When the Stakes Are High
Crisis Management, Political Strategy, And Government Relations.
Established in 1992, RTNielson & Company offers strategic counsel for political leaders, corporate executives, candidates, foreign entities, and institutions navigating high-stakes environments.
We develop strategies to win elections, manage crises and advance client interests in complex political and regulatory environments.
Our work combines political experience, research, strategic analysis, and communications to deliver practical solutions across borders.
Strategy for the Challenges That Matter Most
Core Capabilities
When the stakes are high, experience and judgment dictate success. With decades of hard work and practical knowledge, RTNielson & Company helps clients evaluate complex environments, mitigate risk, and execute strategies to achieve defined 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 know how to win, and we have the tools to build successful organizations and management teams to execute in top races within the United States and across borders.
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 consultant, crisis management adviser and public opinion research executive with more than three decades of experience in politics, research, communications and business entrepreneurship and leadership.
Nielson founded RTNielson & Company in 1992. His experience includes management and consulting in US presidential, Senate, congressional, and gubernatorial campaigns, as well as management of PACs and advocacy organizations.
Nielson founded and led NSON Opinion Research for 25 years, a nationally recognized polling and survey company. 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 in 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.
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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It Starts with the Right Conversation.
Every challenge begins with a decision about what to do next.
Whether you are confronting a crisis, mounting 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.
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