Mike Murphy

Mike Murphy

Keynote Speaker: Communications Strategist, Pundit, Writer & Producer; Host of "Hacks on Tap" Podcast; NBC News Analyst

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Mike Murphy Biography

Mike Murphy is one of the Republican Party’s most successful political media consultants, having handled strategy and advertising for more than 26 successful gubernatorial and Senatorial campaigns. Murphy has been involved in high-profile races for GOP Governors and Senators including Jeb Bush, Mitt Romney, Terry Branstad, Lamar Alexander, Jeff Sessions, Slade Gorton, Christie Whitman, Dirk Kempthorne, Tommy Thompson, and John Engler, and has advised political leaders in six foreign countries.

Murphy served as senior strategist for both John McCain’s first campaign for President in 2000 and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s historic election as Governor of California. He also played a key role as a strategist for Republican Voters Against Trump in 2020. A partner in a Washington DC based firm, Murphy advises several Fortune 500 corporations and many of America’s largest trade associations across various industries including insurance, technology, energy, financial services, and commercial real estate.

Murphy is a longtime analyst for NBC News and has been a frequent guest on other major networks such as CNN and MSNBC. He is a former columnist for TIME and has written op-ed pieces for The Washington Post, The New York Times, and the LA Times. He hosts the popular podcast "Hacks on Tap" with David Axelrod. Murphy is co-director of the Center for the Political Future at USC and serves on the boards of the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago and the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools. He is a former Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. In addition to his political work, Murphy is a writer/producer in the entertainment industry through his company, engaging in projects with networks such as HBO, CBS, and 20th Century Fox Studios. He lives with his wife Tiffany and daughter in Los Angeles, California.

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Mike Murphy Speaking Topics

After the Hurricane: Politics 2018

GOP campaign strategist and NBC News Analyst Mike Murphy takes audiences on a tour of the new politics of the U.S. after the biggest upset in years. With deep insight as a true insider and his trademark humor, Murphy looks at how we got here in Election 2016, how Donald Trump shocked the media to gain victory, how the rules of American politics have been changed forever and what a Trump Presidency is likely to mean for the country, the Republican Party and the world. Using a mix of insider information, new statistics and humorous anecdotes, Murphy explains how the pollsters got it wrong and how President Trump may well have many more surprises in store for Washington D.C.’s political insiders. Murphy’s balanced, informed and highly amusing presentation will interest and entertain both Trump fans and Trump foes, as he expertly explores the new realities of American politics in 2018.

Decade of Decision: The Growing Storm in Health-Care Politics

No issue vexes American politics more than health-care policy. Veteran political insider Mike Murphy analyzes how—from the health-care battles of the Clinton Administration to Obamacare and the current war over its repeal—health-care policy has become the new third rail of American politics. He’ll look at how both parties struggle to navigate the reality of health-care policy, as well as how the changing demographics and the growing technology revolution that hospitals, pharma, and insurers face is both an opportunity and a challenge as congressional and administration leaders struggle to create real, lasting health-care reform. A longtime adviser to presidential, senatorial, and gubernatorial campaigns, Murphy knows how politics really works. And as a consultant to health-care providers, he understands the challenges facing every part of the industry. An entertaining, ideologically balanced pundit, Murphy’s funny and insightful style will both entertain and inform audiences about what he believes is the most important domestic issue of the next decade.

Lessons from the Campaign War Room: Developing a Winning Corporate Strategy

Veteran strategist Mike Murphy shows business audiences how successful campaigns build a strategy, message and tactics in a do-or-die atmosphere with low budgets and cynical consumers. Designed for boards of directors and executives, Murphy's presentation is customized, based on extensive experience with Fortune 500 firms.

Murphy shares:

How a company can benefit from the same tried-and-true strategies used by campaign consultants

How to evaluate corporate strategy and adjust as the market demands

How online grassroots social marketing is not a new concept in the political world and how to use it successfully to grow revenues

The Rough and Tumble of Global Politics: Exploring Today’s Hot Button Issues and High-Stakes Hotspots

North Korea. Russia. China. Mexico. Brexit. We read about the big things happening in World Events nearly every day. But how do we make sense of it all? Veteran political strategist and TV pundit Mike Murphy is the rare expert who understands both World and U.S. Politics and how they intersect.

Murphy, a former Senior Fellow at the Harvard JFK School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, is a veteran political consultant. Over his career, he’s served as a top strategist for dozens of leading American politicians – including John McCain, George H.W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeb Bush, and many more Senators and Governors. He’s also advised foreign leaders in Latin America, Europe, and Canada.

In these remarks, Murphy breaks down the events of the day. Combining deep insight with his witty and informative approach, he makes even the most complicated foreign policy issues easily understood. Audiences will both learn and laugh as Murphy takes them on journey around the globe. Starting in the Halls of Power in Washington, he touches base at each of the biggest and most high-stakes hotspots around the globe. Murphy will also cover how public opinion both shapes and reacts to the world stage in the rough and tumble of American Presidential politics. Entertaining and insightful, Murphy’s exploration of today’s hot button issues reveal both the challenges and opportunities ahead.

How do I book Mike Murphy to speak at my event?

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How much does it cost to book Mike Murphy for a speaking engagement?

Speaking fees for Mike Murphy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mike Murphy are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mike Murphy, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

What topics does Mike Murphy speak about?

Mike Murphy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Technology, Internet and Business Leadership.

Where does Mike Murphy travel from?

Mike Murphy generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Mike Murphy?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mike Murphy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mike Murphy for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mike Murphy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

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Mike Murphy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Technology. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mike Murphy for live events is $30,000 - $50,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Mike Murphy generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Diamandis, Peter Zeihan and Paul Polman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike Murphy for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Mike Murphy Speaking Topics

  • After the Hurricane: Politics 2018

    GOP campaign strategist and NBC News Analyst Mike Murphy takes audiences on a tour of the new politics of the U.S. after the biggest upset in years. With deep insight as a true insider and his trademark humor, Murphy looks at how we got here in Election 2016, how Donald Trump shocked the media to gain victory, how the rules of American politics have been changed forever and what a Trump Presidency is likely to mean for the country, the Republican Party and the world. Using a mix of insider information, new statistics and humorous anecdotes, Murphy explains how the pollsters got it wrong and how President Trump may well have many more surprises in store for Washington D.C.’s political insiders. Murphy’s balanced, informed and highly amusing presentation will interest and entertain both Trump fans and Trump foes, as he expertly explores the new realities of American politics in 2018.

  • Decade of Decision: The Growing Storm in Health-Care Politics

    No issue vexes American politics more than health-care policy. Veteran political insider Mike Murphy analyzes how—from the health-care battles of the Clinton Administration to Obamacare and the current war over its repeal—health-care policy has become the new third rail of American politics. He’ll look at how both parties struggle to navigate the reality of health-care policy, as well as how the changing demographics and the growing technology revolution that hospitals, pharma, and insurers face is both an opportunity and a challenge as congressional and administration leaders struggle to create real, lasting health-care reform. A longtime adviser to presidential, senatorial, and gubernatorial campaigns, Murphy knows how politics really works. And as a consultant to health-care providers, he understands the challenges facing every part of the industry. An entertaining, ideologically balanced pundit, Murphy’s funny and insightful style will both entertain and inform audiences about what he believes is the most important domestic issue of the next decade.

  • Lessons from the Campaign War Room: Developing a Winning Corporate Strategy

    Veteran strategist Mike Murphy shows business audiences how successful campaigns build a strategy, message and tactics in a do-or-die atmosphere with low budgets and cynical consumers. Designed for boards of directors and executives, Murphy's presentation is customized, based on extensive experience with Fortune 500 firms.

    Murphy shares:

    How a company can benefit from the same tried-and-true strategies used by campaign consultants

    How to evaluate corporate strategy and adjust as the market demands

    How online grassroots social marketing is not a new concept in the political world and how to use it successfully to grow revenues

  • The Rough and Tumble of Global Politics: Exploring Today’s Hot Button Issues and High-Stakes Hotspots

    North Korea. Russia. China. Mexico. Brexit. We read about the big things happening in World Events nearly every day. But how do we make sense of it all? Veteran political strategist and TV pundit Mike Murphy is the rare expert who understands both World and U.S. Politics and how they intersect.

    Murphy, a former Senior Fellow at the Harvard JFK School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs, is a veteran political consultant. Over his career, he’s served as a top strategist for dozens of leading American politicians – including John McCain, George H.W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jeb Bush, and many more Senators and Governors. He’s also advised foreign leaders in Latin America, Europe, and Canada.

    In these remarks, Murphy breaks down the events of the day. Combining deep insight with his witty and informative approach, he makes even the most complicated foreign policy issues easily understood. Audiences will both learn and laugh as Murphy takes them on journey around the globe. Starting in the Halls of Power in Washington, he touches base at each of the biggest and most high-stakes hotspots around the globe. Murphy will also cover how public opinion both shapes and reacts to the world stage in the rough and tumble of American Presidential politics. Entertaining and insightful, Murphy’s exploration of today’s hot button issues reveal both the challenges and opportunities ahead.

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  • How do I book Mike Murphy to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Mike Murphy for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Mike Murphy, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Mike Murphy or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Mike Murphy for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Mike Murphy, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Mike Murphy are $30,000 - $50,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Mike Murphy, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Mike Murphy speak about?

    Mike Murphy is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Technology, Internet and Business Leadership.
  • Where does Mike Murphy travel from?

    Mike Murphy generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Mike Murphy?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Mike Murphy for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Mike Murphy for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Mike Murphy or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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