Advocacy groups and political candidates rarely associate peace-of-mind, convenience, and, most importantly - a commitment to results - with their campaign partners. As Wisconsin's only true communications partner capable of turning campaign dollars into consistent messaging and strategy carried throughout all communications, under one roof, Avicom will change that perception.

Gone are the days of turning to multiple providers to fulfill your campaign needs for strategy, grassroots organization, signage, video, buttons, bumper stickers, t-shirts, hats, advertising, public relations and more mission critical campaign needs.

Renowned political consultants, corporations, advocacy groups and first-time candidates all will find proven political strategies, brand counsel, efficient execution and delivery, and even innovative new media and viral marketing approaches within Avicom's integrated approach to communications. From the local courthouse to the state house to the white house, Avicom provides a blueprint for campaign success and brand sensibilities that differentiate in a crowded field of ideas.

Your campaign success demands differentiation. Our success depends on results. Partnerships like ours make for a winning ticket that elevates your issues, gains supporters you need, and - most importantly - positions you to win "under one roof."

Email Chris Lato or call us at 1.262.547.8000

karl robe

is the Public Relations Director at Avicom Marketing Communications. Karl possesses 15 years experience, during which he has coached and counseled c-level executives from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups in business-to-business, public affairs and leadership communications. He has crafted campaigns to reach influential audiences of global, national, state and local clients. His client roster includes professional services, manufacturers, healthcare, food services, energy and technology companies, for which he has managed relationships with media, government, and community activists. As an author, presenter and coach on a multitude of communications topics, his insights have appeared in The Strategist, Crisis Manager, Wisconsin Law Journal and numerous other venues. Karl achieved an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR), certifying a candidate's knowledge of public relations practice, communications theory, management science and ethics.

chris lato

is a Public Relations Account Executive at Avicom Marketing Communications and heads up Avicom's Political and Public Affairs practice. Lato's experience includes campaign management as well as communications and policy work for a variety of candidates at the federal, state and local levels. He also worked as a consultant on non-partisan and independent campaigns for political office. Lato served as Communications Director for the Republican Party of Wisconsin from 2001-2005. He is also a broadcast journalism veteran with more than a decade of experience, most recently as a reporter and anchor at WTMJ-AM in Milwaukee. Lato has also spearheaded public relations efforts for non-profit and charitable organizations, along with pharmaceutical companies including Takeda and AstraZeneca.

erika duelge

is a Public Relations Account Executive at Avicom Marketing Communications. Erika's experience includes developing and implementing strategic public relations plans for the union construction trades and the healthcare industry. Over the course of her career, she has worked with dozens of local and national media outlets on behalf of clients in need of getting their story out through the media.

greg batiansila

is a senior copywriter at Avicom Marketing Communications. The son of a German immigrant and a Lutheran minister born and raised in public housing projects of New Orleans, Greg's experience is as diverse as his background. He has worked on the sets of commercial and corporate film and video productions, has held the title of "Web Marketing Guru," and has written everything from TV news to radio and video scripts to a book published by Augsburg Press. Greg has been published in magazines, websites, even in a book published by the band MercyMe - and his own blog.

jon tingley

is a Public Relations Intern at Avicom Marketing Communications. Tingley is working towards his degree in Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). He offers a unique perspective on the use of social and new media today and the impact it has on society. Tingley initially gained his experience with these media as a promoter and event planner for UWM's recreation center. He also served as vice president of the UWM Student Association in 2007, where he gained an acute understanding of local politics. Tingley has also served as LGBTQ Issues Director and senator with the SA.