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Whether you’re using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat or the next big thing, social media is one of the most powerful tools in your advocacy toolbox. When leveraged effectively, social…
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With dozens of standards and reporting metrics, organizations need to determine what data they need to collect and analyze for an effective CSR strategy. Our workshop will show you how…
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There’s a policy threat on the horizon, and in order to protect your mission and bottom line, you need to ensure your internal stakeholders are prepared and understand what’s at…
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Any organization without a crisis communications strategy is planning to fail. As more companies are asked to respond to political and social issues, organizations need to understand when, where and…
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Please Join the Council and your colleagues in the sustainability and social responsibility space to share ideas, meet and build new professional relationships, and for a lively discussion of The Battle…
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What happens to us and our public affairs teams when we operate with bias or a lack of inclusion, even if it’s unconscious? What perspectives do we miss? This workshop…
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Are you protecting your member's data properly? with GDPR, CCPA and a host of other regulations set to be enacted regarding data privacy and security, associations must be extremely careful…
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Professionals writing for public affairs wear many hats: promoter, defender, explainer, and more. Without consistent practice and an ever-expanding toolkit, writers may find themselves falling short in their quest to…
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Crises happen – are you prepared? Organizations must quickly and effectively communicate online during state, local, federal and even international incidents – and that requires planning and practice.Does your organization…
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A legislative body may pass a law, but regulators give the law its teeth. Learn and hone tested strategies and tactics for influencing regulation and rulemaking in a way that’s…
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Public affairs and advocacy campaigns succeed or fail in no small part due to their communications strategy. What makes a successful campaign and what are the common obstacles to comprehensive…
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Whether you are starting from scratch or revamping your current grassroots program, you first need to determine what you want to accomplish, what you are doing well and create a…
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Help your organization improve its image, influence policymakers and engage potential supporters with high-impact digital advertising. Advances in advertising technology give you the ability to target, reach and measure in…
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Someone using a saw with no training is a disaster waiting to happen. So is sending an untrained advocate to a legislative meeting. Our workshop will “train the trainer” and…
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Whether you are tracking the effectiveness of digital ads, coordinating a multifaceted social media schedule or crafting hyper-targeted messages, building a winning digital campaign can be complicated. We’ll help you…
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Demonstrating digital's return on investment can often be a challenge. Join us to learn how to monitor, measure, and report out your digital metrics for both communications and advocacy campaigns.Reporting…
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Factsheets can only go so far. Compelling visual narratives can help explain complicated concepts, answer common questions, and persuade skeptics. Our webinar will show you strategy needed to develop effective…
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Relationships matter. Is your organization leveraging your well-connected and most trustworthy advocates? This workshop will explore ways to develop and implement an effective grasstops, key contact or grassroots ambassador program…
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This workshop will provide your team a grounding in public affairs, both generally and from the perspective of companies and trade associations. Learn what organizations need and expect from an…
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Good tactics are important: Writing a head-turning press release or conducting a fly-in that shifts a policy debate. Great strategy, however, is essential. Every press release and fly-in is a…
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All the facts in the world won’t matter if the feeling’s not right. Speechwriters need to match the tone and language of the principal in order to create authentic prose.…
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Public affairs is selling. Have you earned the right to close? Learn simple, proven sales and negotiating techniques from expert sales professionals, and how to apply those skills to working…
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There’s a policy threat on the horizon, and your internal stakeholders don’t fully grasp the threat. Sound familiar? Organizations don’t speak the language of public affairs. They speak the language…
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When you send out an action alert, does your audience answer the call? Let us help ensure they do. This workshop will help you develop an engagement plan to energize…
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This workshop will approach storytelling with the goal of helping your organization put together stories that connect you to key stakeholders and make your organization stand out.Developing an effective advocacy…
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Approximately 70 percent of all U.S. adults regularly use social media. When leveraged effectively, it can create opportunities to find, reach and engage advocates. Public affairs professionals must stay apprised…
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Many successful CSR programs contain a charitable giving plan. Even more, well-designed and executed philanthropic initiatives can help organizations better engage with their communities and improve reputations. What are the…
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“Tear down this wall.” “Yes we can.” People don’t spontaneously join an organization or speak out on an issue. It requires individuals that can concisely and convincingly convey how complex…
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Don’t settle for the same old infographic; craft award-winning content. Good creative content can spur action, move policymakers and enhance all of your advocacy programs. Attendees will explore free and…
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Once the crisis hits, it’s too late. Proactive public affairs professionals should prepare now for the crisis that will eventually – and inevitably – come. Having a detailed crisis communications…
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The annual Public Affairs Pulse survey examines a wide range of topics related to business and government. This year’s findings reveal everything from the surprisingly low influence of President Trump’s…
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Digital communications are a critical component of the modern advocacy role. Join this interactive workshop to brush up your skills and learn more about the platforms, trends, tools, tactics and…
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Augmented reality, virtual reality, immersive technology at events – at first it was just a concept, but today, organizations are using these technologies to better tell their story. Groups now…
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Check out findings showing which crises are most likely to affect consumers’ perceptions and what companies should do when faced with a corporate scandal.
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There’s a difference between a crisis and a controversy, and we’ve got the data to prove it. Join the Public Affairs Council and Morning Consult as we unveil new findings…
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Whether your organization is looking to change public sentiment about an issue or see important regulatory changes made, this workshop will help you launch the campaign needed to influence and…
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Communications plays an essential role in public affairs and advocacy campaigns. The messages your organization creates and how they are distributed to key stakeholders is pivotal in the success or…
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** We are at capacity for in-person registration. If you prefer to participate in-person please contact [email protected] to be placed on a waiting list** Public affairs professionals: Writing is critical…
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Earned media can position your organization as a thought leader in its industry. Are you prepared? Our media relations experts will equip you for working with journalists and assist you…
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This workshop will help you remain compliant while engaging in political involvement, PAC communications and advocacy online. Our political law and digital experts will help you navigate and interpret new…
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When written and presented well, a speech can inspire action or convince your audience to support your cause. But many view the process of writing a speech as a daunting…
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Join us for a full-day workshop with leading members of the digital advertising industry for an interactive session where attendees will receive an update on the latest tactics, strategies and…
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Advocacy professionals often hear the term “Big Data,” but organizations can struggle with optimizing their database to improve grassroots and communications efforts. Whether you’re still tracking your advocates using a…
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Communicating about public policy or social issues has become increasingly complex and organizations are struggling with crafting messages that can persuade the administration, Congress and a divided electorate.Join us for…
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Developing a strong advocacy story can make a tremendous difference in your campaigns. While storytelling is nothing new, elements such as structure, audience attention span and message outreach have all…
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Whether you’re using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn or even Snapchat, social media can be one of the most powerful tools in your advocacy toolbox. When leveraged effectively, social media can…
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A public affairs or reputational crisis can happen to any company, profession or industry at any time in any place. Organizations must be prepared to quickly and effectively respond in…
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