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New report from the Public Affairs Council shows corporate and association PACs consider character, ethics of lawmakers.
What happened in the Garden State signals a good-to-great set of midterm elections for the GOP next year. Nathan Gonzales explains what the governor’s race means for the future.
What are we reading in November? A look at how likes, clicks and comments affect the news; the limits of corporate transparency; Meghan Markle’s advocacy tactic of choice; and more.
The Virginia governor’s race is a chance to test issues and messages. Nathan Gonzales shares why it’s important for both parties to get the election aftermath right.
What industries does the public trust the most? Are Republicans breaking with business on social issues? Do Americans view society as becoming more or less racist? We unpack the findings from the 2021 Public Affairs Pulse Survey.
What CSR actions are seen as sincere? Did Zoom hit its peak? Where did the word “stakeholders” come from? Check out this month’s roundup of news and research to find out.
A new Public Affairs Council/Morning Consult poll finds the pharmaceutical industry has remained the least-trusted sector in American business — despite supplying life-saving COVID-19 vaccines.
“Who can predict the future?” While we don’t know for certain what November 2022 will hold, political developments and historical trends can guide the way. Nathan Gonzales breaks down three midterm scenarios and their likelihood of happening.
With a background in law and accounting, Adam Kerns brings a unique perspective to his lobbying work as assistant vice president of state affairs for Zurich North America. He explains why belonging is a huge component of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Add it to your reading list! Take a look at these articles and research covering consumer expectations of CEOs on social issues, research on politicians and reputation, and who’s most affected by moral outrage on Facebook and Twitter.
What do Jedis have to do with politics? Focus determines reality. Nathan Gonzales breaks down why it’s true in Star Wars and elections.
Differing party views. Overlapping authority. Learn more about regulatory complexities in the states and how organizations are responding.
What’s our suggested reading this month? A look at the pushback on corporate activism, how political giving is resuming with new considerations and why the world may actually be improving.
Don’t let complacency seep into your summer plans. Nathan Gonzales explains why election excitement won’t be on pause for long.
Name tags, breakout sessions and convivial receptions are back! But what have we learned from the virtual event experience? Read on for what’s coming for conferences.
Should new realities mean new rules for lobbying? Do think tanks need seals of approval? Is UFO lobbying on the rise? Here’s your recommended public affairs reading for the month.
Despite losing the White House and Senate and failing to take back the House last cycle, Nathan Gonzales explains why Republicans are feeling quite good about the state of their party.
Does stifling political chatter in the workplace backfire on employers? Can cause-driven consumers stay true in a world driven by convenience? Find the answers to these questions and more in our monthly roundup of the news and articles you need to read.
A new study from the Center for Effective Lawmaking shows that media coverage and name recognition don’t always correspond with effective policymaking. Check out who made the “show horse” and “workhorse” lists.
A new Public Affairs Council poll finds 87% of government affairs executives say it will become increasingly common to use video conferencing for lobbying.
Nathan Gonzales envisions the former president staging a comeback. Journey to 2022 and how these potential midterm outcomes might spur another presidential bid for Trump.
In an era of “information bankruptcy,” business takes the lead in trust, but what about solving societal problems?
This month’s roundup of the articles and analysis you need to read covers why lobbying around infrastructure won’t be straightforward, the changing definition of what makes a city and an out-of-this-world leadership survey.
We’re keeping the discussion going from the National PAC Conference. Nathan Gonzales answers your questions on everything from the litigating of the electoral process to why you should never diss Ohio.
Alan Elias, senior manager of digital advocacy and public policy for eBay, shares how the world is opening up for small businesses and what it was like to work for John McCain.
Did you know laughter can help you retain political information? Or that facts might not help you win a moral argument? Check it out and much more in our monthly roundup of the news and articles you need to read.
A batch of House special elections are just around the corner. Nathan Gonzales walks us through what to watch and what to expect.
Changing corporate behavior, closing the revolving door, conscious consumers and more. We’ve compiled the research and news that are worth the read.
Will the new administration mean changes in the process of policymaking? We interviewed some of the sharpest minds in public affairs for their take on what’s ahead. Read on for their thoughts on working with lobbyists, changes to campaign finance, a return to normalcy and more.
Derision and division won’t stop with the beginning of a new presidency. Nathan Gonzales explores how we might get to a more unified and respectful Congress – and America.