David Payne helps some of America’s (and the world’s) best-known organizations to protect their interests online and win critical public affairs campaigns.As a Vice President with VOX Global, David leads the firm's digital advocacy practice, providing clients that range from Fortune 100 enterprises to non-profit causes with interactive new media solutions. He offers his clients a track record of experience in deploying political technology to mobilize grassroots, raise awareness and funds, communicate and advertise online, manage complex communications processes, and leverage social media to win hearts, minds and high-stakes campaigns.
Prior to joining VOX Global, David managed his own new media consultancy and amassed business and technology expertise in results-focused corporate environments. David holds two Bachelor of Arts degrees from Concordia College and a Master of Arts degree in Political Management from The George Washington University where he graduated summa cum laude and first in his class.
David works in the VOX Washington D.C. headquarters. His areas of core expertise include: building citizen coalitions through mobilization technology; crafting targeted and strategic online ad campaigns; managing complex and integrated campaign website operations; leveraging social media platforms to acquire and retain the support of important constituencies; and protecting and enhancing brands and reputations online.