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Audrey is a hard-working, conscientious, and self-motivated worker. She first joined the team as a Marketing Intern after graduating from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Magna Cum Laude. After a summer of interning, Audrey became a Marketing Specialist where she continued her work in marketing, social media, content creation, and podcasts, while also pursuing her MBA from Belmont University Massey College of Business. She graduated with her Master's Degree in 2022 and joined the team full-time as Quality Control Specialist, working in quality assurance, marketing, and sales support. Outside of work, she enjoys going to concerts, Alabama football games in Bryant Denny Stadium, and spending time at the beach.

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Cygnal Announces Third Annual ARRO ‘30 Under Thirty’ Awards Nomination Process 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 3, 2025) – Cygnal, the nation's fastest growing and most accurate private GOP polling firm, announced it has opened the nomination process for the third annual America’s Rising Republican Operatives (ARRO) ‘30 Under Thirty’ Awards. 

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Three Years In: How ARRO Became More Than We Ever Imagined 

When we launched America’s Rising Republican Operatives (ARRO) three years ago, we believed there was a better way to elevate and connect the next generation of conservative talent. We knew the pipeline of young Republican professionals was strong—but perhaps under-recognized and not connected in a meaningful way. What began as an idea to spotlight 30 promising young operatives has grown into something far bigger than we ever expected. 

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Ep. 77 – AOC More Popular than Schumer, Trump Image Improving, GOP Decimating Dems on Key Issue Trust: NVT Poll

Cygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 77 - AOC More Popular than Schumer, Trump Image Improving, GOP Decimating Dems on Key Issue Trust: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and John Rogers - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

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Poll: AOC More Popular than Schumer, Trump Image Improving, Republicans Decimating Democrats on Key Issue Trust, and More

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2025) – Cygnal, one of the nation’s fastest growing and most accurate private polling firms, released the following monthly National Voter Trends (NVT) poll(conducted May 6-8) of 1,5000 likely midterm general election voters.    "Right now, voters trust Republicans more on the central issues like inflation and immigration, and the Democrat Party's brand is at a low point. It is clear that key voter groups feel like Congressional Democrats aren't speaking to their priorities. Forty-three percent of swing voters say inflation or government spending and waste should be the top priority for Congress, while only eight percent of swing voters think Congress should be focused on threats to democracy,” said Pollster John Rogers. “Democrats aren’t connecting with the average voter. ‘Fighting oligarchy’ is an abstraction, arguing for open borders is a losing message across the board, and neither addresses inflation and the economy.”

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ARRO’s 30 Under Thirty Nomination Form

 Cygnal, the nation’s fastest growing and most accurate private GOP polling firm, has opened the nomination process for the third annual America’s Rising Republican Operatives (ARRO) ‘30 Under Thirty’ Awards.  Nominees for ‘30 Under Thirty’ are individuals recognized by their peers as leaders of a rising generation of ambitious and talented professionals working in government, […]

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Ep. 76 – Dems Struggle as Trump Maintains Strong Approval, Even in Light of Tariffs: NVT Poll

Cygnal's Pulse Pod Ep. 76 - Dems Struggle as Trump Maintains Strong Approval, Even in Light of Tariffs: NVT Poll w/ Pollsters Brent Buchanan and Chris Lane - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

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POLL: Democrats Continue to Struggle as Trump Maintains Strong Approval, Even in Light of Tariffs  

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 8, 2025) – Cygnal, one of the nation’s fastest growing and most accurate private polling firms, released the following National Voter Trends (NVT) poll (conducted April 1-3) of 1,500 likely general election voters.    “Democrats are making a lot of noise right now, but our latest national data shows they continue to be on the wrong side of issues where voters prefer the approach by Trump and Republicans,” said Pollster and Cygnal President, Brent Buchanan. “When you have nearly a quarter of Democrats refusing to say people who are here illegally as not having broken any U.S. law, or the 52 percent who support federal judges having power to overturn executive actions and laws, it shouldn’t be any wonder congressional Democrats continue to be 19 percent under water with Independents or why 42 percent of swing voters and 51 percent of parents prefer a Republican candidate in the upcoming midterms.”

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Ep. 75 – 48% Support Trump Negotiating Settlement to War in Ukraine as Optimism at Home Rises: Buchanan & Brown Break Down March NVT Poll

Cygnal's Pulse Pod: 48% Support Trump Negotiating Settlement to War in Ukraine as Optimism at Home Rises - Join us for the latest episode of Cygnal's Pulse Pod as we dive into the most recent political trends and public opinion shifts that are reshaping America's political landscape. Our data-driven analysis reveals some surprising developments that you won't want to miss.

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POLL: Optimism Among Middle Easterners Outpaces Americans but U.S. Remains Dominant Influence 

DUBAI, U.A.E. (March 13, 2025) – Cygnal, one of the fastest growing and most accurate private U.S.-based polling firms, released the following international poll (conducted March 3-9) of 660 adults (aged 18+) in the general populations of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar. This poll dovetails with our recently released National Voter Trends (NVT) poll comparing views about international affairs and optimism about the direction of America among other issues. 

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POLL: 48 Percent Support Trump Negotiating Settlement to War in Ukraine as Optimism at Home Rises 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 12, 2025) – Cygnal, one of the nation’s fastest growing and most accurate private polling firms, released the following National Voter Trends (NVT) poll (conducted Mar. 3-5) of 1,500 likely 2026 general election voters.      “President Trump is firing on all cylinders as he continues to fulfill his promises at home with decisive action on border security, he’s also making good on his promises to reassert America’s role on the international stage,” said Pollster and Director of Political Strategy, Mitch Brown. “Voters have an overwhelmingly favorable view of their country while also believing things are getting worse abroad. But they trust Trump on key areas like negotiating with Putin to end the war in Ukraine and getting tough on Iran and its proxies – not to mention countering China in economic power and military influence. Like many challenges on the home front, voters also understand international issues take time to resolve and that’s why, with just a few months into his second presidency, this new data shows Trump has plenty of room to chip away at these international conflicts and keep America first.”

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