Volunteer of the Year Was Integral to New Fellowship November 2023 If you Google Altria’s John D. Mason, you’ll find images of a dapper gentleman at opening-night receptions for major...
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Benchmarking Reports Reveal Public Affairs’ Growing Status November 2023 Almost half (48%) of all public affairs executives report directly to their company’s CEO, an encouraging development revealed by the Council’s...
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Spotlight on … Anthony Pardal Vice President, Office of Strategic Engagement American Bankers Association November 2023 You’ll be speaking at the Council’s Dec. 6 STRIDE Summit on environmental, social and...
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2023 State of Corporate Public Affairs Report The State of Corporate Public Affairs is the most comprehensive report available on how major corporations manage, fund, staff and evaluate their public...
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New Council Chair Embraces Challenge of Changing Profession October 2023 Very early in his career — while still a broadcasting and communications major at Norfolk State University — Roi Ewell...
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Few Americans Believe 2024 Elections Will Be ‘Honest and Open’ October 2023 Only 37% of Americans believe the 2024 elections will be both “honest and open” to rightful voters, while...
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Wikipedia Rules October 2023 Other platforms might be sexier and everybody might be talking about them this week, but Wikipedia remains “the internet’s most prominent piece of real estate," writes Rhiannon...
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Webinar Public Affairs Benchmarking – Data and Analysis from our 2023 Survey December 11, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Learn from Council staff about the latest benchmarking data in...
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Webinar Pulse Survey Findings—What Americans Think About Business and Government November 14, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register The Public Affairs Pulse survey examines a wide range of topics related...
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Virtual Masterclass: Unlocking Behavioral Science for Public Affairs November 14, 2023 10 a.m.− 1:15 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers In our first Masterclass, you’ll learn how behavioral science tools can be...
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Virtual Workshop Best Practices for Issues Management in Public Affairs October 24, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of preparing for the unexpected....
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Public Affairs Pulse Survey What Americans Think About Business Read the Full Report Americans Worried about Honesty and Openness of 2024 Elections Public Affairs Pulse Survey conducted by Morning Consult...
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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 operating. Read on to learn how some of the best in the business find consensus.
The value of belonging to an organization that can speak for your profession or industry lies in their ability to find common ground among a disparate membership. Learn how you can help them help you and your cause or issue.
The Foundation for Public Affairs Executive Director Amy Meli looks at how the SCOTUS ruling striking down affirmative action from the college admissions process could impact future leadership pipelines in business.
The 2023 update to this popular publication shows how to demonstrate the value of your work to leadership and other stakeholders.
It’s harder and harder to figure out who is going to emerge from the DeSantis-Disney struggle looking better than before this quarrel started or how, if ever, it will end. The best that can be hoped for at this point is what we might learn from it. Our experts weigh in.
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Edison International’s director of public affairs shares advice for leaders in challenging times and how his team was able to achieve impressive PAC revenue growth. Plus, read his reflections from his time as an intern on Capitol Hill and in the White House.
Virtual Workshop Advanced Advocacy and Public Affairs Campaign Management October 5, 2023 10 a.m.−12:15 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakersMore Info Whether your organization is looking to change public sentiment about an...
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Webinar Data Visualization for Public Affairs September 6, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register In today's abundance of data, you can enhance advocacy with compelling visuals. Use data to reinforce...
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Virtual Workshop GOTV for the Upcoming Election Year December 12, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers It’s time to develop your get-out-the-vote plans for the 2024 elections! GOTV efforts...
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Virtual Workshop Preparing for Risk and Crisis in Public Affairs December 5, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers In a constantly evolving policy environment, it’s critical to monitor potential...
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Webinar Developing Future Public Affairs Leaders November 30, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register The COVID-19 pandemic, Great Resignation and today’s job market all have changed how organizations approach talent...
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Virtual Workshop Stakeholder Mapping and Management November 8, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakers Advocacy agendas don’t exist in a vacuum! Achieving your goals requires understanding where stakeholders sit...
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Public affairs professionals are having a moment. Council Chair Mary Moore Hamrick looks back at a year when members made their mark in tumultuous business and political environments and looks ahead to the priorities and strategies to make 2023 even stronger.
Webinar Media Relations for Public Affairs September 13, 2023 2 p.m.−3 p.m. ET Register Set your organization up for success, public favorability and a positive image. A smart media relations...
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Virtual Workshop Negotiation Skills for Public Affairs September 19, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Register OverviewAgendaSpeakersMore Info Public affairs professionals play a critical role in helping organizations understand how government...
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Virtual Workshop Virtual Workshop: Best Practices for Issues Management in Public Affairs October 24, 2023 1:30 p.m.−3:45 p.m. ET Virtual Register OverviewAgendaSpeakersMore Info The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for...
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From serving in the C-suite of companies such as Political Quotient Advisors and Grant Thornton to her current leadership role with the George W. Bush Institute, newly elected Council Chair Mary Moore Hamrick has enjoyed a remarkable career with a focus on learning. Read about her priorities for the Council in the year ahead.
The pandemic may have changed how the Council served its members, but it didn’t affect the quality. Learn how the outstanding contributions of Volunteers of the Year Adrienne Marks (left) and Bethany Dame helped bring value to the Council and the public affairs profession during challenging times.
During the Fall Board Meeting in Los Angeles last week, the Public Affairs Council elected Mary Moore Hamrick of the George W. Bush Institute as its 2022-23 chair. The new Executive Committee Officers were also announced, and the Volunteers of the Year were honored.
Public Affairs Pulse Survey What Americans Think About Business Read the Full Report Public Frustrated with Behaviors of Politicians; Expect Corporate America to Help Solve Social Issues The Public Affairs...
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It can be difficult to apply value metrics to public affairs as the outcomes are rarely tracked the same as business KPIs. Council President Doug Pinkham outlines a framework for measurement focusing primarily on impact rather than activity. Read on for his guidance.
In the beginning of the pandemic, working from home felt liberating, but setting your own schedule has its downsides. Has the temptation to be available 24/7 left you lacking “work-life balance”? To restore some order, check out these actionable tips from time management experts.
The pandemic forced us to rethink how we do presentations, but are we slouching a bit too much toward informality? The key is to hit the right casual tone but still be taken seriously by your colleagues … and that takes work. Keep reading for modern tips on body language and professional decorum.
The Public Affairs Council is enhancing its expertise and investing in talent with new hires as well as several staff promotions.
While the news media waits to see how corporate America will react to changes in abortion laws, few firms are viewing the expected demise of Roe v. Wade as an opportunity to hold a press conference or issue a public statement. Council President Doug Pinkham looks at what companies are already doing and factors to consider before speaking out or taking action.
What was appropriate for the office was already becoming more casual before the pandemic, a process that working from home accelerated. But as we return to offices and in-person meetings, is it wise for public affairs professionals to ditch the power suits and dresses altogether?
People are leaving their jobs in search of something better, and it’s not always about more money. Read on for how to make your work culture satisfying and stimulating, and how smart companies are enticing women who left the workforce during the pandemic to come back.