Eric Sedler, the managing partner of ASGK Public Strategies, was a business partner of David Axlerod, Barack Obama’s chief campaign strategist for 2008. Eric Sedler, David Axlerod, and John Kupper formed ASK Public Strategies in 2008 (renamed ASGK Public Strategies in 2009 when Larry Grisolano joined the partnership). David Axlerod, on becoming President Obama’s chief advisor, divested himself of ASGK.
As the managing partner of ASGK, Eric Sedler uses his expertise in communication programs to serve clients in major industries including telecommunications, energy, financial services, health care, entertainment and land use. Through ASGK, Eric Sedler has worked with corporations, trade associations, labor unions, and advocacy organizations.
Before co-founding ASK Public Strategies, Eric Sedler managed corporate PR on the regional level for AT&T in their Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami branches. Eric Sedler directed AT&T’s PR in the central and southeastern US. His successful initiatives included securing regulatory approval for AT&T’s acquisition of cable systems in several states. Eric Sedler also managed the launch of local telephone services in several important markets.
Before becoming a public relations manager, Eric Sedler has worked for federal, state, and local officials, managing several successful state and local political campaigns. These officials include Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Eric Sedler has helped develop communications programs that gave extensive coverage to such legislation for telephone area codes, mammogram coverage, and fireworks safety.
In addition to his work with ASKG Public Strategies, Eric Sedler is often a guest speaker on communications and issues management. Eric Sedler has given presentations at the University of Chicago, Loyola University, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Eric Sedler has been awarded the Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America and the Silver Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago.