Public Affairs News

Komen reversal shows power of social networks

February 03, 2012

WASHINGTON: The quick resolution to the standoff between The Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization and Planned Parenthood is a testament to the power of social media, say industry experts.
 

Ogilvy guides coalition work on Affordable Care Act

February 02, 2012

WASHINGTON: Ogilvy PR Worldwide is working with the Essential Health Benefits Coalition to promote its recommendations for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
 

Gulf Coast states move on from oil spill

February 01, 2012

States along the Gulf Coast are hard at work developing tourism communications strategies for this summer. Most will make little or no mention of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
 

US Travel Association promotes tourism's power

January 26, 2012

WASHINGTON: The US Travel Association will launch a campaign on Thursday to highlight the role the travel and tourism industry plays in the national economy.
 

Federal Reserve strategy shift draws mixed reviews

January 25, 2012

WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve System's decision to publish members' predictions about short-term interest rates has drawn praise from PR agency executives. However, other experts contend the move towards transparency doesn't go far enough.
 

Public Affairs Features

Habits: Kiki McLean, senior partner, MD, global head of public affairs, Porter Novelli

February 01, 2012

You always have a chance to fix a bad decision, but you can't meet a challenge with no decision.
 

DC Influencer: Rachna Choudhry, Popvox

February 01, 2012

Rachna Choudhry, cofounder and CMO of Popvox, highlights how the advocacy website amplifies the public's message to Congress.
 

Armed forces deploy plan to buoy veterans' job prospects

February 01, 2012

In lieu of a formal campaign, the armed forces have turned to guerilla communications tactics to highlight the employment needs of veterans.
 

DC Influencer: Rebecca Spicer, National Beer Wholesalers Association

January 01, 2012

Rebecca Spicer, VP of public affairs and comms at the National Beer Wholesalers Association, talks about garnering bipartisan support.
 

Public Affairs Blog Posts

Ron Paul has no right to sue over YouTube video: advocacy group

January 27, 2012

Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, has a submitted an amicus brief in the Northern District of California, arguing that Presidential candidate Ron Paul does not have the right to sue over an unfavorable YouTube video.
 

Obama's comms team maximizes SOTU content

January 25, 2012

The annual State of the Union (SOTU) address by the president represents political theater at the height of spectacle, from Vanity Fair tweeting about Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's sparkly headband to breathless analysis over President Barack Obama's utterance of "good job" to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta as he walked toward the speaker's podium last night.
 

Romney goes negative after South Carolina loss

January 23, 2012

Mitt Romney has spent much of the Republican primary season trying to stay above the fray both in debates and campaign advertising. Now he's changing his tone after losing Saturday's South Carolina primary to former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
 

Gingrich fights to stay on message following personal revelations

January 20, 2012

Newt Gingrich fought to stay on message and not let recent personal revelations dominate the conversation during the final GOP debate before the South Carolina primaries on Saturday.
 

Colbert steps into Citizens United controversy

January 18, 2012

While comedian Stephen Colbert's recent launch of an exploratory committee is satirical, his message is not.
 
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