In the noisy political din of Washington, a clear, compelling message speaks volumes. We craft your message so it resonates with policymakers and speaks their language. Our experience informs us that the most effective messaging plans are multi-tiered and span multiple platforms. Direct lobbying, coalition building, sophisticated public relations tactics, and the effective use of social media and blogs: we explore all these options and pick the most effective course of action.
Consistency is key. Through whatever avenues we push your message, it will stay consistent, track closely with your ultimate goal, and most importantly, ring true for the players you are targeting. We extend the reach of your message through media coverage, public relations initiatives, and coalition-building. We also can back up your position through the development of highly effective position papers, draft legislation, report language, testimony, congressional correspondence, or regulatory comments.
Should your organization or any of its representatives appear before Congress or a regulatory agency, our team can work closely with you to develop the core messaging techniques that result in persuasive, on-point communications. In addition, we work with a talented team of graphic designers, copy editors, and printers to produce sophisticated, eye-catching publications, leave-behinds, digital documents, and videos.
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Chicago
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John provides practical, strategic advice to clients on governmental and business matters. John provides practical, strategic advice to clients on governmental and bu... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Ben serves as legislative director to Thompson Coburn's Lobbying & Policy Group. Ben serves as legislative director to Thompson Coburn's Lobbying &... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Jack has a wide range of public policy and strategic communications experience in regional and international law firms and public affairs firms, where he has worked with ... Jack has a wide range of public policy and strategic communications experie... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Chris came to Washington to attend college and has been at the intersection of politics and education ever since. Chris came to Washington to attend college and has been at the intersection... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Ken has spent his entire legal career in the public and private sectors in Washington, DC and has a thorough understanding and appreciation of how lobbying can advance cl... Ken has spent his entire legal career in the public and private sectors in ... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Kyle counsels clients on government relations, issue advocacy, project development and permit approval, compliance, and crisis response. Kyle counsels clients on government relations, issue advocacy, project deve... |
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Washington, D.C.
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Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of issues from funding to project development to procurement. Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of... |
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