Political consultant John Ashford will be on campus March 23 to speak to students about how modern technology is employed in analyzing political audiences and in devising and targeting appropriate messages to that audience. Dr. Donal Stanton will host Ashford’s presentation in his 5:30 p.m. class at Craig Hall, room 204. A reception will precede the presentation at 4 p.m. in Craig Hall, room 334.

About Ashford

Ashford is the chairman and chief executive officer of The Hawthorn Group, an international public affairs and public relations firm in Washington, D.C. Hawthorn helps corporations, associations and non-profit organizations solve communications problems. Ashford, a Missouri native, worked on hundreds of candidate and corporate campaigns before co-founding The Hawthorn Group in 1992. Ashford will be bringing on a 12th Missouri State student this summer for The Hawthorn Group’s internship program.

Event Details

Reception
Date: March 23
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Craig Hall, room 334

Presentation
Date: March 23
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Craig Hall, room 204