Do you want the facts on your side? Take a moment to consider that scientific findings aren’t sound bites or made for PowerPoint slides. This month’s advice will help you weigh your words.
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This month we cover the public affairs professional’s guide to MBA programs and a November election forecast.
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.
In part two of our interview, renowned risk management expert Peter Sandman explains how to have calmer dialogues with protesters and shares what pandemic response tactic wasn’t in the playbook.
Does your team have the chemistry of World Series champions? Author Joan Ryan explores a little-known attribute that makes some of your favorite teams iconic. She also shares how you can apply the same concepts to make your team stronger.
This senior associate for the American College of Surgeons has been working to keep members informed on ever-changing policy during COVID-19. And she still finds time for empowering women in health care and publishing articles in medical journals.
Consumer expectations are changing. Nearly one-fifth of recent survey respondents say commitment to equality affects what they buy. Read on for insights on what consumers value in CEO and brand response to the Black Lives Matter movement.
The phrase in question this month is all too familiar to public affairs pros. This writing tip will help you clearly explain what causes you support.
Risk Management Lessons from COVID-19 and how the battle for the presidency is really fought.
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.
Author Stephen F. Knott says that the presidency has been ripped from its constitutional mooring. We explore what this means and how we got here.
Rising to your career potential shouldn’t be hampered by gender. Some efforts to clean up the Arizona Capitol are having the opposite effect.
PAC managers are shifting priorities in response to COVID-19. These Council survey results show how the community is adapting.
These pronouns are making a comeback. Here’s a way “you” can make your writing more expansive and inclusive.
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.
When health concerns are paramount, how is voter behavior affected? We explore the “flight to safety.”
Your favorite workplace phrases have been remixed for life in the home office. It’s only a matter of time before they make it into your next Zoom meeting.
Government relations pros need to adapt to be effective. We have a new take on the basics to help you pivot strategy.
In 2014, fear of a deadly disease had an outsized impact on the midterm elections. Researchers take a look back to predict how COVID-19 might affect sentiment this November.
COVID-19 is infecting our language. Metaphors should be used carefully by people with almost no relevant scientific knowledge. That means most of us.
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 senior vice president of the International Franchise Association discusses the shift from helping members fight threats to their business models to helping them deal with threats to their businesses’ survival.
What to do when the word “global” has been reduced to the confines of your living room? Council expert Dasha Iventicheva offers advice.
PAC managers are no strangers to pivoting strategy. Learn how you can adjust your fundraising and outreach from our PAC expert Kristin Brackemyre.
Traditional lobby days might be canceled, but you don’t have to give up your grassroots work. Nick DeSarno, the Council’s advocacy pro, discusses how to re-create the in-person experience.
The Public Affairs Council will continue to provide members with high-quality services. Council President Doug Pinkham shares how to access the latest information and new ideas online.
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.
What’s behind a spending decline of more than $20 million? Researchers explain the factors that could be the cause.
The senior director of constituent relations at Walmart has advice on taking on new opportunities. Accept challenges that might seem crazy to others — or even you.
Announced at The Advocacy Conference, these winners are the best of the best. Learn more about their inspiring campaigns.
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.
Author Stephen Farnsworth has studied some 100,000 late-night jokes, and the content is more policy-focused than you might think. Learn more about the role of comedians in politics.
Once this political affairs manager figured out her true passion was for grassroots, the rest was history. She also shares insights from interning in the White House.