Lobbying

The PR Week - April 6, 2012

April 06, 2012

Steve Barrett, Frank Washkuch and Lindsay Stein discuss IBM's Masters controversy; PepsiCo and Coca-Cola's break from ALEC; paid media placements in China; and Target's appointment of a Hispanic PR agency.
 

PR pros' influence increases in Washington policy debate

April 01, 2012

Many lobbying groups reported flat or negative revenues in 2011, a far cry from the double-digit growth they experienced in the mid-2000s.
 

Golin shuts down lobbying business

March 14, 2012

WASHINGTON: The moratorium on congressional earmarks has resulted in GolinHarris axing its lobbying business.
 

Internet blackouts upstage lobbying efforts

January 18, 2012

Score a knockout for the technology industry over the entertainment business.
 

Facebook group lobbies for bald Barbie

January 13, 2012

Social media has made it possible for anybody to share ideas with the world and gain a following. One group of moms took advantage of this opportunity by launching a Facebook page urging Mattel to make bald Barbies for children who have lost their hair from chemotherapy or a hair-loss disease.
 

Lobbyist firm offers to take on Occupy protesters

November 21, 2011

Lobbying firm Clark Lytle Geduldig & Cranford offered to conduct opposition research on the Occupy Wall Street movement and allied politicians to support the American Bankers Association, all for a small $850,000 fee, according to MSNBC's Up w/ Chris Hayes program.
 

Organizations tread carefully to gain super committee's ear

November 01, 2011

With a Thanksgiving week deadline looming for the congressional "super committee," lobbyists have under a month for their messages to be heard by the panel.
 

Kempner's 'bundling' work for Obama in spotlight

October 29, 2011

MWW Group CEO Michael Kempner was cited as one of President Barack Obama's influential campaign "bundlers" in a critical Friday article in The New York Times.
 

Q3 lobbying reports reflect Washington gridlock

October 21, 2011

All third quarter (July 1 to September 30) lobbying disclosure forms were due last night to the clerk of the US House of Representatives and the Secretary of the US Senate, and by and large the figures show a decrease in lobbying compared to last summer.
 

Influencing the 'super committee'

September 06, 2011

As the congressional super committee goes to work at slashing away at the government's debt, The Washington Post has put together a nifty infographic detailing the members ties to various lobbying interests.
 

Citigroup hires Emling to co-head Washington team

July 20, 2011

WASHINGTON: Citigroup has hired John Emling to co-head its federal legislative affairs team, replacing former managing director and head of government affairs Robert Schellhas.
 

CQ Press to launch data service

March 23, 2011

WASHINGTON: CQ Press is gearing up to launch First Street, an online subscription-based service that will provide users with congressional, government, and lobbying data, in April.
 

DC Influencer: Marion Nestle, New York University

March 01, 2011

Marion Nestle, professor at New York University and food policy expert, talks to Jaimy Lee about the soda tax, obesity, and other key issues
 

Quinn Gillespie hires Feehery to lead comms

October 06, 2010

WASHINGTON: Quinn Gillespie & Associates tapped John Feehery as president of the firm's communications practice - a role last held by then co-chairman Ed Gillespie before he departed the firm in 2007.
 

The reinvention of lobbying

Lane Bailey July 30, 2010

Although many people in my profession may be in denial, the traditional role of government affairs offices and K Street lobby shops has been transformed.
 

Barney Frank 'disappointed' in staffer joining lobbying

April 05, 2010

Although President Obama promised to limit the influence of lobbyists, it's Democrat Barney Frank who is drawing the line today with one of his own former staffers.
 

AP: Drug industry wins with health bill

March 29, 2010

An Associated Press story looks at how the pharmaceutical industry managed not just its reputation, but its bottom line in the battle leading up to the passage of the health bill.
 

The Goog, Microsoft, Facebook and K street

February 01, 2010

Google spent more than $4 million on lobbying last year, according to the latest reports it filed with the Senate.
 

Journalist Q&A: Arianna Huffington, The Huffington Post

February 01, 2010

In 2005, Arianna Huffington started The Huffington Post, a national blog on politics, media, and culture. It has since spawned local editions in Denver, New York, and Chicago.
 

Faith-based groups amplify their voice in policy debates

February 01, 2010

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has long advocated for healthcare reform, especially on issues relating to the poor and immigrants.
 

Collaboration will overtake sparring as the top facilitator among policy-shapers

Pam Jenkins February 01, 2010

While the public rather enjoys a feisty political battle every four years during the presidential campaign, we have less appetite for personal attacks, pettiness, hyperbole, and fabrications when it comes to day-to-day governing.
 

Online grassroots initiatives continue to accrue supporters

January 01, 2010

Much attention during the 2008 presidential election focused on how President Barack Obama leveraged the Web and online organizing during his campaign.
 

Ogilvy Government Relations names Maloney CEO, Taylor president

December 21, 2009

WASHINGTON: Ogilvy Government Relations named Drew Maloney the CEO and Gordon Taylor the president of the WPP-owned lobbying firm, while Wayne Berman and Moses Mercardo were named co-chairs.
 

Democrats pass key vote of healthcare bill

December 21, 2009

The healthcare bill passed a crucial round in the Senate this weekend with Democrats tallying 60 votes in favor of the legislation.
 

Huntsworth to acquire Dutko Worldwide

December 02, 2009

LONDON: Huntsworth said it plans to acquire Dutko Worldwide, a public affairs and lobbying firm based in Washington, for $33.6 million as the holding company aims to expand its public affairs network in the US.
 

White House efforts to curb special interests is a blow to government access

Doug Pinkham December 01, 2009

President Barack Obama has implemented a series of policies to reduce the influence of special interest in Washington.
 

Lobbying restrictions prompt new tactics for policy debate

December 01, 2009

One of President Barack Obama's first directives upon taking office was to introduce restrictions that sought to limit the influence of lobbyists.
 

Planned Parenthood prepares to fight 'Stupak amendment'

November 20, 2009

WASHINGTON: Planned Parenthood is using media relations and its network of supporters to reinforce to policymakers that the organization opposes an amendment in one of the healthcare bills that would limit coverage for abortions.
 

Public Affairs Roundtable: Center of activity

November 01, 2009

A new administration and proposed change in the nation's capital are resulting in greater public affairs outreach. Erica Iacono and Jaimy Lee were in DC for this Fleishman-Hillard sponsored event.
 

WPP merges BKSH and Timmons & Co.

October 05, 2009

WASHINGTON: WPP firms BKSH & Associates and Timmons & Co. merged today to form Prime Policy Group, which will continue to offer bipartisan government relations work. Prime will operate as a subsidiary of Burson-Marsteller.
 
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