Washington, D.C. — Avoq announced today that public policy and strategic public affairs veteran Valerie Dowling has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. Dowling, who will work out of Avoq’s Washington, D.C. office, has spent the last two decades developing and executing comprehensive policy campaigns, crafting effective messaging and building broad-based coalitions. “Valerie is
Former NYC Economic Development Corporation, Foot Locker and Out & Equal senior communications leader Matthew Di Taranto joins as Vice President, Reputation Management. Erin Middlebrooks, corporate communications and brand strategy expert, joins as Director, Reputation Management. Washington D.C. — Avoq welcomed the addition of two seasoned communications leaders to its New York office as the firm expands
Washington, D.C. — Avoq announced today that Nicole Cornish will step down as Chief Executive Officer by the end of the year, following eight years of transformative leadership. Cornish will remain on the Board to actively support a seamless leadership transition and continue to provide ongoing strategic guidance as the firm moves forward. “It has
Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced Andrea Hagelgans, Maggie Bergin and Patrick Kerley have been promoted to Partner, marking a significant milestone in Avoq’s evolution and investment in the next generation of leadership. The recent Partner promotions not only reflect the contributions of each individual but also their continued investment and commitment to Avoq. Each
Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced that partners Whit Askew and Cedric Grant will manage the firm’s government relations (GR) operations. Askew and Grant will serve as co-heads of the GR team, overseeing day-to-day functions and business operations. “Cedric and Whit are the ideal team to oversee our government relations operations. Their bipartisan work across
LinkedIn emerges as the only shared platform, while trust shifts from institutions to individuals Washington D.C. — Today, Avoq released findings from its 2025 Policy Insiders’ Media Habits Report, revealing a rapidly evolving media landscape in Washington, D.C. — and deep divergence in how Democratic, Republican and MAGA insiders consume information. While preferences continue to splinter, the
Former U.S. Department of Energy Director of Public Affairs Amanda Finney joins as Vice President, Reputation Management Omnicom and VML vet Betsy Ralston joins as Vice President and Group Creative Director Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced additions to senior leadership in New York, adding to client capabilities. These moves further strengthen Avoq’s combination of
Washington D.C. — Avoq is pleased to announce the appointment of Chip Smith to its Board of Directors. Smith brings decades of industry experience to the company and will play a crucial role in guiding the strategic direction of Avoq as it continues to grow. “We are excited to welcome Chip to the Avoq Board,”
Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced that it has added Lindsey Seidman to its government relations team. Seidman is a 20+ year veteran of the United States Senate with experience in Appropriations, Health, Labor, and Education policy, and Senate Republican politics. “Lindsey brings trusted relationships and a deep knowledge of the Appropriations process with additional
By Jonathan Scharff and Shafian Rahman As communications practitioners, we know the importance of engaging your audience with the right message. But in order to do this well, we must be able to understand the conversation and audience motivations: What do your stakeholders frequently talk about? What do they care about? How often are they