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Whether you call it a trade war or a reordering of global influence, the rules are being rewritten. Find out how this trickles down to business decisions and bottom lines.
The political terrain may be uncertain, but Nathan Gonzales shares the projections you can take to the bank.
Reputational risk. Confidence crisis. Misinformation. The Brussels Forum showed how companies are tackling these challenges and building rapport with stakeholders.
Before there were social media campaigns, this group of advocates went viral. Author Heath Hardage Lee tells us about the women in the late ’60s and early ’70s who wouldn’t be ignored.
Council VP Chris Bender shares a more powerful way to communicate the cost, and value, of your campaigns.
Visa’s Senior Director of Public Affairs says we need to be constant learners. She has insight into changes in journalism and why we shouldn’t think of Visa as a credit card company.
Ever been spelunking? Our editor makes a plea for specificity that won’t leave your readers lost in a cave of vague. And the annoying word of the month is…
Are Democratic hopefuls misreading the public’s mood? Could they buck the odds and defeat an incumbent president?
We’ve got new research that shows where staffers turn for trusted information, how they think the media affects political discourse and which advocacy strategies work best.
If you’re focusing on the presidential race, you’re missing half the story of 2020. Nathan Gonzales explains why down-ballot elections could shape Congress for years to come.
Don’t take the bait. Read on for insight on becoming more strategic about responding to criticism.
What happens when your passion becomes an addiction? Author Brad Stulberg discusses the darker side of fiercely pursuing the activities and interests that make us feel alive.
Follow MacGregor’s career from the Navy to grassroots strategy. He shares lessons in having tough conversations and the importance of personal relationships in advocacy.
Why you need to cut “workspeak” from your writing. And you might not have heard the annoying word of the month yet, but it could be coming to your city.
In his new monthly column, Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections, a senior political analyst for the Council, looks at the most contentious battleground states up and down the ballot.
The White House counsel during Watergate explains why presidents have no power over scandals, and who ultimately does.
Our political system is messy. But is that a bad thing? We explore the issue with author and public policy expert Bruce Chapman.
NABH’s director of advocacy and senior counsel shares advice for PAC managers, campaign finance challenges, and a fact you might not know about Chuck Schumer.
Hear tips from Council VP Chris Bender on how to get concrete results from your next thought leadership campaign.
Just how mind-blowing is your prose? Don’t make promises to your readers that you can’t deliver on. And the annoying word of the month has been ambiguous since the 1920s.
A video kickoff to a new monthly column by Nathan Gonzales of Inside Elections. Hear his take on the pending Mueller report and what he sees brewing in the Senate and House races.
A PAC-themed carnival and a new kind of elite ‘credit card.’ Get inspired by the creative campaigns from the winners of our 2019 Outstanding PAC Awards.
A chat with author Joseph Dalton, who shares a glimpse of the life of society beat reporter Hope Ridings Miller and the rise of women journalists.
The National Retail Federation’s senior director of media relations talks free trade, Twitter diplomacy and her time on Jeb Bush’s campaign.
The turnover rate for CEOs was the highest in a decade. We unpack the findings from a new report on corner office vacancies.
Research finds that donors don’t have a corrupting influence on most politicians. But does courting the support of small donors lead to ideological extremism?
Adverbs vs. badverbs. Use this trick to avoid embarrassing descriptors in your writing. And we’re guessing you share our disdain for the annoying word of the month.
Politically powerful, but is it hollow? Some members of Congress and 2020 hopefuls are rejecting corporate PAC contributions. We set the record straight on what this pledge really means.
A game to inspire advocates. A video challenge to encourage sustainability. An interactive way to show impact. Read about our 2019 Innovation Award Winners.
Nationalism is not a new phenomenon, and it’s a term that often gets misconstrued in today’s political landscape. So, when is it a good thing?
From theater to PR to public affairs. Follow the fascinating career of AT&T’s director of consumer safety and education, and learn how she’s engaging college students on CSR issues.
Researchers say a concerning pattern is emerging: Companies are strategically donating to nonprofits to garner their support.
Used thoughtfully, this tiny piece of punctuation can add personality to your business prose. And the annoying word of the month is truly insufferable.
The Year of the Suburban Woman. Life after politics, California’s transformative politics, and avoiding clichés in your political writing.
Thought leadership has come a long way from the CEO op-ed. We trace the evolution – and confusion – of this ubiquitous term.
Learn from organizations doing thought leadership right. Check out case studies from IBM, Zillow, Patagonia and more.
While we aim for straight A’s, predicting politics and spotting trends are challenging tasks. Here’s what our survey respondents got right, and what missed the mark.
Midsize cities are fostering innovation, attracting young professionals and revitalizing downtowns. Author and former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett has the scoop on their success.
Consumer Technology Association’s director of strategic communications is also an entrepreneur and humanitarian, and she has strong thoughts on the Republican Party’s efforts to engage Hispanics.
Don’t be a slave to your slide deck. Learn tips for better presentations. Your audience will thank you.
The Year of the Suburban Woman. Life after politics, California’s transformative
politics, and avoiding clichés in your political writing.
David Wasserman of The Cook Political Report breaks down the midterm results, with a close look at how suburban women made their voices heard. Read on for what happened and what’s next.