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Each year, the Foundation for Public Affairs, the Public Affairs Council's 501(c)(3) research affiliate, conducts research on emerging public policy issues and trends that affect the practice of public affairs and organizations'…
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Fight or Flight: How Americans React to Corporate Crises and Controversies, by the Public Affairs Council and Morning Consult looks at the crises most concerning to your most important stakeholders.** While…
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From political campaign worker to public affairs executive: How a girl from Argentina became a VP at AARP.
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Our webinar, Moving Up or Moving On: How to Effectively Elevate Your Career, was held on August 10, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout the…
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The Council surveyed members on trends in state government relations around budgeting, staffing and benchmarking. Check out the findings.
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Employees, consumers and investors are increasingly looking to businesses to take a stand on social issues. How can companies manage rising consumer expectations?
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Employees, consumers and investors are increasingly looking to businesses to take a stand on social issues. How can companies manage rising consumer expectations?
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As America faces the greatest intergenerational transfer of wealth in its history, many nonprofit organizations hope to benefit.
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Our webinar, How to Pitch an Idea to Your Boss, was held on August 3, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout the program. …
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While most candidates relied on big donors, Trump and Sanders tapped into a digital grassroots strategy that changed the fundraising game forever.
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The Public Affairs Council is pleased to announce that Kristin Brackemyre has been hired as the Council’s new manager of PAC and advocacy practices.
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Thank you for attending our webinar, Metrics to Show Your Grassroots Value, held on July 25, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout the program.…
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Regardless of your organization's goals, an office in the nation's capital will set you apart from the competition.
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Six examples of associations using LinkedIn to engage with their members and other stakeholders around important issues.
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For Job Seekers Thoughtfully planning out your career is key to success in public affairs or any field. The resources in the public affairs career center can help you prepare…
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Thank you for attending our webinar, Out-of-Session Planning in the States, held on July 13, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout the program. Presentation
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Thank you for attending our webinar, Public Affairs in Mexico held on July 11, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout the program. Almaraz Presentation Garcia…
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Does more information mean less knowledge? Author Tom Nichols dissects why technology has inflated our intellectual egos.
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How can you make your message resonate with the public? The Council’s Doug Pinkham provides insight and an example of how both major political parties can improve their risk communication.
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Thank you for attending our webinar, Engaging the Next Generation in Grassroots, held on June 22, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout…
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We asked three crisis communications experts what to do if the president calls out your organization in a tweet.
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Thank you for attending our webinar, Communicating the Value of Online Advocacy and Social Media for Public Affairs, held on June 21, 2017. Below you will find the recording as…
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Reputational risks expand with political controversies. President Trump's border wall is a prime example.
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Check out June Impact! Featuring tips to tackle reputational risk and what to do when Trump tweets.
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Missed keynote speaker Eli Pariser at the Digital Media and Advocacy Summit? Check out what he has to say about cutting through fake news and building trust.
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Below you will find the recording as well as the slides for the pre-conference webinar, Digital Public Affairs Bootcamp. DeSarno Presentation
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The Council’s Nick DeSarno provides 4 things you can do to both survive and thrive in the new digital-first dynamic.
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Want to learn how a start in musical theater led to a blockbuster career in public affairs? Get to know Jean Cantrell.
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Thank you for attending our webinar, Risk, Ethics and Compliance for International Public Affairs, held on May 24, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides…
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Are you integrating CSR and sustainability initiatives with your government relations practice? The Council's Rikki Amos offers tips.
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Does your company suffer from "organizational drag"? Author Michael Mankins looks at ways to cut drag and focus on talent.
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Thank you for attending our webinar, Increasing Political Engagement at Your Association, held on May 18, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout…
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While we’re accustomed to the mergers and acquisitions of companies, we need to adapt to the challenges that come with spinoffs.
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Thank you for participating in our webinar, Public Affairs in the Middle East and Africa, held on May 16, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides…
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Check out May Impact! Featuring corporate spinoff challenges, how NOT to waste time and...a fax machine
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Thank you for participating in our Association Network Roundtable: Reframing Your Policy Messaging. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides referenced throughout the program. Ostermayer Presentation
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Rage against the bots! Recent Council speaker David Meerman Scott thinks we can all be a little more human in the way we communicate.
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AdvaMed's Greg Crist talks about the importance of authenticity to make your message resonate.
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How strongly does your value system inform your opinions? Author Steven Sloman examines what it means to be a truly independent thinker.
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Stanford's "Strategy Beyond Markets" program offers competitive insights with a global perspective.
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Thank you for attending our webinar, A Briefing on Food and Agriculture: International Trends, held on April 24, 2017. Below you will find the recording as well as the slides…
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The Council’s Doug Pinkham analyzes the outside game of politics, the evolution of crisis response and recovery and insights for handling both political opportunity and risk.
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In the second half of our series, we examine political unpredictability, noise, and corporate pressure to engage on social issues.
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Hot off the digital press! Public affairs trends and disruptors, Stanford’s “Strategy Beyond Markets” executive program and examining the “Knowledge Illusion.”
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