First Tuesday Strategies @FirstTuesdaySC
World-class skill. Local impact. We are an award-winning campaign, PR, and public affairs firm. firsttuesdaystrategies.com Columbia, SC Joined January 2013-
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We were proud to bring home THREE Gold Pollie Awards at last week’s ceremonies. The Pollies are the Oscars of political advertising — recognizing the best work in the country. 🏆 Best Yard Sign 🏆 Best Door Hanger 🏆 Best Campaign Plan (Student/Open Division)
We’re proud to announce that First Tuesday Strategies won a 2026 Reed Award! 🏆 Best Canvassing or Lit Piece – Republican Regional: Northeast & Southeast The Reed Awards recognize the best political campaign work in the country. #ReedAwards #FTS
We’re excited to share that FTS and First Tuesday Strategies are now in the Upstate! Our new Spartanburg location marks our third office, joining Columbia and Charleston — a milestone made possible by great clients, trusted partnerships, and an incredible team.
We’re honored to be named a 2026 Reed Award Finalist — with TWO submissions recognized nationally. 🏆 Direct Mail > Most Informative Franked Mail Piece 🏆 Regional – Northeast & Southeast > Best Canvassing or Lit Piece The Reed Awards recognize the very best in politics.
We’re excited to welcome Briana Bateman to the First Tuesday Strategies team! Briana will lead public affairs and campaign projects as a Director. She joins us from Senator Tim Scott’s office, where she served as a Regional Director. Welcome to the team, Briana 👏
What a night! The First Tuesday Strategies team gathered to celebrate an incredible 2025 — a year defined by hard-fought victories, dedicated service to our clients, and a world-class team that never stops raising the bar. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 🎄
📷 14 Wins Across South Carolina! 📷 What a night! First Tuesday Strategies clients won 14 races across the Palmetto State — from local councils to countywide referendums. 14 races. 1 unstoppable team. #WeWinTuesdays #FirstTuesdayStrategies
WE'RE HIRING: If you thrive in a high-energy environment, value teamwork, and want to make an impact, FTS could be the place for you. 🔗firsttuesdaystrategies.com/jobs-aug-2025/
Congrats to our friend and client Zach McKay! Zach won an UPSET victory against the local political machine and will do amazing things for Florence!
ICYMI: HUGE Republican victory in Florence County last night! Congratulations to Zach McKay, the newest member of the Florence City Council.
SC GOV GOP (First Tuesday Strategies): AG Alan Wilson 21% US Rep Nancy Mace 16% LG Pamela Evette 7% US Rep Ralph Norman 6% St Sen Josh Kimbrell 2% St Sen Sean Bennett 1%
We’re thrilled to share that FTS won a 2025 "Reed Award" for our work in the 2024 election cycle: 📷 Best TV Ad for Independent Expenditure Campaign – State Legislative The Reed Awards are among the most exacting awards in political campaigns, grassroots, & advocacy.
Being recognized among the best in political campaign and media work is an incredible honor. We look forward to celebrating at the March Reed Awards ceremony—and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our amazing clients and team. Stay tuned for updates.
We’re thrilled that First Tuesday Strategies was named a 2025 Reed Award finalist in three categories: • Best TV Ad for I.E. Campaign – State Legislative • Best Mail Piece for I.E. Campaign – State Legislative (GOP) • Most Informative Franked Mail Piece
Inbox: U.S. Rep. Russell Fry, R-Surfside Beach, has been appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in next Congress. Context: Fry is the 3rd member of the SC delegation to serve on this committee since 2000. Last one from SC was outgoing Rep. Jeff Duncan. #scpol
Let's go TEAM 💪
Thanks to @UofSC for hosting the 2024 Advanced Nuclear Forum! It was great to hear from Governor @henrymcmaster, @SenTomDavisSC , @GilGatch, NRC Commissioner David Wright, and many other leaders in the nuclear and energy industries!
First Tuesday Strategies is proud to play a leading role on Team Tim Scott! thestate.com/news/politics-…
Our team won THREE Pollie awards at this week's @TheAAPC Annual Conference! We're proud of our team AND the victorious clients that make such wins possible. Thank you all.
We're pumped 💪 to announce Hunter Sox as Director, Public Affairs + the promotions of Nick Murray to Vice President of Business Development and Angela McCallum to Managing Director. firsttuesdaystrategies.com/hunter-sox-joi…
Congrats to our VP of Public Affairs @mattorr on joining Rep.-Elect @RussellFrySC as Chief of Staff!
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