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Virtual Workshop Creative PAC Communications & Solicitations July 17, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Do your PAC communications and solicitations need a refresh? Join us for ideas, tips and inspiration…
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Virtual Workshop Communicating the Value of Your PAC May 21, 2024 1:30 p.m.−4:30 p.m. ET Educating leadership, your eligible class and your organization at large on the importance of the…
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Webinar Managing Employee Activism October 23, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Employees are paying close attention to the lobbying and social impact activities of the organizations they work for. Many…
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Virtual Workshop Corporate Transparency Boot Camp July 25, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Companies are increasingly susceptible to inquiries about their business practices and increased social expectations by the public…
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Webinar Training Your Executive for Exceptional External Communications June 5, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET CEOs and industry leaders are increasingly in the public eye -- not just for their…
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Virtual Workshop Crisis Communications May 22, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET How you react in a time of difficulty can define your organization, and a crisis communications plan is critical…
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Webinar Using Data to Convey Policy Positions May 15, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Discourse around science, facts and data is increasingly being viewed with a sense of skepticism and…
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Webinar Core Competencies for Public Affairs February 8, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET How can you develop and hone the skills needed to elevate your career and leadership profile within…
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Virtual Workshop Communicating to Gen Z & Millennial Stakeholders April 24, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Younger generations have unique value systems, political leanings, priorities, expectations of business and concerns…
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Webinar Media Relations April 18, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET A smart media relations strategy can set your organization up for success by elevating its voice and enhancing its public…
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Webinar Communicating Public Affairs to Employees March 14, 2024 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET With heightened expectations for the public affairs efforts of their employers, employees are among the leading stakeholder…
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Virtual Workshop Investor Relations Crash Course February 13, 2024 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Understanding your company or client’s qualitative and quantitative business functioning and data is increasingly important for comprehending…
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Virtual Workshop Communicating Your Global Brand December 7, 2023 11 a.m.−1:15 p.m. ET Your company’s reputation is crucial, but today’s geopolitical landscape poses complex and unprecedented challenges to multinational brands.…
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The Rise of "Policy Comms" and Why It Matters September 2023 It happens more often than you’d think. Jessica Strieter Elting will be on Capitol Hill, and a member of Congress spots…
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What Mr. Rogers Can Teach Us About Public Speaking September 2023 Flash back to May 1969 when Fred Rogers, who was hardly the folk hero he would become, appeared before a…
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The Buzz: Don’t Feed the Troll? September 2023 They use “provocative language” and “personal attacks,” using “inflammatory remarks to deliberately offend people.” To “annoy and frustrate” opponents, they’ll repeat the…
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Legislative victories are hard to come by in such a polarized political environment. That’s why trade associations are one of the few places where the art of compromise is still…
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The 2023 update to this popular publication shows how to demonstrate the value of your work to leadership and other stakeholders.
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Is ChatGPT an innovation you need to jump on immediately? A recipe for disaster? A tangle of future regulations? Or some combination of all these things? Read on for how…
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As high-level opinion journalists move from established newspapers and magazines, it begs the question – where are we to go to find smart commentary? Discover why Substack, and its recently…
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Cox Communications’ market vice president discusses what she’s learned from her new position in internal communications and how it can help government affairs professionals. Chiazor also shares her takeaways from…
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Editors are inundated with opinion pieces and space considerations prevent them from publishing most submissions, even ones they like. Avoid the overstated and non-specific what-to-do’s found in most guidance on getting an…
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The English – and American English – language is livelier than ever. New words, taken from the way we talk, are regularly coming into use. Read on for the benefits…
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Virtual Workshop Writing for Advocacy in Public Affairs November 15, 2023 1:30 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET Professionals wear many hats: promoter, defender, explainer and more. Without an evolving communications toolkit, many…
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Virtual Workshop Social Media for Advocacy October 25, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET No matter which platform you utilize, social media is one of your most powerful advocacy tools. When…
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Virtual Workshop Crafting Presentations and Speeches September 7, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET When written or presented well, a speech can inspire action, convince audiences or engage them to support…
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Whether you feel like you are in constant state of crisis or are looking to be prepared for the next potential controversy at your organization, this program will provide you…
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Advocacy content is now more important than ever. Don’t settle for the same old infographic; craft award-winning content. Good creative content can spur action, engage policymakers and enhance your advocacy…
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Read about the exceptional campaigns of this year's winners in the Lobbying, Grassroots and Communications categories.
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Did you know that standup comedians are among the best editors? They have to be stingy with their words if they want to hit comedy gold. Read how one of…
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Virtual Workshop Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Communications Boot Camp November 16, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET It’s become vital for organizations to effectively explain their ESG practices and commitments…
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Who knew that a bag of granola would carry what might be the most admirable example of branding extant? But there it is, on a BE-KIND product: “Ingredients you can…
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Webinar Media Relations for Public Affairs September 13, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Set your organization up for success, public favorability and a positive image. A smart media relations strategy…
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Virtual Workshop Association PAC Intensive September 12, 2023 1:30 p.m.−4:15 p.m. ET Managing an association PAC comes with unique challenges including prior approval, a decentralized membership or event-based fundraising. This…
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Virtual Workshop Virtual Workshop: Corporate PAC Intensive September 12, 2023 9 a.m.−12:15 p.m. ET Managing a corporate PAC comes with unique challenges including segmenting and targeting your eligible class, payroll…
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Your advocates have a story to tell, and your program should help them. Personal experiences make your message meaningful and compelling to lawmakers or regulators and emphasize the need for…
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We’ve all been told that stories need a beginning, a middle and an end, but that advice can leave a lot of holes. Learn about a “story hack” inspired by…
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Social media can be an effective communication tool, but to what extent can it be used for PAC and grassroots purposes? Join this workshop to learn compliance considerations for social…
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Employees are increasingly expecting and requesting that their company or association’s leadership take a stand and respond to political, social, and environmental issues. Join us to learn how to create…
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Random House editor Benjamin Dreyer says very is a “dull adverb and encourages duller adjectives.” More often than not, it detracts from the word you’re trying to strengthen. Keep reading for examples…
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The Association for Accessible Medicines’ senior director of marketing has enjoyed a career traversing four states that finally brought her to D.C. Read how Klinger fused her visual arts background…
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To help today’s communicators perfect their messaging and news channels, the Axios editors wrote a book offering tips for clear and concise writing. Yet the concept of “smart brevity” isn’t new. Learn…
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Writing about numbers may seem straightforward, but the pursuit of accuracy can sometimes translate to TMI. Read on for tips on how to avoid a soup of digits and vary…
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