ARLINGTON, VA: Lane Bailey, who ran GolinHarris' public affairs operations for more than a decade, has left his position to start his own venture, Advocom Group.

Bailey opened Advocom, a communications and advocacy firm with headquarters in Arlington, VA, this month. It will focus on helping businesses navigate policy issues in Washington, as well as offering corporate communications support, message development, crisis communications, CSR communications, capital markets communications, research, and a host of other services.

“It's the culmination of my ...