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UN, IAA launch integrated climate campaign

Jaimy Lee June 26, 2009

NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) and International Advertising Association (IAA) kicked off the soft launch of an integrated campaign designed to raise awareness around the upcoming climate summit in Copenhagen with potential partners and online influencers.

UN uses Twitter to raise awareness about nuclear disarmament

Jaimy Lee June 18, 2009

NEW YORK: The United Nations (UN) launched a 100-day campaign on June 13 that will use Twitter to influence legislators and raise awareness about the dangers of nuclear weapons.

Sage acquires JDG

Frank Washkuch June 15, 2009

VIENNA, VA: Sage Communications acquired JDG Communications, an agency specializing in work for government entities, the agency announced today.

Golin partners with progressive database Catalist

Frank Washkuch June 11, 2009

WASHINGTON: GolinHarris' public affairs division has partnered with Catalist, the progressive voter database used by then-Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) during the 2008 presidential election.

Weber Merritt withdraws FCC protest

Frank Washkuch June 08, 2009

WASHINGTON: Weber Merritt on June 5 withdrew its protest of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) award of a $3.5 million account to Burson-Marsteller.

Under the microscope: SEC's amendment proposals

Tonya Garcia July 01, 2009

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a series of rule amendments that would make it easier for shareholders to nominate directors to corporate boards.

Government entities follow Americans' lead by boosting their digital presence

Jaimy Lee July 01, 2009

As more Americans have gone online, social media has become essential to public affairs strategy.

DC influencer: Q&A with Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity

Douglas Quenqua July 01, 2009

Tim Phillips, president of Americans for Prosperity, speaks to Douglas Quenqua about influence, media, and politics.

Now is the time for the tech industry to step up and speak with one voice

Tom Galvin July 01, 2009

To many, Washington is presently viewed as a land of hope and despair.

Liz Claiborne fights teen dating abuse by engaging parents, forging partnerships

Alexandra Bruell July 01, 2009

Since 1991, Liz Claiborne's (LC) "Love is Not Abuse" CSR program has focused largely on ending teen dating abuse through research and school curriculum.

Public Affairs Blog Posts

Whether or not YouTube will decide the fate of the 2008 election, online communications are definitely having an impact on both politics and public affairs. Organizations are finding supporters online, who can easily disseminate information to more constituents.