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Ad Chatter Season 3, Episode 2: David Esrati—Ad Veteran, Army Veteran, Congressional Candidate

46m · Ad Chatter · 30 May 22:00

David Esrati is the owner of The Next Wave, an ad agency in Dayton, Ohio. He’s also currently the Democratic nominee for Congress in Ohio’s 10th District. Dan Goldgeier talks with David about the intersection of politics and marketing, along with:

  • How military experience relates to an advertising career
  • The commercialization of Memorial Day and other holidays
  • The message voters deserve to hear from candidates
  • How advertising professionals can get involved in political campaigns

Find out more about David's Congressional campaign at electesrati.com.

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