Winning Campaigns, Losing Sight, Gaining Insight

Rietz, Ken

ISBN 10: 1631777696 / ISBN 13: 9781631777691

Published by Mascot Books (edition 1), 2016

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Winning Campaigns, Losing Sight, Gaining Insight
• Publisher: Mascot Books (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1631777696
• ISBN 13: 9781631777691
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Winning Campaigns, Losing Sight, Gaining Insight by Ken Rietz is the autobiographical story of a middle class kid from Wisconsin. The son of a mailman, Ken found his way into Republican politics where he learned the skills necessary for a career as a communications strategist. His work as a political consultant brought him together with President Nixon for a memorable dinner at Camp David. He later became the program director for the Republican National Convention, which nominated President Reagan. His career was tarnished by the Watergate investigation and at age forty-nine he was legally blind. Throughout his memoir, Ken details his memories and shares how his competitive spirit, determination, and positive attitude helped him overcome these obstacles.

About the Author

When he retired in 2006, Ken Rietz had spent more than forty years providing strategic advice to political campaigns and businesses. During that same period, he lost his eyesight. As a political consultant he had an impact on numerous high profile campaigns including those of President Richard Nixon, President Ronald Reagan, Senator Bill Brock, and Senator Chic Hecht. He was Deputy Chairman of the Republican National Committee serving under Chairman George H. W. Bush. In all, he worked in more than 100 political campaigns, winning over 80%. His business career began with a stint in the entertainment industry where he was Vice-President of MGM Records and Mike Curb Productions. He produced several television programs including the Fifth International Tchaikovsky Competition and a daily variety series, Pat Boone USA. As a senior executive at Burson-Marsteller (B-M), the worlds largest public relations/public affairs firm, he provided strategic communications council to a wide range of clients including McDonnell Douglas, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, the British Columbia forest industry, and the US Chamber of Commerce. He was Chief Operating Officer and Vice-Chairman of B-M Worldwide when he retired. Ken was born in Appleton, Wisconsin. He and his wife Ursula live on a farm in Virginia with their three dogs and a cat.