Impact
May 2026
As states increasingly revisit congressional maps outside the traditional once-a-decade process, Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales explores how the rise of mid-decade redistricting could reshape relationship-building, PAC strategy and political engagement for corporations and associations for years to come.
Corporate Engagement in a New Policy Era
Americans aren’t expecting businesses to stay silent—they’re asking them to be clear. New Pulse survey findings reveal a surprising openness to corporate engagement on policy, and a bigger challenge leaders aren’t talking about: being seen at all.
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Join the Public Affairs Council’s 2026 Government Relations & Policy Conference at it’s new location – Amazon HQ2 in Crystal City. Connect with top leaders and explore the trends shaping policy and advocacy today.
This year’s Distinguished Champion Brennan Georgianni is known for his willingness to help and his dedication to his fellow public affairs professionals. From his work on the Government Relations and Policy Conference Advisory Committee to the Government Relations Community, Brennan has earned a reputation for sharing his time and expertise generously.
In his opening keynote at the Spring Executive Conference, Dante Disparte reflected on the evolving role of public affairs in a world shaped by technological change, geopolitical uncertainty and rising expectations for corporate leadership as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. Read his full remarks, adapted for inclusion in IMPACT.
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The Public Affairs Council’s Certificate Programs help you sharpen your strategy, expand your network and become a stronger leader in public affairs. Choose a program tailored to your role—from Public Affairs Management to PAC & Grassroots Management to Government Relations and Lobbying. Take the next step in your career.
Stay up to date on the latest public affairs career moves as professionals transition into new leadership roles and opportunities. This month’s updates include new roles at Boehringer Ingelheim, Consumer Brands Association, National Association of Manufacturers, NBCUniversal, Amazon, Narrative Strategies, Oracle, National Restaurant Association and more.
Snap of the Month
Council staff played a vital role in helping the Washington Nationals secure the win.
EDITOR: Laura Horsley
ART DIRECTOR: Conrad Tolosa
ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Deanna Wisniewski, Helen Taylor
ASSISTANT EDITOR: Karla Chiang-Solis
Published May 2026
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