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The 2022 Innovation Award winners were honored during The Advocacy Conference in Austin! Read about their winning campaigns.
The ’90s are calling and they want their pingpong tables reinstalled. If you’re headed back to the office, prepare yourself for well-meaning but often cringe-worthy team-building activities.
Since the invasion, lobbying contracts in Russia are being terminated, companies are suspending business ties, and far-right nationalist movements are losing steam. How can public affairs professionals provide the risk management guidance to help companies and leaders determine their next move?
Worried you’ll lose your superstar employees in this job market? Then create an environment fit for superstars — the ones you have now and the ones you want to attract.
In what we expect to be our most popular article of the year, you’ll learn how to determine if you really need to be in a meeting and, if you don’t, how to politely send your regrets.
When the pandemic was first upon us, many experts thought that there would be a rallying around science and medical experts and that we might finally break out of a pattern of polarization. Nearly two years later, the reality is very different. Read on for how we begin to reset.
While it might feel like consensus and compromise are relics of the past, long-term policymaking often happens in the middle. Advocacy experts explain why the narrowing center is still a lobbyist’s best bet.
We’re all familiar with phrases like “let’s discuss this offline” or “I hear you,” but what’s the real meaning behind these ubiquitous office expressions?
Meli will share her expertise with the Council’s membership, oversee benchmarking, and serve as executive director of the Foundation for Public Affairs.
Dynamic. Ever-changing. And entering a new phase of its history. That’s how the Council’s new chair, Thrivent’s Karen Himle, views the profession. Read on to learn more about her priorities for the year ahead.
Whether you’re a mentor or a mentee, one key factor sets programs — and employees — up for success.
July 26-27, 2023 | Hear from leading experts from across the field on how they are navigating the trends, challenges and demands of public affairs management.
From working in strategic communications to running a farm to owning her own business, the American Forest & Paper Association’s communications manager isn’t one for downtime! She’s spent her career helping farmers better communicate and explains why the public’s perception of agriculture isn’t always accurate.
The Council and Morning Consult explored public attitudes and expectations for major companies and elected officials.
Successful PACs have maintained the trust of their members and fostered strong relationships during a time like no other.
It’s a busy time if you work in sports betting policy. We chatted with the American Gaming Association’s vice president of strategic communications and responsibility about how the industry has evolved. She also shares how you know when you’re an official Washingtonian.
Government affairs executives agree, Zoom lobbying is here to stay and digital advocacy is on the rise. Check out the findings from our survey on COVID-19 and its impact on the profession.
A new survey from the Public Affairs Council finds that people of color represent only 17% of the profession. Learn more about the findings on DEI practices in strategy, hiring, external partnerships and more.
As head of global partner marketing at UL, Realmuto knows the importance of telling stories in a relatable way. He shares his approach to thought leadership and why DEI is essential to addressing public affairs problems.
The winners of the 2021 Outstanding PAC Awards approached a year like no other with ingenuity and a spirit of community. Learn more about how the American Society of Anesthesiologists PAC and Dell PAC brought their members together and used technology in new ways.
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.
Working in public affairs means learning to live with uncertainty. Council President Doug Pinkham outlines the major risks and how to manage them.
In the world of business, offering a genuine apology can seem like “an act of courage.” Here are some tips on finding the courage.
Broussard Williams has a passion for inspiring others to be change makers. Both in her role as senior manager of public policy for Amazon and in her book Find Your Fire, she is working to better communities and turn moments into movements.