When the Stakes Are High
Crisis Management, Political Strategy, And Government Relations.
Strategic counsel for consequential decisions, complex challenges and public affairs across boarders.
Established in 1992, RTNielson & Company advises political leaders, candidates, campaigns, corporate executives, foreign companies, governments and organizations navigating complex political and public affairs environments.
We develop and execute strategies designed to help political candidates and campaigns win elections, guide organizations through crises, and help companies, governments and institutions advance their interests across national borders.
Our work combines political experience, research, strategic analysis, communications and government affairs to turn complex challenges into actionable strategies.
Strategy for the Challenges That Matter Most
Core Capabilities
When the stakes are high, experience and judgment matter. With decades of experience, RTNielson & Company helps clients assess complex situations, identify opportunities and risks, and develop practical strategies to achieve their objectives. Our work spans domestic and cross-border engagements, bringing political insight, experience and sound judgment to challenges that extend across national boundaries.
Crisis Management & Reputation Strategy
When a crisis threatens credibility, public confidence or an organization’s interests, speed and the quality of the response matter.
We help leaders quickly anticipate emerging threats, prepare for difficult situations, manage critical events and protect the long-term interests and reputations of their organizations.
Political Consulting & Campaign Strategy
Winning political campaigns requires a clear strategy, a thorough understanding of the electorate, a compelling message and disciplined execution.
We help candidates, campaigns and political organizations develop and implement strategies that integrate public opinion research, political analysis, communications and campaign planning.
Government Relations & International Public Affairs
Government decisions, public policy and political relationships can shape opportunities and challenges for your organization.
We help domestic and international clients navigate government institutions, understand political and regulatory environments, build relationships with key stakeholders and advance their interests through effective strategies.
Experience That Extends Beyond Advice
Leadership. Experience. Results.
RTNielson & Company is led by Ron Nielson, a political strategist, crisis management adviser and public opinion research executive with more than three decades of experience in politics, research, communications and business leadership.
Nielson founded RTNielson & Company in 1992 and subsequently founded and led NSON Opinion Research for approximately 30 years. He built NSON into a substantial survey and polling enterprise, serving U.S. presidential, congressional and gubernatorial campaigns, as well as major corporations and other organizations.
NSON’s research and data-collection operation included a 150-seat computer-assisted telephone interviewing center in Salt Lake City, Utah, and offices in Washington, D.C.; Providence, Rhode Island; San Diego, California; and Bangalore, India.
His experience building and leading an organization, advising clients across politics and business, directing complex operations and working across domestic and international markets informs the firm’s approach to political strategy, crisis management and public affairs.
Why RTNielson
We know what it takes to win.
- Extensive experience
- Political expertise
- Campaign knowledge
- National & international experience
- Strategic thinking
- Communications expertise
- Reputation management
- Results-focused approach
A Clear-Eyed Approach to Complex Challenges
Clarity in strategy. Confidence in action.
Effective strategy begins with understanding the situation: the facts, the people involved, the risks and the objectives that matter most.
Our approach is built around four principles:
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Understand the situation.
Establish the facts, assess the environment, and identify the central challenge. -
Identify the priorities.
Determine which risks, opportunities, and decisions deserve the greatest attention. -
Develop the strategy.
Establish a practical course of action grounded in analysis and informed judgment. -
Execute with purpose.
Translate strategic priorities into coordinated action and measurable progress.
From Our Newsroom
The Jack News
Started in 2016, the Jack News provides a pragmatic look at political discussion with some satire. An independent journalistic endeavor — no ties to other media outlets or services.
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Strategic Counsel Starts with the Right Conversation.
Every challenge begins with a decision about what to do next.
Whether you are confronting a crisis, pursuing a political campaign or navigating a complex public affairs environment, RTNielson & Company can help you assess the situation, identify your options and determine a course of action. We want to help you reach success.
Let’s discuss your objectives and start working together.
Office Number
Email Address
Mailing Address
PO Box 17966, 2350 E. Arbor Lane
Salt Lake City, Utah 84117