Kivvit MD Sarah Hamilton Named To Crain’s 40 Under 40 List

Kivvit Managing Director Sarah Hamilton has been named to Crain’s Chicago’s annual 40 under 40 list. “With degrees in foreign policy and international politics from Georgetown and New York universities, respectively, Sarah Hamilton may have been well set up to be a diplomat or an attache,” Crain’s writes about Hamilton. “Instead, she’s landed in a

How Kivvit Delivers Next-Generation Public Affairs Strategy

Public affairs software firm Quorum profiled Kivvit’s innovative work using data and analytics to predict geopolitical trends. The DC-based firm interviewed Kivvit’s Chief Innovation Officer Zach Silber and Associate Director of Insights Jonathan as part of a case study showcasing Kivvit’s approach to delivering “next-generation public affairs strategy.” Silber and Scharff explained to Quorum that

Subject Matter Welcomes Progressive Policy Advisor Keith Castaldo to Government Relations Team

Washington, DC (May 4,2021) – Subject Matter today announced that Capitol Hill veteran and policy advisor Keith Castaldo will join the firm’s government relations team beginning May 17, 2021. Castaldo comes to the firm from the US Senate, where he served as General Counsel for Kirsten Gillibrand, driving strategy, coalition building, business outreach and policy

Need to create a totally digital event? Our team has you covered.

It’s fair to say that we’re all a little “zoomed” out after a year of pandemic enforced distanced meetings. COVID has forced us to rethink a lot of what we thought we knew about work rhythms. Our very own virtual events expert, Joy Burks, has some insight for those looking to plan a virtual gathering

Women’s History Month: Celebrating Work that Makes an Impact

As we reflect on Women’s History month, we think about the inspiring impact of women throughout history, and in our own lives and recognize the persistent challenges and danger women face today because of gender inequality. Over the past year we are proud to have worked on projects that celebrate the contribution of women and

Maggie Bergin joins Subject Matter as Senior Vice President of Client Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9th, 2021) – Subject Matter welcomes agency veteran Maggie Bergin as Senior Vice President for Client Leadership. Bergin will lead a team of 15 account directors and managers, manage client relationships and develop new business. “Maggie’s sweet spot is helping teams deliver creative solutions and new ideas. We’re anticipating another growth year

NJ Cannabis Insider: Every Major Movement Has Unsung Heroes. For NJCBA It Has Been This Individual

Excerpted from the NJ Cannabis Insider Scott Rudder, founder and board member of the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association, offers weekly industry insights for NJ Cannabis Insider subscribers. Find him on LinkedIn @ScottRudder. Four years ago this month, the New Jersey CannaBusiness Association was formed.  New Jersey did not have a trade association dedicated to the cannabis industry

How We’re Celebrating 5 Years of Creative Advocacy

The intersection of imagination and impact. That’s what we call creative advocacy, and it’s why we formed Subject Matter five years ago. Since our founding, from the legacy firms Home Front Communications and Elmendorf Ryan, we’ve brought a unique approach to helping our clients. Whether we’re building healthier communities, eliminating youth vaping, reducing maternal mortality,

Subject Matter Welcomes Bryce Harlow to the Government Relations Team

Washington, DC (June 12, 2020) – Subject Matter today announced that Capitol Hill veteran and skilled lobbyist Bryce Harlow will join the firm’s government relations team beginning July 13. Harlow comes to creative advocacy firm Subject Matter from CBS Corporation where for thirteen years he led federal legislative and political initiatives for the Fortune 500