government policy

Congress asks Twitter to shut down Taliban talk

Virgil Dickson December 29, 2011

Twitter should block a few handles that are pro-Taliban, say several members of Congress. The effort is being led by Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), the chair of the Homeland Security Committee.

Sage acquires Brotman Winter Fried

Danielle Drolet November 04, 2011

VIENNA, VA: Sage Communications has acquired Brotman Winter Fried Communications, an events management and promotions agency.

Dow promotes Davis to VP of global government, public affairs

Danielle Drolet August 30, 2011

MIDLAND, MI: The Dow Chemical Company has promoted Matt Davis to VP of global government and public affairs.

Firms identify opportunity in pursuit of government work

Jaimy Lee March 01, 2010

In late January, the Department of Health and Human Services indicated that it planned to hire a firm to help the federal agency raise awareness about issues relating to personal health information and health technology.

Got public affairs?

Torod Neptune February 16, 2010

Recent industry research shows that most companies place a premium on public affairs as a valuable business strategy and influencing function.

Navigating the new world of corporate political spending

Arik Ben-Zvi January 27, 2010

Although pundits are assuming that an avalanche of corporate money is about to be unleashed on the midterm elections, this reasoning belies the complexity of the decision facing companies on whether and how to engage in the election process.

APCO launches international consultancy

Jaimy Lee January 13, 2010

WASHINGTON: APCO Worldwide launched Global Political Strategies, a new division to provide support for businesses, governments, and NGOs on issues relating to politics, economics, and new markets.