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Who We Are
Apollo Messaging brings deep experience in municipal, state, and federal races across the nation as well as extensive work with national organizations.
Each partner brings expertise from working on Presidential campaigns and we have a strong track record of supporting diverse clients and successfully engaging historically underrepresented communities.
Apollo Messaging is selective about the clients we take on, we work only with those we really believe in. This way, we can dive deep into each race and make a real difference.
What We Do
Digital Media
Apollo offers cutting-edge digital media services designed to elevate political campaigns. Our expertise spans targeted digital advertising, social media strategy, and data-driven analytics. We craft compelling content that resonates with voters, ensuring we reach the right audience at the right time. From eye-catching video to engaging display campaigns, Apollo ensures your message is heard loud and clear. Our approach combines creativity with technology, maximizing your campaign's impact and efficiency.
Linear Media
We provide linear media services tailored for impactful political campaigns. Specializing in TV, radio, and out-of-home advertising, we create persuasive content that captures voters' attention. Our team excels in producing high-quality TV commercials, compelling radio spots, and striking billboards and transit ads. Utilizing strategic media planning and placement, Apollo ensures your message reaches a broad and diverse audience. We blend creativity with precision to maximize your campaign's visibility and influence.
Direct Mail
Apollo provides expert direct mail services for political campaigns. We design and produce compelling mail pieces that capture voters' attention and convey your message effectively. Our team specializes in targeted mailing strategies to ensure your materials are impactful. From personalized letters to eye-catching postcards, Apollo delivers high-quality, effective direct mail solutions. We combine creativity with data-driven insights to maximize engagement and response rates.
Public Affairs
Apollo offers comprehensive political and communications strategy services designed to elevate your campaign, organization, or government / NGO. Our team provides strategic planning, messaging development, and voter outreach programs. We specialize in data-driven analysis to identify key voter segments and craft tailored messages that resonate. From grassroots organizing to high-level media strategy, Apollo ensures every aspect of your campaign is optimized for success. We blend creativity with analytical precision to develop winning strategies that engage voters and drive results.
Our Team
Tamia Booker
is a veteran political strategist with nearly two decades of experience in coalition building and working with national leaders. She has served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Cory Booker, National
Political Director for his presidential campaign, and Sr. Advisor on President Biden’s Inaugural Cmte. Tamia was also the National African American Outreach Director for Hillary Clinton, Executive Director of the College Democrats of America, and an appointee of President Barack Obama as as Associate Director of External Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services.
As a consultant, Tamia has earned a national reputation for organizing and advancing solutions in politics, policy, government, and philanthropy. She received the 2014 NAACP ‘Unsung Hero Award’ and the 2018 National Action Network’s ‘Women Who Are Called to Action Award.’ Tamia, a proud HBCU alumna from FAMU, is based in Washington, DC.
Andi Pringle
brings decades of experience in grassroots campaigns and media. She is the Founder and President of Registration Nation, which focuses on engaging young people, people of color,
and other marginalized communities in civic participation and serves on the Board of Directors of Future Coalition. Previously, Andi was a co-founder and Political and Strategic Campaigns Director for March On. and Executive Director of River Road, an organization focused on voter registration and turnout in Alabama.
Andi got her start as a youth organizer, founding Youth In Action as a teen. She has been a part of several presidential campaigns, including Jackson For President, Dean For America, Richardson For President, and Mark Warner’s Forward Together PAC. Her non-profit work includes NAACP NVF and Communications Director for Open Society Foundation, DC Office.
Andi co-founded two direct mail firms: Whistle Stop Communications and Pringle Communications Group and is a proud graduate of Howard University.
Ashlley Castillo
is a Senior Associate at Apollo Messaging. She has previous experience in GOTV efforts across Texas and working in the Texas Legislature. She brings a unique perspective shaped
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by her roots in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and her academic journey at the University of Notre Dame where she graduated with majors in Political Science and Latino Studies.
At Apollo Messaging, she’s passionate about helping clients connect in meaningful ways, using her background to craft messaging that resonates. Outside of work, she enjoys watching movies, doing yoga, and trying new restaurants.
Kevin Harris
is a political strategist who has worked across various sectors focused on voting rights, civil rights, financial inclusion, health equity and climate justice. Kevin previously served as the executive
director of the Congressional Black Caucus and Director of Communications and Policy to former Congresswoman Karen Bass. He has consulted or staffed on more than 100 political campaigns including the past four Presidential elections as well as served as a national spokesperson for the DNC. Kevin held various policy and communications roles during the Obama Administration spanning the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the United States Trade Representative, Peace Corps, and the White House where he served in the office of legislative affairs and supported the offices of Urban Affairs and First Lady Michelle Obama.
In local government, Kevin was a cabinet member for two big city mayors directing communications and strategy in Baltimore City and Washington DC. Kevin earned his B.A. in Journalism and Political Science from Howard University and M.A. in Government from Johns Hopkins University.
Don Weigel
has served as Vice President at SKDKnickerbocker, Senior Vice President at BerlinRosen and Trippi Norton Rossmesil, Senior Strategist for Chadderdon/Lestingi Creative Services
and as Director of Paid Media for Mike Bloomberg’s 2020 presidential campaign, where he oversaw the creation and distribution of more than 30 television and 100 digital ads.
Prior to becoming a media consultant, Don managed political and non-profit campaigns and communications strategies at the local, state, and national level for twenty years. He has served as a press secretary, communications director, grassroots organizer, campaign manager, and chief strategist for dozens of issue advocacy and political campaigns for municipal, state, federal, and presidential candidates across more than ten states.
Originally from Buffalo, NY, Don is a diehard fan of the Bills and a chicken wing aficionado.