strategic plan to reach those voters and within the allowed ad budget. This included:
1. Deep Dive into Voter Data:
- Massive Database: Targeting Smart boasts an extensive voter database, exceeding 200+ million voter records with hundreds of user selectable attributes per individual. This goes beyond basic demographics, including information like:
- Demographics: Age, location, income, education, etc.
- Psychographics: Interests, values, lifestyle, political views, etc.
- Consumer Behavior: Voting history, online activity, etc.
- Precise Targeting: This rich data allows for hyper-targeted campaigns, reaching voters based on specific criteria that align with the candidate's platform and campaign goals. This minimizes wasted resources on reaching irrelevant voters.
2. Multi-Channel Approach:
- Beyond Social Media: Targeting Smart goes beyond relying solely on social media platforms like Facebook or Google Ads. We utilize a variety of channels, including:
- Programmatic Display: Reaching voters across a vast network of websites and apps.
- Connected TV (CTV): Targeting specific households with ads on streaming services.
- Pre-roll Video: A pre-roll ad is a video advertisement that automatically plays directly before a featured video on both mobile and desktop. These ads are commonly 15, 30, or 60 seconds long.
Pre-roll advertising is extremely practical. Running an ad before the user’s desired content means the audience is likely still engaged, interested, and willing to sit through a brief ad to get to the content they want to see. Since they’re waiting for something specific, there’s a higher chance they’ll watch your ad for at least for a few seconds, if not in its entirety. - Mobile Advertising: Reaching voters on their smartphones with our cutting edge "anywhere, anytime" technology.
- Internet Radio: Delivering targeted audio ads to specific listener segments.
This multi-channel approach ensures the campaign message reaches voters wherever they consume content.
By combining a massive voter database, multi-channel reach, data-driven optimization, and transparent targeting practices, Targeting Smart empowers political campaigns to achieve data-driven victories.

3. Data-Driven Optimization:
Real-Time Analytics: Targeting Smart provides clients with access to a secure dashboard that tracks campaign performance in real-time. This allows for data-driven decision-making and continuous optimization.
- A/B Testing: They utilize A/B testing to compare different ad variations and targeting strategies, ensuring the most effective approach is used.
- Human Expertise: While they leverage technology, Targeting Smart also emphasizes the importance of human expertise. Their team of campaign veterans analyzes data and provides strategic guidance to clients.
4. Transparency and Control:
No Black Box: Unlike algorithm-based platforms, Targeting Smart provides transparency into their targeting methods. Clients have control over who sees their ads and can make informed decisions based on the data.
Direct Access to Data: Clients have access to the voter database and can query specific audiences, analyze crosstabs, and view data visualizations.
IMPORTANT:
A word about smart digital-driven voter targeting
Precision in digital advertising requires a delicate balance. While our vast database empowers you with deep consumer and voter insights, over-targeting can limit your reach.
Our experts work closely with you to find the sweet spot – maximizing your reach while ensuring your message resonates with the most receptive audience; something social media providers (for example Google Ads, LinkedIn, and others) can't perform with their automated tools.
Deep Dive Analysis
Deep Dive Analysis
Deep Dive Analysis
Selectable Attributes
The following are selectable data attributes to refine your targeting goals.
INDIVIDUAL - Registration Status (Active vs. Inactive) - First Name - Middle Name - Last Name - Name Suffix - Birthdate - Official Reg Date - Calculated Reg Date - Age - Ethnic Description - Broad Ethnic Groupings - State Voter ID - County Voter ID - Party Identification - Gender - Military Status (Active) - Marital Status - Veteran - Gun Owner - Concealed Weapons Permit - Occupation Industry - Occupation - Business Owner - Median Education Years - Absentee Types - Net Worth - Absentee - Likely Religion - Hispanic Country of Origin DONOR INFO - FEC Total Donations Amount - FEC Total Donations Range - FEC Last Donation Date - FEC Donors Avg Donation - FEC Avg Donation Range - FEC Donors Primary Recipient - Religious Contributor - Political Contributor - Donates Environment Causes - Donates To Charity - Donates to Animal Welfare - Donates to Arts and Culture - Donates to Childrens Causes - Donates to - Healthcare - Donates to International Aid - Donates to Wildlife Orgs - Donates to Conservatives - Donates to Liberals - Donates to Local Community - Donates to Veterans Causes |
HOBBIES - Interest in Automotive - Interest in Military History - Interest in Religion - Interest in Science Space - Interest in Education Online - Interest in Electronic Gaming - Interest in Theater - Interest in the Arts - Interest in Musical Instruments - Interest in Home Repair - Interest in Auto Work - Interest in Sewing Knitting - Interest in Woodworking - Interest in Tennis - Interest in Golf - Interest in Photography - Interest in Aviation - Interest in House Plants - Interest in Crafts - Interest in Gardening - Interest in Photography Video - Interest in Smoking - Interest in Home Furnishings - Interest in Home Improvement - Interest in Food/Wines - Interest in Cooking General - Interest in Cooking Gourmet - Interest in Foods Natural - Interest in Board Games - Interest in Gaming Casino - Interest in Lottery - Interest in Travel Domestic - Interest in Travel International - Interest in Travel Cruise - Interest in Exercise Health - Interest in Running/Jogging - Interest in Exercise Walking - Interest in Exercise Aerobic - Interest in Auto Racing - Interest in Spectator Sports - Interest in Football - Interest in Baseball - Interest in Basketball - Interest in Hockey - Interest in Soccer - Interest in Snow Skiing - Interest in Motorcycling - Interest in NASCAR - Interest in Boating/Sailing - Interest in Scuba Diving - Interest in Sports Leisure - Interest in Hunting - Interest in Fishing - Interest in Shooting |
CONSUMER - Upscale Buyer - Upscale Male Buyer - Upscale Female Buyer - Estimated Home Value - Home Purchase Date - Home Purchase Price - Land Value - Home Owner/Renter - Property Type - Dwelling Type - Likely Union Member - Home Office - Neighborhood Lifestyle - Income Education - Investor - Horse Owner - Cat Owner - Dog Owner - Other Pet Owner CREDIT CARD & SCORES - Amex Gold or Platinum Card - Credit Range - Credit Score - Discover CC - Discover Gold or Premium CC - Gold or Premium Gas CC - Household # Lines of Credit - # of Generations in Household - Mastercard Gold or Premium CC - Newly Issued CCs - Other Credit Card - Presence of Bankcard - Presence of CCs - Presence of Gas / Dept. Store CC - Presence of Gold / Platinum CC - Presence of Premium CC - Presence of Upscale Retail CC - Travel Entertainment CC - Visa Gold or Premium CC - Visa Regular CC MODELED BEHAVIOR - Political Leanings - Issue Preferences - Read Mail - On Social Media - Rideshare Users - TV Viewer or Cord Cutter |
HOUSEHOLD INFO - Buyer of Antiques - Buyer of Art - General Collector - Stamps Collector - Coins Collector - Arts Collector - Antiques Collector - Avid Collector - Sports Collector - Military Collector - Interest in Current Affairs - Interest in Politics - General Reading - Religious Reading - Science Fiction Reading - Magazines Reading - Audio Book Reading - Book Buyer - Family Magazine - Female Oriented Magazine - Religious Magazine - Gardening Magazine - Culinary Interest Magazine - Health Fitness Magazine - Do It Yourself Magazine - Financial Magazine VOTER HISTORY - Complex Elections Returns - Primary Ballot Returns - Early Voting - General Elections - Primary Elections - Local Elections - Special Elections - Vote Frequency |
BOUNDRIES - NEW Congressional Districts - OLD Congressional Districts - NEW State Senate Districts - OLD State Senate Districts - NEW State House Districts - OLD State House Districts - Counties - FIPS - Precinct/Voting Districts - Cities - City Council Districts - Commissioner District - Hamlet/Community Areas - Towns - Unified School Districts - Public Utility Districts - School Districts - Judicial Districts - Cable Zones (NCC) - Nielsen DMA Zones CONTACT INFO - Landline Telephone Number - Telephone Cell Flag - Telephone Confidence Code - Emails (additional cost) - Mailing Address - Mailing Extra Address - Mailing City - Mailing State - Mailing Zip Code - Mailing ZipPlus4 |
Selectable Database Field Attributes
GEOGRAPHY Street State County City Postal Code MARITAL STATUS, AGE AND LIFESTAGE Gender Marital Status Year of Birth Full Date of Birth Age (banded) Partner’s Year of Birth Partner’s Full Date of Birth Individual’s Lifestage–Age Driven Household Level Lifestage–Age Driven Individual’s Lifestage–Family Status Driven Household Lifestage–Family Status Driven Young Adult Still Living at Home Number of Young Adults Still Living at Home PRESENCE OF CHILDREN Parent Status Dependent Children in Household Number of Children at Home (0-21 Years) Number of Children in the Household Aged 00-10 Number of Children in the Household Aged 00-16 Number of Children in the Household Aged 11-16 Number of Children in the Household Aged 17-21 Child at Home 0-4 Years Old Child at Home 5-7 Years Old Child at Home 8-10 Years Old Child at Home 11-16 Years Old Child at Home 17-21 Years Old Age of Eldest Child Age of Eldest Child in Household Age of Youngest Child Age of Youngest Child in Household Children’s Year of Birth HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Head of Household Indicator Household Size–Number of Adults in Household Total Household Size (Adults and Children) Summary Household Composition Detailed Household Composition HOME AND PROPERTY Home Ownership Status How Many Times Homebuyer (1st, 2nd, 3rd+ Home) Year Moved to Address Length of Residence (Banded) Month Moved into Current Home Year Current Household Moved Into the Address Household Length of Residence (Banded) Type of Property Number of Bedrooms Date Home Built OCCUPATION AND EMPLOYMENT MEASURES Individual’s Occupation Partner’s Occupation Individual’s Employment Status Partner’s Employment Status Self Employed Partner is Self Employed Run Business From Home (You) Run Business From Home (Partner) Individual or Partner is Professional/Manager Individual or Partner is Educational/Medical Individual or Partner is Office/Clerical/Shopworker Individual or Partner is Craftsman/Tradesman Individual or Partner is Manual/factory worker Individual or Partner is Self Employed Individual or Partner is Housewife Individual or Partner is Retired Individual or Partner is Student Number of Students in Household INCOME AND AFFLUENCE MEASURES Combined Annual Household Income Equivalised Income Equivalised Household Income Indexed to US Average Net Household Income Per Week (Banded) Net Household Income Per Week Indexed to US Average Discretionary Household Income Per Week (Banded) Dual Income No Kids Yet Affluence Ranking Household Affluence Ranking Lifestage by Affluence Household Level Lifestage by Affluence Household Socio Economic Classification Individual Has an Earning Occupation Partner has an Earning Occupation Incomes Across Individual and Partner Number of earners in the household Proportion of Adults Earning Number of Unemployed in the Household Proportion Adults Unemployed Number of Non-Earning Adults in Household Household Employment Status (Based on Household’s Primary Couple) Pensioner Status (Based on Household’s Primary Couple) LIFESTYLE–REGULAR LEISURE INTERESTS Bet on Horse Racing Book Reading Charities/Voluntary Work Crossword Puzzles Current Affairs Cycling Do-It-Yourself Eating Out Fashion Clothing Fine Art/Antiques Football Foreign Travel Further Education Gardening Going to the Gym Going to the Pub Golf Gourmet Cooking Fine Foods & Wines Grandchildren Health Foods Hiking/Walking Household Pets Jogging/Physical Exercise Listening to Music National Trust Personal Computing Prize Draws & Competitions Religious Activities Snow Skiing Theatre, Cultural/Arts Events Vitamins/Food Supplements Wildlife/Environmental Concerns Non Smoking Household Cultural Pursuits Interest level Entertainment Interest level Animal/Nature Awareness level Outdoor Pursuits level TRAVEL Take European Holidays Take USA Holidays–Ranked Likelihood Take Rest of the World Holidays–Ranked Likelihood Foreign Travel as a regular hobby Snow Skiing as a regular hobby | NEWSPAPER READERSHIP Quality Newspaper Readers Mid-Market Newspaper Readers Popular Newspaper Readers Financial Times TECHNOLOGY Have a PC in the Household Have Internet Access at Home Have Internet Broadband Personal Computing as a Regular Interest Games Console Digital Camera Mobile/Music Streaming Device Have Flat Screen TV Have HD TV Pay to View TV Subscription Cable TV Satellite TV Mobile Phone Mobile Contract Payment Type (Contract/Pre-Pay) Household Technology Ranking Consumer Electronics Audience Segmentation (Spend on Technology and Motivation to Buy) Telecoms Audience Segmentation (Spend on Communication Services and Devices and Motivation to Buy) AUTOMOTIVE Motorist Bought a Car Under 3 Years Old SMMT Car Classification Age of Car Bought Car New/Used Number of Cars in Household Car Fuel Type (Petrol/Diesel) Annual Mileage INSURANCE RENEWAL Car Insurance Expiry Month Buildings Insurance Expiry Month Contents Insurance Expiry Month Changed Home Insurance Provider in Last 3 Years Level of Motor no Claims Discount FINANCE AND INSURANCE Have a Mortgage Individual/Partner has Personal Loan–Ranked Likelihood Personal Loan Individual/Partner is Credit Card Holder Household Credit Card Ownership Number of Credit Cards Have Visa/Master Card Have American Express Card Have a Store/Shop Card Have a Debit Card Private Pension–Ranked Likelihood Private Pension Regular Savings Plan–Ranked Likelihood Regular Savings Plan Child Savings Plan–Ranked Likelihood Child Savings Plan Unit Trusts/High Interest Investments Own Stocks/Shares Have an ISA Investment Activity Ranking Household Level Investment Activity Ranking Life Assurance–Ranked Likelihood Life Insurance Private Medical Insurance–Ranked Likelihood Private Medical Insurance Accident Insurance–Ranked Likelihood Accident Insurance Funeral Plan–Ranked Likelihood Funeral Plan Insurance Activity Ranking Household Level Insurance Activity Ranking Will CHARITY INTERESTS AND ACTIVITY Charities/Voluntary Work Charity Donor Ranking Household level Charity Donor Ranking Donate to Environmental/Animal/Wildlife Causes– Ranked Likelihood Donate to Animal Pet Welfare Donate to Environmental Causes Donate to Wildlife Care Donate to Global Causes–Ranked Likelihood Donate to Disaster Relief Donate to Third World Donate to Other Causes Donate to Local Causes Donate to Children’s Welfare Donate to Help the Elderly Donate to Medical Research Donate to Disabled/Handicapped Donate to Cancer Research Donate to Help the Homeless METHOD OF DONATION Contribute to Charity in the Street/at the Door Contribute to Charity by Post–Ranked Likelihood Contribute to Charity by Post Contribute by–Direct Debit Contribute by–Internet ENVIRONMENT Environment Friendly Product Levels Recycled Product Levels Green Status–Ranked Percentile CHANNEL BEHAVIOUR Probability to Buy Groceries Online–Often Probability to Buy Groceries Online–Sometimes Probability to Buy Groceries Online–Never Probability to Buy Insurance–Online Probability to Buy Insurance–in shop Probability to Buy Insurance–by phone Probability to use Internet for–Email Probability to use Internet for–Google Probability to use Internet for–eBay Probability to use Internet for–Weather News Probability to use Internet for–Price Comparison Probability to use Internet for–Social Networking Probability to use Internet for–Messaging Probability to use Internet for–Gambling/Betting Probability to use Internet for–Games Playing Probability to use Internet for–Paying Bills Probability to Research Tech Prod–Online Probability to Research Tech Prod–in shop Probability to Research Tech Prod–from Catalogue Probability to Buy Technical Prod–Online Probability to Buy Technical Prod–in Shop Probability to Buy Technical Prod–via Catalogue Probability to Use Mobile Phone for–Internet Probability to Have Freeview TV Probability to Have Satellite TV Probability to Have Cable TV Probability to Read News Online–Often Probability to Read News Online–Never Probability to Read News Online–Sometimes Probability to Book Holiday via–Internet Probability to Book Holiday via–Agent Online Purchase Frequency Online Behaviour Segments MAIL ORDER Shopping by Catalogue Interest Mail Order Frequency GROCERY SHOPPING Main Shopping Weekly Grocery Spend CHANNEL PREDICTOR Preference to Receive Marketing Communications via Email Preference to Receive Marketing Communications via Direct Mail Preference to Receive Marketing Communications via Telephone Preference to Receive Marketing Communications via Text Preference to Receive Marketing Communications via Social Networking Channel Preference Mix Segments |