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The Message Matters Briefing

by Junction Consulting

The Message Matters Briefing will give you the ability to persuade effectively and not just be a robot spewing the talking points that aren't getting the job done. Shepard is a political strategist, communications consultant, sales manager, trainer, speaker, longtime coach and behavioral science practitioner who has spent decades studying a deceptively simple question: Why do some messages persuade while others fail? His work is built around one enduring idea: "Being right isn't enough. You have to be heard." Jay's Books - The Fallacy of the Rational Voter: Why the Message Matters --- and What Republicans Must Do to Win in the Behavioral Age https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT6PFT62 How Would Your Dog Vote?: Why the Message Matters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCX59MMY

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Episodes

  1. Susan Collins vs Troy Jackson: Battle for Maine

    In this episode of The Message Matters Briefing, we examine the Maine Senate race between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson—and why political messaging can matter just as much as party affiliation. We explore Collins' emphasis on experience, independence, and delivering results for Maine, alongside...

  2. Fear, Hope, and Moral Emotion

    In this episode of The Message Matters Briefing, we explore how emotions shape the way voters interpret political messages, evaluate leadership, and respond to campaigns. We examine the different roles of fear, hope, anger, and moral conviction—and why understanding these emotions is essential to...

  3. Brown vs Husted: Ohio Showdown

    Ohio voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in 2024, yet recent polling cited in our analysis shows Sherrod Brown leading Jon Husted. Why? In this episode of The Message Matters Briefing, we break down the communication strategies behind Ohio's U.S. Senate race. We examine Brown's focus on...

  4. Paxton vs Talarico: Could Republicans lose a Senate race in Texas despite their advantage?

    Could Republicans lose a Senate race in Texas despite their longstanding political advantage? In this episode of The Message Matters Briefing, we examine the political messaging battle between James Talarico and Ken Paxton and why having the stronger political environment doesn't necessarily mean...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Message Matters Briefing will give you the ability to persuade effectively and not just be a robot spewing the talking points that aren't getting the job done.

Shepard is a political strategist, communications consultant, sales manager, trainer, speaker, longtime coach and behavioral science practitioner who has spent decades studying a deceptively simple question: Why do some messages persuade while others fail?

His work is built around one enduring idea: "Being right isn't enough. You have to be heard."

Jay's Books - The Fallacy of the Rational Voter: Why the Message Matters --- and What Republicans Must Do to Win in the Behavioral Age https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GT6PFT62

How Would Your Dog Vote?: Why the Message Matters https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCX59MMY

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Junction Consulting

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The Message Matters Briefing will give you the ability to persuade effectively and not just be a robot spewing the talking points that aren't getting the job done. Shepard is a political strategist, communications consultant, sales manager, trainer, speaker, longtime coach and behavioral science...

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The Message Matters Briefing is created and hosted by Junction Consulting.
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