Sarah Yi draws on her experience at the Naval War College and working under Sen. John McCain to get the job done at CTIA. Read Impact.
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In New World Inc., author John Butman isn't trying to rewrite the history books - he just wants you to know that the Pilgrims loved capitalism, too. Read Impact.
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David Wasserman predicts that 'pocketbook issues' will reign supreme this November. And his perspective on gerrymandering may surprise you. Read Impact.
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Just because it sounds right to the ear, doesn't mean it's grammatically correct. Follow this one rule to improve your writing.
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Council President Doug Pinkham examines how Americans react to corporate crises and controversies and which demographic groups are the most concerned. Read More
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As the results of the 2016 U.S. presidential election showed, these “own-intention” polls have their defects. A new study suggests that a different approach might be more accurate.
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You "could potentially" be wasting your readers' time and not even know it! Read more in The Write Stuff.
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From negative advertising classes in Nashville to navigate the complex field of healthcare, see how Leah Evangelista found her home at the Federation of American Hospitals.
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Momentum to make Congress more open had been building - but it wasn’t until a group of younger members were elected in '74 that real change came.
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What the Washington Post calls “the Money Ball approach” to lobbying is gaining a foothold in public affairs. Read Impact.
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“The temptation is always to boil any election down to one thing even at the local level. But that is almost always a big mistake." Read more from Nathan Gonzales.
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We’ve reached a seminal moment in how advocacy is done - illustrated by students from one Florida high school.
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Good writing is just clear thinking. Figure out what you want to say, and the words should follow.
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There's evidence that advocacy campaigns are employing a broader range of tactics — lobbying, advertising, grassroots, social media — and it’s more complex than some might think.
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This year’s Public Affairs Innovation Awards, which recognizes outstanding corporate and association PACs, went to T-Mobile’s T-PAC and the National Association of Realtors PAC (RPAC).
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Like so much involving the issue of Russian meddling in American elections, we just don’t know, but in time we will.
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Want to communicate well and influence others? The Advocacy Conference keynote Dr. Tali Sharot says we first need to understand the human mind.
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Are Americans simply forgetting our everyday expressions, or deliberately trying to do something novel and startling with them?
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Raising the salaries of congressional aides might be a good idea, especially if they remain on the job longer and gain a better command of policy. In the meantime, it…
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How does a Russian linguist end up in public affairs for an energy company — and not working on international issues?
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A surprising and revealing look at how today's elite view their own wealth and place in society.
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Take a look at what made 2018's Communication, Engagement and Grassroots Innovation Awards winners stand out.
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Female lobbyists are “especially vulnerable in legislatures and in Congress because, unlike government employees, they often have no avenue to report complaints and receive due process."
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In 2017, we stayed committed to providing our members with strategies to navigate the year's unpredictable landscape. Here are a few of the highlights.
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Ballpark venue or sports complex? Menu or price points? Use abstract verbiage with caution.
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If FDR had his way, he would have cut even more entitlement programs than he did. But the federal government isn’t known for being frugal, and the reasons date back…
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Michael Cowden’s a Hoosier, and an authentic anomaly in Washington. Learn how he puts that same quality to work with retail stores across the country.
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We surveyed public affairs executives on the most pressing issues of 2018. Here are their answers.
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After a year known for slow legislation and government gridlock, the pressure is on for public affairs professionals to create legislative wins in a lethargic Congress.
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Startups are turning traditional businesses upside down. But they’re still navigating how to stay on the right side of regulations they hope to disrupt.
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How is the EU using digital advocacy tools compared the US? Read our recent report to find out.
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In our 'Visit With' series, find out why this VP says you "can never know enough" and why you should read 'Master of the Senate.'
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In his first installment of The 'Write Stuff', Alan Crawford advises how to avoid the "noun plague."
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Why it's one professor's mission to make two great thinkers in contemporary politics and policy relevant again.
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Think tanks, right, left and center, have been undergoing increasing scrutiny in recent months, and critics have not been kind. But have they been fair?
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A degree of sophistication about science is now necessary not just for those nominated for high government positions, but for more and more professionals who deal in public policy -…
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Every company is concerned about its reputation — for lots of good reasons. But we don’t talk much about the relationship between a company’s reputation and its success in public…
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