An active Council member since the ’90s, Board Chair Peter Wilkinson is setting a plan of action for the year ahead. He’s also taking the helm as both the first Canadian and international chair, with a first priority on diversity, equity and inclusion.
After each presidential election we ask the winning candidate to bring the country together. Nathan Gonzales explores why unifying the nation is going to be no easy task.
No one knows for certain what will happen on Election Day, but Nathan Gonzales explains why our collective shock from 2016 shouldn’t drive us away from the data this time.
In a year marked by COVID-19 and questions of election integrity, the public is putting more trust in business and less in government. Read on for insights from the 2020 Public Affairs Pulse Survey and how companies can take a bigger role on the biggest issues.
As the boundaries between corporations and nonprofits blur, Walter Powell of Stanford University provides a fresh understanding of charitable organizations.
With just weeks to go before Election Day, most Americans have doubts about the fairness of the voting process.
This is a time for open conversations about race, diversity and equity. It’s also a time to move beyond lip service to real action. Companies share the meaningful investments and actions they are taking.
Like major crises before it, COVID-19 will have lasting effects on society. Council President Doug Pinkham breaks down both the trade-offs and the opportunities before the public affairs profession as a result of the pandemic.
Candidates need to win bigly this fall to avoid skepticism of the voting process. Nathan Gonzales explains why a peaceful transition of power may be at risk this year.
Public affairs today requires a sophisticated understanding of how the C-suite thinks. An MBA could be your path to mastering the business know-how to rise in your career.
How do you know which business schools “get” public affairs and integrate it into their curricula? We have you covered. This analysis of U.S. News and World Report’s Top 100 Business Schools shows which programs are best for public affairs leaders.
Nathan Gonzales says a lack of imagination was the biggest mistake in predicting the 2016 race. Here are his predictions for what the race will look like over the next few months for the presidency, Senate and House.
Renowned risk management expert Peter Sandman shares his thoughts on the pandemic response. From knowing your risk matrix to honest communications, here’s what should guide us in the future.
Nathan Gonzales takes a trip to Indiana and gains an understanding of how people experience the pandemic differently, and how the battle for the presidency and Congress is really fought.
This unique association program empowers members to plan and execute a political campaign. Find out why Realtors are well suited for the job.
The percentage of public affairs executives who believe the pandemic will make voting by mail much more common. Read the survey.
The Public Affairs Council was founded as an organization that supports the voices of individuals and groups that choose to exercise their First Amendment rights.
Before you can persuade a skeptical audience to take necessary action, you have to establish credibility. Council President Doug Pinkham discusses how leaders earn trust.
Nathan Gonzales writes the election is still six months away, but President Donald Trump has already suffered his greatest loss: the benefit of the doubt.
You might have heard it’s a “lobbying bonanza.” But it’s expertise, not access, most clients are seeking.
Public affairs pros prove creative and adaptable amid COVID-19. They’re also wondering which changes are temporary and which are permanent.
Ready or not, the elections are going to come. Nathan Gonzales offers three scenarios for how November might play out under the cloud of COVID-19.
Employers are stepping in to fill the trust gap, according to an Edelman special report. Learn what this means for your public affairs team as you reach out to your audience.
The Public Affairs Council has launched a special series of virtual education programs to help public affairs professionals navigate the challenges of running campaigns during COVID-19.
These PAC pros have embraced new tech solutions and the power of peer networks to reach their goals. Learn more about the winning PACs.
States are taking the lead on enacting legislation to prevent harassment. Meanwhile, frustration with Congress on the issue grows.
Some of these themes may seem familiar. Professor and author John Pitney looks back to 1988 to explain some of the campaign trends we see today.
Here’s what we are doing to ensure that our workshops, seminars, conferences and other in-person events are as safe as possible for all who attend.
Congrats to the Consumer Technology Association and The Williams Companies, our 2020 winners!
Announced at The Advocacy Conference, these winners are the best of the best. Learn more about their inspiring campaigns.
Every seat counts in 2020 with the majority in play for the next Congress. Step into the future with Nathan Gonzales, who shares his take on 2022 swing-vote Senate seats and more.
As the election season heats up, so has the debate over paid political ads. A new Public Affairs Council/Morning Consult poll looks at the state of political activism on social media.
A new Public Affairs Council/Morning Consult poll finds that Americans are divided on the propriety of political advertising.
Here are 10 things to remember about the Citizens United decision on its tenth anniversary.
PACs have become a surprising part of the election narrative. Sessions and discussions at the National PAC Conference will break down the best move forward for PAC managers.
Need a guide to navigating the 2020 elections? Nathan Gonzales offers some tips to help you keep perspective.
Never stop growing. Never stop learning. Author Pat Williams uncovers the leadership secrets behind Walt Disney.
It’s no secret the business of news is changing. For J-school graduates, the newsroom may be just the starting point of a meaningful career.
Trump is a turnout machine — for both parties. Nathan Gonzales explores how the president may impact the GOP’s plan as the race heats up.
Social platforms are looking to limit political ads. But don’t forget that issue advocacy campaigns are bedrock to our political process.
What does the next year hold for the Council? Get to know our new Board leader and his vision for the future.
Supporting causes greater than herself is an integral part of Yi’s career. Find out why she’s a deserving recipient of this year’s award.
Be careful! This method of measuring partisan performance may be addictive. Nathan Gonzales breaks down which states are leaning red or blue.
Pete Slone of McKesson takes the helm as the Council’s 2019-2020 Chair. Sarah Yi of CTIA – The Wireless Association is honored as 2019 Volunteer of the Year.
The latest Public Affairs Pulse Survey finds Americans on both sides of the aisle are angry about cowardice and corruption.
Read the full findings.
Politics is uncertain, Nathan Gonzales writes, but some clarity is coming by Super Tuesday. Here are the election trends and news to look for in the next few months.
Insights from the State and Local Government Relations Conference: Politicians and lobbyists need to have their Twitter strategy ready at the state level, where polarization is expanding.
