Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced that Jaclyn Rothenberg, a seasoned communications specialist with extensive government and private sector experience, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. Rothenberg, who will work out of the firm’s New York office, joins Avoq after having recently served as Director of Public Affairs at the Federal Emergency Management
Washington D.C. — Avoq announced today that it will acquire SRA Communications, a Pennsylvania-based public affairs and advisory firm founded by Steve Aaron. Aaron will join Avoq as a Partner. “Avoq is excited to expand our unique brand of strategic communications and government relations services to the Keystone State,” said CEO Nicole Cornish. “Under Steve’s
September 30, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – Avoq, an insights-driven advocacy and strategic communications firm, today announced a strategic investment in Sundogs, a creative performance company focused on helping companies evolve for the AI-first, Cloud-first world. Together, the two firms will launch a series of new offerings, combining their respective strengths in advocacy, data and
Washington D.C. — Avoq today announced that Joseph Orlando and Kelly Montgomery have joined the firm, bolstering Avoq’s growing government relations (GR) and communications teams. Orlando, who brings significant experience from working with the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined the firm’s GR team in the role of Vice President and lobbyist. Montgomery, a communications
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
Washington, DC — Subject Matter+Kivvit announced today it has rebranded as Avoq and elevated 14 longtime practitioners to partner in the new company. The new name and reorganization follow the May 2023 merger of Subject Matter and Kivvit, which combined the two companies into a single integrated firm that helps companies, organizations and industries elevate
Washington, DC – Monday, May 1, 2023 – Subject Matter and Kivvit announced today that they have joined forces to create a new national agency that combines strategic communications, data analytics and insights, government relations, digital strategy, creative content, and advertising services into a single integrated consultancy. The firm, with more than 200 people, will
In early 2021, a global chip shortage loomed amid a global pandemic and a precarious economy. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) needed to highlight the importance of these engines of innovation, while drawing attention to the shortage as a pressing example of the critical need to boost chip production in the United States. As the
Washington, DC – July 12, 2022 – DC-based creative advocacy firm Subject Matter today announced that longtime communications strategist Lindsay Kryzak and Hill veteran Caitlin Canter have joined the firm. Kryzak will serve as senior vice president of policy communications, ensuring enhanced collaboration amongst the firm’s government relations, creative and communications teams. She also will