WHO WE ARE
Ellen Carmichael learned a lot about politics growing up in Louisiana. Those lessons took her from the bayou to the Beltway, and in 2015, she launched her own firm to bring candidates and causes the strategic communications direction to win hearts, minds and elections.
The Lafayette Company portfolio of clients includes presidential cabinet and diplomatic nominees, think tanks, non-profit organizations, large corporations and political campaigns at every level of government.
WHAT WE DO
The Lafayette Company thrives at the intersection of “the two worlds” of communications and politics. We provide:
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Strategic guidance in public affairs, issue advocacy and political campaigns.
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Skilled media relations (story placement, television/radio bookings, story pitching).
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Expert writing (press releases, editorials, Web content, direct mail, speeches).
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Winning paid media content (television, radio, mail, print, online advertising).
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Smart brand and reputation management.
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Powerful public opinion research (polling, message development)
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Connectivity on all social media platforms.
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Creative event planning (press conferences, hearings, conventions).
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Savvy coalitions-building with key activists and stakeholders.
"Humanity has won its battle.
Liberty now has a country."
-Marquis de Lafayette
WHAT OTHERS SAY
Ellen is an expert communicator. She’s also a thoughtful, experienced problem-solver whose smart insights lead to real results.
Ellen is wise beyond her years. She has exhibited a keen knack for wordsmithing and reacting quickly, as is often necessary in the heat of a campaign.
Ellen has the creativity to come up with great ideas and the commitment to see them through. She just makes things happen.
Carmichael is well known to the political press corps as a reliable and responsible promoter...
Carmichael, a Louisiana native who has a reputation for being well-liked by members of the press...
She can declare victory. She helped shepherd that campaign from an afterthought to a prominent, respected, front-running campaign.
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