By Alden Daniel and Kyle Taylor Following weeks of Democratic anxiety about the ticket, President Biden’s shocking decision to not pursue re-election and his replacement with Vice President Harris late in the election cycle, the Democratic National Convention seemed poised for chaos and disarray. It was not. To the contrary, the convention was notable for
Category: 2024 Election
What’s Your Issue Management Plan Ahead of the Presidential Election?
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,
Navigating the 2024 Election
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
Report: Media Impact from the RNC
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
Helpful Summer Homework: Are You Ready for Congressional Reckoning?
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.