May 16: Women in Government Relations Spring Reception
Today is your last chance to register for Women in Government Relations (WGR) Spring Reception to celebrate ‘New Heights for Women Leaders.’
The Politics of Risk
The debate about a possible new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulation on political spending is portrayed as a battle over disclosure. But it’s really a battle over risk. If there’s no major risk to shareholders when companies get involved in politics, there’s no need for SEC-mandated, one-size-fits-all disclosure rules.
Prescription for a Healthy Communications Campaign
No matter who you are, whether you are a business, lobbying group, law firm or congressional office, it’s critical that you think carefully and follow a few simple steps before launching into your public education, public relations or public engagement campaign.
Make the Most of Your Organization’s Fly-in
After more than six years of fly-ins, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) has learned a thing or two about hosting a successful meeting.
From Tension to Trust: Building Relationships Across the Aisle, Part II
These trust-building techniques may be counter-intuitive, but they could help you build an effective advocacy strategy.
Stagnant Q1 Lobbying Revenues
First quarter lobbying revenues are in, and it is clear that K Street did not experience the rebound that experts predicted at the beginning of 2013.
Twitter Bots & Other DO NOTs
LeAnn Rimes drew ire in the social media world this weekend when she unexpectedly gained 50,000 followers in two days with no associated gaffe, life announcement or arrest. LeAnn’s mistake is one of 5 critical social media errors to avoid, all listed here.
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Today, reporters are under extreme pressure to break news. Unfortunately, this leads to their spreading false information and perhaps even influencing the outcome of events.
May 2013 Events for Public Affairs Professionals
In early May, the Public Affairs Council is hosting three separate conferences to help attendees learn more about reputation, issue and crisis management.
Looking Ahead: Technology and Government Affairs
Failure to keep abreast of developing social media techniques will quickly leave government affairs executives behind as their ability to connect with potential advocates will lessen against the onslaught of social media messaging in many public policy debates.
