Whether you’re a candidate in a tight race, a corporation facing regulatory battles fought in the court of public opinion, or a non-profit pushing critical change, you have a powerful message that must reach and move the right people.
Victory demands sharp creativity, ample resources, credible messengers, and a precise grasp of the environment—down to micro-targeted voter data and every persuasion point.
Aventine Group delivers it all: message development, persuasion, digital strategy, grassroots execution, and metrics-driven tracking that builds the winning margin, one calculated move at a time.


For more than three decades, Matt Palumbo has operated on the front lines of American politics—beginning in 1992 and playing key roles in presidential campaigns, major statewide contests, and alongside every national party committee. He brings the discipline of a strategist who understands that elections are won not by noise, but by message, organization, and execution.
A seasoned communications professional, Matt has crafted fundraising appeals that consistently deliver results, policy speeches that energize and unify supporters, and broadcast advertising built to define contrasts clearly and memorably. His strength lies in aligning precise, data-driven messaging with the voters who ultimately decide elections—using targeted insights to translate strategy into measurable victories.
Colleagues across the industry value his ability to step into complex political or corporate environments and immediately contribute as part of the team. Focused, pragmatic, and free of ego, Matt works from a simple governing principle long embraced by successful leaders: lasting success comes when the mission matters more than personal credit.

Victory begins with clarity in today’s fractured media battlefield. We start with rigorous polling, voter file analysis, and micro-targeting to map persuadable voters, their information sources, and what truly moves them. One-size-fits-all loses, precision wins.
We craft razor-sharp, emotionally resonant messaging—tested, psychologically tuned, and tailored to your voice. From fundraising copy that pulls dollars to TV spots that hit hard, viral social content, policy narratives, or urgent text blasts, every word is engineered to cut through noise and drive action across channels.
We execute relentlessly: coordinated multi-channel campaigns (social, email, MMS/text, TV, direct mail, grassroots) with precise timing and creative rotation to build momentum and winning margins. Real-time A/B testing and metrics—opens, engagement, persuasion shifts, fundraising lifts—let us amplify winners and pivot fast, ensuring decisive edges in tight races or advocacy fights.
This battle-tested approach treats communication as warfare: diagnose accurately, design lethally, deploy aggressively, and adapt without mercy.
In today’s fractured media battlefield, voters and citizens absorb information in profoundly different ways across channels. Polling data reveals these distinct consumption patterns, demanding that every messaging strategy—rooted in rigorous voter research and micro-targeting—is custom-tailored to persuade effectively. One-size-fits-all approaches lose, precision wins.

Social platforms dominate as the top news source for many Americans (overtaking TV in recent years, with 54% accessing news via social/video networks). Consumption is fast, fragmented, visual, and algorithmic—people scroll quickly, engage with bite-sized content, videos, memes, and influencer-driven narratives. Younger voters especially encounter news incidentally here, often in echo chambers. Messaging must be punchy, emotionally resonant, shareable, and optimized for virality to cut through the noise and drive persuasion in seconds.
Email remains a controlled, deliberate channel—people open newsletters or targeted appeals when they choose, often from trusted sources. Absorption is deeper and more thoughtful than social scrolling; recipients read at their own pace, with higher intent and less distraction. Polling shows smaller but loyal audiences prefer this for in-depth policy details or calls to action. Messaging here should be substantive, personalized, narrative-driven, and backed by data—building trust and prompting considered responses like donations or sign-ups.
Text messaging delivers direct, immediate, high-open-rate hits—concise, personal, and urgent. People absorb it instantly on their phones, often in real-time contexts like GOTV pushes or rapid alerts. It’s conversational and action-oriented, with minimal room for elaboration. Tailored polling insights ensure brevity hits the right emotional or motivational trigger. Messaging must be ultra-concise, benefit-focused, urgent, and compliant—turning a quick read into votes, event attendance, or advocacy.
Traditional TV spots (especially direct-response formats) reach broader, often older demographics who still tune in for longer-form content. Viewers absorb passively in living rooms—emotional storytelling, testimonials, and clear calls to action work best amid 30- or 60-second windows. Polling identifies persuadable voters here, where visuals and repetition build familiarity and trust. Messaging requires high-production impact, narrative arcs, fear/hope contrasts, and strong response mechanisms to convert passive viewing into active support.
Aventine Group excels at diagnosing these differences through polling and audience data, then crafting persuasive messaging that meets voters where they are—maximizing impact across every channel in the fight to win.
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