Braxton Payne

Braxton is a seasoned professional in research, social media, digital communications, and strategy. He has aided a variety of clients from the political, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. As the creator and manager of SMV’s online and social media department, he has expanded the department to include over four dozen corporate, political, union, and nonprofit clients. Braxton directs SMV’s online and social media services. These services include strategic planning of online messages, social media content creation, monitoring of client-related online activities, development of online marketing plans, and managing all aspects of our client’s overall presence.

Braxton has a proven track record of crafting impactful campaigns and delivering measurable results. His expertise lies in blending strategic insights with creative execution to drive engagement and achieve organizational goals.

Braxton also directs the SMV research department where he leads dozens of surveys each year with his team to form data-driven plans for his clients. He also specializes in communications, direct mail, press, and fundraising strategy among other areas for his clients. 

Braxton was the Digital Director for Proposition A in Missouri in 2018 (the repeal of so-called “right-to-work”). He has earned recognition from The Missouri Times’ list 30 under 30 in Missouri Politics and Top 100 List in Missouri Politics. Braxton Payne was elected to be an at-large Joe Biden delegate from Missouri to the Democratic National Convention in 2020. Braxton is also a KMOX radio contributor. Braxton earned a degree in Applied Sociology with five minors from Fontbonne University.