Chief communications and public affairs officer shares experiences from the 2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner and perspectives on public affairs and diplomacy.
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Masterclass Global Public Affairs Masterclass November 11, 2025 9 a.m.−12 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Managing public affairs on a global scale requires strategic vision and an understanding of a complex...
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Virtual Workshop How to Mitigate and Manage Reputational Risk August 20, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Explore the risks associated with social impact initiatives, including reputational, operational, and...
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Virtual Workshop Business and Financial Communications Crash Course December 9, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers It’s important that public affairs professionals understand their companies’ business and financial landscape....
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Virtual Workshop Crafting Your Message Using AI November 6, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Harness the power of artificial intelligence to craft compelling and impactful advocacy and public...
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Virtual Workshop Video & Social Media Fundamentals July 22, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Master the art of creating engaging video content and leveraging social media platforms to...
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Virtual Workshop Storytelling for Advocacy November 5, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Your advocates have important stories to tell. Personal experiences make your message more compelling to lawmakers...
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Virtual Workshop Writing for Public Affairs October 16, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers As public affairs professionals, we write frequently, but we’re rarely trained as professional writers. And...
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Virtual Workshop Social Media for Advocacy September 11, 2025 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Whether you’re using Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram or another platform, social media is one of...
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Virtual Workshop Work from Home Boot Camp August 21, 2025 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Since the pandemic, more people than ever are working remotely or on hybrid schedules,...
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Webinar Responding to Social or Political Issues August 14, 2025 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Organizations need to know how to navigate the challenges of addressing political and social issues...
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Webinar Op-Eds and Earned Media June 26, 2025 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Dealing with the media can be difficult. However, by using certain tools, you can more easily maneuver...
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Webinar Investor Relations Fundamentals June 10, 2025 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Understanding your company or client’s qualitative and quantitative business functioning and data is increasingly important for comprehending the...
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A well-executed media relations strategy can significantly elevate your organization’s visibility and enhance its public image. This workshop will provide you with actionable strategies to expand your reach and build relationships across diverse media platforms.
A well-crafted crisis communications plan can be the difference between weathering a storm and being overwhelmed by it. Whether your organization faces frequent challenges or aims to be proactive in crisis mitigation, this program will equip you with the tools needed to navigate any emerging issue with confidence.
Science, facts and data are increasingly being viewed with a sense of skepticism and even distrust. Ensure your organization knows how to present research, survey findings and economic data in a transparent, methodologically sound manner that builds credibility and trust while supporting your public policy positions and advocacy efforts.
Recent studies from the University of Texas at Austin show that the disinformation/misinformation problem might be worse than imagined, finding that people aren’t necessarily gullible so much as they are simply wedded to their partisan bias. The studies also reveal the country where this phenomenon is most pronounced.
The media landscape is experiencing seismic vibrations, in case you haven’t noticed. A new study by the Pew Research Center looks at the biggest “news influencers” and, perhaps not surprisingly, the majority are not affiliated with an actual news organization. Learn how they’re changing the way so many Americans think about politics and current events.
As employees increasingly expect their employers to take a stand on social and environmental issues, employee engagement has become a crucial component of public affairs strategy. Successful employee communication enables organizations to strengthen their reputation, build a more engaged workforce and contribute to your organization’s mission.
From Hayley Paige to political livestreams, influencers are reshaping how policymakers engage with voters, bypassing traditional media channels.
Webinar Training Your Executive for First-Rate External Communications February 20, 2025 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register As CEOs and industry leaders become increasingly influential figures in public discourse, their opinions...
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Webinar Data Visualization February 19, 2025 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register In today’s advocacy landscape, there are plenty of data sources available to support your efforts. Data can bolster your...
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Advances in advertising technology give you the ability to target supporters, reach new audiences and measure your impact in new ways. Learn how to help your organization improve its image, influence policymakers and engage potential supporters with high-impact digital advertising. Our experts will guide you through best practices for purchasing, optimizing and measuring the success of your digital advertising campaigns.
Younger generations have distinct value systems, political leanings and priorities that shape their expectations of businesses and their role in society. Learn how to successfully engage and advocate for your organization with this younger audience.
Virtual Workshop Communications That Build Trust Through Transparency February 11, 2025 1:30 p.m.− 3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers In an era where transparency is paramount, effective communication is key to...
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Global public affairs leaders are corporate diplomats at heart – they need to create and implement strategies to manage risks, persuade stakeholders, build alliances and deliver value to their organization in an uncertain global arena. Corporate diplomacy is critical to managing a company’s global reputation. Join this session to gain insight into how to develop your corporate diplomacy skills while building, maintaining, and protecting your company’s reputation across diverse international markets.
Virtual Workshop Building Your Communications Strategy January 28, 2025 1:30 p.m. − 3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Start the year off right by ensuring your organizational communications plan is comprehensive...
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Webinar Pulse Survey Findings: Public Opinions on Trust, Disinformation, Regulation, Campaign Finance & Lobbying December 10, 2024 11 a.m.−12 p.m. ET Register The Council’s 2024 Public Affairs Pulse survey, a...
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February 2 – 5, 2025 | Marriott Harbor Beach, Fort Lauderdale, FL. Register Ambassador Resources Event Background Thank you for your support as we plan The Advocacy Conference. You make...
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The Buzz: How to Spot Bad Arguments September 2024 by Alan Pell Crawford If you’re in the policy comms world, you come face to face with logical fallacies every day...
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The Buzz: How to ‘Prebunk’ Election-Year Disinformation July/August 2024 by Alan Pell Crawford The polite term for it is Brandolini’s Law, a 2013 coinage of increasing applicability. Named for an...
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The Buzz: Did a Machine Write This? June 2024 By Alan Pell Crawford Eager to find ways to spot AI-generated prose, one naturally turns to ChatGPT for help — and...
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Spotlight on ... Jody Donohue Head of Communications and Government Affairs, North America Ceva Animal Health May 2024 A lot of us have become accustomed to a hybrid work environment,...
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The Buzz: CEOs Should Speak Up, If Only to Employees April 2024 By Alan Pell Crawford It has always been important for CEOs to take strong stands on matters that...
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The Buzz: How to Chat Up ChatGPT March 2024 Every month, almost 7,000 Americans Google how to write an effective ChatGPT prompt, a skill which by some accounts will one...
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Virtual Workshop Sustainability for Global Public Affairs November 13, 2024 10 a.m.−12:15 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Public affairs teams are increasingly helping their companies navigate public expectations and regulatory requirements...
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Virtual Workshop Writing for Public Affairs November 6, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers As public affairs professionals, we write frequently but are rarely trained as professional writers. But...
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Virtual Workshop Social Media for Advocacy October 30, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Whether you’re using Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Instagram or another platform, social media is one of...
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Virtual Workshop Website & Email Best Practices for Public Affairs August 21, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Email campaigns and action center websites are still some of the...
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Innovation Award Winners Take Flight February 2024 From long security lines to unexpected delays, many people don’t like traveling by air. But a harsh reality for people in the disability...
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The Digital Media and Advocacy Summit is the leading annual event for digital comms and advocacy professionals. Hear new strategies, and case studies for energizing grassroots and policy campaigns.
Virtual Workshop Creative PAC Communications & Solicitations July 17, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Do your PAC communications and solicitations need a refresh? Join us for ideas, tips...
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Virtual Workshop Communicating the Value of Your PAC May 21, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Educating leadership, your eligible class and your organization at large on the importance...
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Webinar Managing Employee Activism October 23, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Employees are paying close attention to the lobbying and social impact activities of the organizations they work for....
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Virtual Workshop Corporate Transparency Boot Camp July 25, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Companies are increasingly susceptible to inquiries about their business practices and increased social expectations by...
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