Political
Consulting
Rourk Public Relations is one of the only agencies
in Virginia to offer local, state and national political
candidates and incumbents all the components under
one roof to wage highly-effective and successful campaigns.
The days of hiring a consultant from Richmond, a pollster
from D.C., and a graphic designer from your church
are over.
Rourk Public Relations has built an outstanding team that delivers fundraising, winning strategies, effective advertising, opposition research, top-notch writing and graphic design, speech delivery, media relations, and more.
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Virginia Beach City Councilman
Glenn Davis (L) and
Political Consultant Brian Kirwin.
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Read what our winning candidates say about us below.
Using
these talents, Rourk PR also conducts campaigns for or against government initiatives.
Whether
you’re a candidate looking to rise above the
pack, or an organization supporting or opposing an
initiative before governmental bodies, Rourk Public
Relations can deliver a solid, results-oriented campaign.
Led
by political consultant Brian Kirwin and public relations
expert David Rourk, count on Rourk Public Relations
to:
• Research and develop key campaign issues
• Plan and execute fundraising campaign
• Write, design and produce political Web sites,
ads,
logos, letterhead, direct mailers, stickers,
yard signs,
and billboards
• Conduct media training
• Provide debate prep, speechwriting and coaching
• Coordinate Telephone Banks
• Shoot, edit and produce TV ads
• Buy Media
• Conduct focus group and polling research
• Plan events
• Work with key government bodies, business leaders
or
organizations
• Build grassroots coalitions
Also see Brian's Political
Leaders Profile from The Sorensen Institute for
Political Leadership Blog.
| Brian Kirwin's Reputation |
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Councilman Bob Dyer - Virginia Beach City Council
Prior to my election to the Virginia Beach City Council in 2004 not many people gave me a chance of winning... |
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Del. Glenn Oder - General Assembly
Political Consultant Brian Kirwin of Rourk Public Relations was the consistent voice of reason and stability throughout my political career... |
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Andrea M. Kilmer - The ESG Companies
Rourk Government Relations took on a political "hot potato" during the 11th hour in 2012 when it looked like the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service contract may not be renewed by the City...
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Road to political redemption easier for local figures
By K. Burnell Evans, The Daily Progress – 11/17/2012 |
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'On Location' is music to commissioner's ears
By Lydia Wheeler, The Virginian-Pilot – 7/11/2012 |
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Making movies and money in Virginia Beach
By Brian Kirwin, The Virginian-Pilot
Guest Column – 6/17/2012 |
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Virginia Beach firefighters union opposes light rail
By Mike Hixenbaugh, The Virginian-Pilot – 5/17/2012 |
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Odds would be in light rail’s favor in referendum
By Aaron Applegate, The Virginian-Pilot – 4/9/2012 |
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Presidential candidates stay on (fashion) message
By Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times - 1/15/2012 |
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Cain Shooting Himself in Foot with Fumbling Responses: PR Experts
By Maggie Astor, Business International Times – 11/5/2011 |
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Cain Keeps Lead in New ABC Poll, Despite Harassment Allegations
By Maggie Astor, Business International Times – 11/4/2011 |
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D.C.'s own Mr. Blackwell
By Karin Tanabe & Amie Parnes
Politico – 12/13/2010
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Scott Rigell never stopped believin'
By Brian Kirwin, BearingDrift.com – 11/19/2010 |
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Has YouTube hurt the Tea Party?
By Jeremy B. White, Congress.org – 5/20/2010 |
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New Wrinkle on Old Ritual -- Book Tour as Presidential Campaign Vehicle
By James Oliphant
Tribune Interactive, Washington Bureau -11/21/2009
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New tenants, turf headed for sportsplex
By John Streit, The Virginian-Pilot - 8/13/2009
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What's in your driveway?
By Anne Schroeder Mullins, Politico - 7/7/2009
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Recent law is curbing payday lending
By DEL. GLENN ODER, The Virginian-Pilot - 7/3/2009
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Dress Presidentially
Men's Health magazine - June 2009 |
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Candidate McAuliffe gets help on the stump from stars
By Julian Walker & Malcolm Venable
The Virginian-Pilot - 5/12/2009 |
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Sportsplex management to go private, Beach decides
By Deirdre Fernandes, The Virginian-Pilot - 2/4/2009 |
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Beach's projected Sportsplex earnings sink 42 percent
By Deirdre Fernandes, The Virginian-Pilot - 2/3/2009 |
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Will online politics lurch right as Obama takes power?
By Kimball Payne, The Daily Press - 12/28/2008 |
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Counting's done and Mayor-elect Sessoms
can finally exhale
By Deirdre Fernandes, The Virginian-Pilot - 11/6/2008
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Thousands of uncounted votes keep 3 races up in air
By Shawn Day and Deirdre Fernandes
The Virginian-Pilot - 11/6/2008 |
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Internet influence being felt
By Bob Stuart, News Virginian - 10/17/2008 |
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McCain and Palin debut in 'must win' Virginia
From Peter Hamby, CNN - 9/10/2008 |
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For young, political T-shirts a hit
By Dionne Walker, AP, The Daily Press - 7/29/2008 |
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The candidates' closets: No windsurfing gear
By Samantha Critchell, AP Fashion Writer- 7/28/2008 |
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Spotlight hits sources of candidates' funding
By Aaron Applegate, The Virginian-Pilot - 6/21/2008 |
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Michelle Obama: Running in style
By Krys Stefansky, The Virginian-Pilot - 8/6/2008 |
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Multi-sport future for Sportsplex
gleams in organizers' eyes
By Deirdre Fernandes, The Virginian-Pilot - 7/13/2008 |
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Not Like Mike
By Neil Munro, National Journal Magazine - 6/21/2008 |
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Tipping Point For Outrage
By Karin Brulliard,
Washington Post - 6/5/2008 |
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PR Marvels & Miscues
Who Stepped Up -- Kirwin CNN Appearance
By David Rourk, PR Marvels & Miscues - 5/22/2008 |
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Obama joins buttoned-up D.C., slowly
By Carrie Budoff Brown, Politico.com - 2/1/2008 |
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Virginia Beach OKs pledge
to keep out illegal immigrants
By Deirdre Fernandes, The Virginian-Pilot -1/16/2008 |
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State lawmakers lining up on immigration bills
By Tim McGlone, The Virginian-Pilot - 1/7/2008 |
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GOP Faces More Bad News In Virginia
By Reid Wilson, Real Clear Politics - 10/29/2007 |
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Virginia Senate race will be Web battleground
By Peter Hamby, CNN Politics.com - 9/30/2007
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Governor
Approves $1.46 Million in Funding Support:
$2 Million over Two-year Budget Cycle By Tina Fries, Sandler Center Newsletter - 8/1/2006 |
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More
cities should hold elections in November By Brian Kirwin, The Virginian-Pilot - 7/31/2006 |
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Top
Tips From The Political Trenches
By Brian Kirwin, Winning Campaigns - 4/11/2005 |
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Political Marvels & Miscues blog
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About Rourk Public Relations
Brian Kirwin is an expert at politics, political issues, political strategy, political tactics, and political campaigns, and serves as a political consultant, political campaign consultant, and political image consultant for clients in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton Roads, and throughout Virginia.
For a no-cost phone consultation, feel free to call Brian at (757) 718-3225.
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We welcome you
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who stepped up and
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Rourk Public Relations
4548 Bob Jones Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Tel: (757) 718-3225
brian@rourkpr.com
Election Success
Brian Kirwin consulted on 2 victorious campaigns for the November 2013 elections in Virginia Beach. His strategies and tactics played a large part in the following victories:
Councilman Glenn Davis elected to
House of Delegates
Won 57% - 43%
Scott Taylor elected to House of Delegates
Won 56% - 44%
Brian Kirwin consulted 4 victorious campaigns for the November 2012 elections in Virginia Beach. His strategies and tactics played a large part in the following victories:
City Council
Rosemary Wilson
Won 65% - 35%
City Council
Glenn Davis
Won 57% -43%
School Board
Leonard Tengco
Won 55% - 45%
School Board
Bobby Melatti
Won 57% to 43%
School Board
Joel McDonald
Won 60% - 40%
Brian Kirwin managed one political campaign in November 2011, a General Assembly race. He provided a wide range of services that included Election Strategy, Issue Development, Opposition Research, collateral materials and media buys.
His winning candidate was:
Del. David Yancey
General Assembly
94th District
Defeated challenger
60% - 40%
Brian Kirwin played a major role in the November 2010 Virginia Beach local elections. He provided a wide range of services that included Election Strategy, Issue Development, Opposition Research, collateral materials and media buys.
His winning candidates were:
Vice Mayor Louis Jones
City Council
Defeated challenger
64.7% - 35.3%
Jim Wood
City Council
Defeated challenger
68.3% - 31.7%
Rita Sweet Bellitto
City Council (At Large)
Defeated 5 challengers
Carolyn Weems
School Board
Defeated challenger
69.4% - 30.6%
Ashley McLeod
School Board
Defeated challenger
71.7% - 28.3%
Brian Kirwin managed two political campaigns in November 2009, both General Assembly races. He provided a wide range of services that included Election Strategy, Issue Development, Opposition Research, collateral materials and media buys.
His winning candidates were:
Del. Glenn Oder
General Assembly
94th District
Defeated challenger
68% - 32%
Ron Villanueva
General Assembly
Defeated incumbent
49.9% - 49.8%
Moves from Virginia Beach City Council to General Assembly.
Brian Kirwin played a major role in the November 2008 Virginia Beach local elections providing a wide range of services that included Election Strategy, Issue Development, Opposition Research, collateral materials and media buys.
His winning candidates were:
Glenn Davis
City Council
Defeated 28-year incumbent
53% - 47%
Rosemary Wilson
City Council
Defeated challengers
44% - 34%
Dan Edwards
School Board (chairman)
Defeated challenger
81% - 18%
Patrick Salyer
School Board
Defeated challenger
25% - 18%
Bill Brunke
School Board
Appointed to fill a vacant seat and re-elected in November.
Brian Kirwin played a major role in the
May 2006 Virginia Beach local elections providing
a wide range of services that included Election Strategy,
Issue Development, Opposition Research, collateral
materials and media buys.
His winning candidates were:
John Uhrin
City Council
Defeated incumbent
16,760 to 13,554
Jim Wood
City Council
Defeated challenger
21,921 to 13,586
Vice Mayor Louis Jones
City Council
Unopposed.
Lyndon Remias
School Board
Defeated incumbent
19,396 to 15,363
First Asian-American elected to School Board in Virginia's history.
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