Public Affairs
Multidimensional public affairs and strategic communications
Our bipartisan team of public affairs and strategic communications professionals leverages their extensive expertise to navigate complex policy and communications challenges. They assist organizations in crafting compelling strategies to navigate crises, shape a public narrative, influence policy and safeguard their reputation.
We craft and execute high-impact public affairs and communications strategies that shape narratives, influence opinion and deliver measurable results—locally, nationally and globally. Our approach activates the right mix of stakeholders—media, opinion leaders, grassroots advocates and policymakers—to break through, build momentum and drive meaningful change. In high-stakes moments, we protect and elevate reputation through proactive planning and agile, real-time response. From earned media to digital campaigns, we ensure our client’s message reaches the right audiences across all communications channels. With deep experience at the highest levels of government—from the White House to state legislatures—we help clients navigate complex policy environments, shape public discourse and achieve their advocacy goals.
What we do
Stakeholder Engagement
Beyond Washington, opinion leader and constituent-driven campaigns are the most effective way to shift policy. We cut through the noise by mobilizing the voices that matter most to elected officials—engaged constituents and trusted thought leaders.
With a network of allies and advocates across market sectors, across the country and around the world, our multi-state and digital field programs deliver the right message, from the right messenger, using the right tactics to spark authentic, grassroots momentum.
- U.S. and international issue campaigns
- Bipartisan 50-state campaign strategy and execution
- Stakeholder engagement and third-party mobilization
- Coalition management
- Grassroots, grasstops offline and digital mobilization
- Local and state earned media
- Paid media strategies
- Research and study roll out
Public Relations
In a world of constant noise and rapid change, clear, strategic communication is a non-negotiable. Our communications and public relations practice helps organizations define their voice, shape perception and drive impact.
We craft integrated campaigns that reach the right audiences at the right moments—whether the goal is to influence policy, manage a crisis, launch a new initiative or safeguard reputation. With decades of experience, we deliver strategies with impact.
- Strategic communications planning
- Brand positioning and building
- Media relations strategy and management
- Research and message development
- Paid media and digital
- Crisis management
Digital
In today’s fragmented media landscape, a digital-first approach is crucial. New technologies and platforms—from mobile and social to streaming and influencers—have transformed how people engage and how decision-makers gauge public sentiment.
We help organizations amplify their message with confident and innovative campaigns to reach target audiences and drive action. By leveraging public advertising, new media and social tools, we help organizations effectively communicate complex issues and ideas in a fragmented media environment.
- Audience development and decision-maker targeting
- Digital advertising
- Paid and organic social
- Online advocacy
- Website design and development
- Email and SMS
- Funnel analysis
- Creative production
Reputation & Brand
Reputation is one of the world’s most valuable currencies. Public perception shapes your influence with consumers, policymakers and regulators alike. We understand the intersection of reputation, Washington, Main Street and Wall Street—and we help you navigate it.
Through research-driven strategies, we craft narratives and visuals that build trust and credibility. We identify key reputation metrics, and in times of crisis, we focus resources where they matter most to deliver a swift, effective response.
- Reputation research, management and tracking
- Message development
- Brand strategy and positioning
- CEO thought leadership
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Content strategy
- Visual identity systems
- Graphic design
- Issue positioning
Opinion Research
You need actionable data and sharp insights to navigate risks, seize opportunities and shape perception.
We use custom research and precise audience targeting to power public affairs, branding and communications. Whether influencing policymakers, launching products, managing crises or repositioning your brand—it all starts with deep analysis, clear insights and persuasive messaging.
- Qualitative and quantitative strategies
- Full digital and online capabilities
- Ad testing
- Message optimization
- Audience targeting
- D.C. insiders panel
- Business and communication strategies
- Reputation management
- Reputation measurement and tracking
- Digital landscape research
Our Team
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