Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications Andrea Hagelgans warns of the woeful lack of preparedness by CCOs and CMOs for the issues that will pile up before November 5. By Andrea Hagelgans Excerpted from PRWeek Since 2020, companies and brands have been drawn into a near constant frenzy around societal and political issues. Voting rights,
This election season brings various hot-button issues to the forefront of everyone’s minds, especially when related to your organization’s mission and goals. No matter the issue, you need to be prepared to discuss whether or not you should engage. Avoq has a deep bench of subject matter experts steeped in these issues. This is your
By Alden Daniel and Kyle Taylor “Over one hundred speakers took the stage ranging from the likes of Ted Cruz and Nikki Haley to Dana White and Hulk Hogan. It was as united and energized of a convention hall as I can remember.” That was how Bryce Harlow, our colleague and SVP of Government Relations
Women’s mindsets going into the 2024 election—as well as the issues important to them—were the focus of an expert panel convened by Avoq on June 13 in Washington, D.C. The panel included Cheyanne Daniels, race and politics reporter at The Hill; Molly O’Shaughnessy, managing principal at EMC Research; and Rebecca Shaw, SVP, Government Relations, at
Policymakers’ increasing scrutiny has transformed the role of large universities’ federal relations teams and required even the smallest of schools to prepare for congressional scrutiny. By Kent Holland and Natalie Farr Excerpted from University Business Long gone are the days when colleges and universities could visit Capitol Hill and expect universal support for campus grants.
By Rebecca Shaw Economic issues are women’s issues – especially in this election cycle. Avoq recently conducted a survey ahead of our 3rd annual Elevate Voices series, which featured a panel of expert voices discussing how women will impact the election. Nearly 2 of 3 women we surveyed (64%) across the political spectrum in 2024
Excerpted from ROI-NJ. Early political and economic developments in 2024 signaled New Jersey’s commitment to becoming a hub for artificial intelligence research & development. Now, halfway through the year, data from online conversations, Google searches and the activity of state legislatures around the nation shows New Jersey is lagging in growing its role in the
New York — Avoq today announced that Byron Calamese, an award-winning global communications and marketing leader, has joined the firm’s senior leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer. Based out of the New York City office, he will focus on refining Avoq’s business and market strategy and will help establish new service areas and strategic partnerships,
Renowned Strategic Communicator Brings New York Depth and National Advisory Expertise New York — Avoq today announced that Andrea Hagelgans, a widely renowned communications leader with New York depth and national issue experience, has joined the firm’s Strategic Communications team; she will serve as Senior Vice President based in the New York City office. Hagelgans
Every year, Earth Day prompts us to think about the individual actions we can take to help the environment. While taking those individual steps is helpful, treating Earth Day as a singular event misses the point: We need to meaningfully address our most significant environmental issues with a much broader approach each day. This means