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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
When it comes to Brexit, certainty about anything is more or less ridiculous. Our panel of experts give their predictions and share why surprise is the most likely outcome.
Nathan Gonzales covers turnout, the large field of candidates and the No PAC Money Pledge in this video edition of Election Impact.
When ideology and political involvement collide, where do corporate PACs fit in? Learn why they are a transparent, accountable vehicle for donations.
Primaries can be expensive and divisive, but also beneficial. Nathan Gonzales explains in his latest Election Impact column.
What can you learn from Sen. Chuck Grassley’s Twitter magic? We discuss authenticity online and how organizations are upping their game on digital platforms.
With some federal victories taking decades to achieve, more advocacy pros are getting a jump start in the states. Learn more about a fundamental change in lobbying.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The Council’s 2018-19 chair is a former journalist, a CSR leader and one of the profession’s top public affairs pros. Read about her priorities for the year ahead.
This year’s honoree leads by example as a speaker, mentor and constant Council supporter. Learn more about Jennifer.
While Americans continue to focus on Russian meddling, China’s global ambitions grow. Elizabeth Economy discusses Xi Jinping’s strategy and the impact on U.S.-China relations.