Laney

06 May

2014

Harris Media LLC

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

It was great to connect with the folk at Harris Media LLC in Austin.  Harris Media LLC is the on of America’s leading digital public affairs firms. I connected with CEO/President Vincent Harris a few weeks ago in Washington DC.  Vincent has worked on the digital side of three Presidential races, having run all online […]

06 May

2014

Last day in OKC

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

My few weeks here in Oklahoma are coming to an end. It’s been a real privilege to work for and get to know candidate for the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate T.W. Shannon. Incumbent Senator Dr Tom Coburn is retiring at the end of the year, and this primary is certainly a close contest. […]

30 April

2014

Liberty Rally

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

Last week US Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee joined with Governor Sarah Palin (and 3000 of their closest Oklahoman friends!) to rally in support of US Senate candidate T.W. Shannon. I’ve had a fair bit of experience with political events, so this was an opportunity for me to really contribute.  And I’ve learned from […]

29 April

2014

Oklahoma update

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

I think it’s time for an update from Oklahoma! It’s a bit of a long story of how I’ve found myself in the Sooner State.  It all started last year when I was attending the Campaigns & Elections Art of Political Campaigning conference in Washington DC where I connected with one of the guest speakers […]

24 April

2014

TW Liberty Rally

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

#TWLibertyRally with Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin

22 April

2014

Oklahoma

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

Tonight I attended a fundraiser for TW Shannon hosted by Bob Funk at his ranch. I’ve seen some beautiful homes in my time and this topped them all. Simply breathtaking.

18 April

2014

The Lincoln Memorial

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.”

18 April

2014

Arlington National Cemetary

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

A very special place indeed. These rolling green hills are dotted with trees that are hundreds of years in age and and are found throughout the 624 acres of the cemetery. This impressive landscape serves as a tribute to the service and sacrifice of every individual laid to rest within the hallowed grounds of Arlington […]

17 April

2014

Campaign Tech East

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

If I was searching for confirmation that Australia is digitally prehistoric I certainly found it when I dropped by the CampaignTech East conference last week in Washington, DC. CampaignTech East brings together some of the movers and shakers in the political digital space in the US – and it was a great opportunity to connect. Last year […]

13 April

2014

The Capitol

By Laney McLaren 2013 Bursary, News, USA No Comments

Thoroughly enjoying being a tourist on yet another glorious Washington, DC day. Visited the Air and Space Museum, caught up with Deputy Federal Director of the Liberal Party Julian Sheezel (small world) over buffalo tacos at the American Indian Museum and did the rounds of the monuments.