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More Hemingway. Less Whitman.
Ernest Hemingway and Walt Whitman – both preeminent American authors – could not be more different in their writing styles. Whitman is known for his flowery, elegant, and poetic prose. Hemingway’s storytelling is recognizable by his direct, unadorned approach. Each are widely imitated and celebrated in the world of literature. But for today’s public affairs…
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FTP’s Adrienne Schweer Helps Build Momentum for National Paid Family Leave Policy
For years, FTP’s own Adrienne Schweer has been working to build political momentum for paid family leave. A personal passion turned into a professional effort, her work aims to change the fact that only 15 percent of Americans have access to a defined paid family leave policy – maternity, paternity or family leave. Adrienne recently became…
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RELEASE: Leading Democratic Strategist Cindy Brown Joins Forbes Tate Partners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2018 LEADING DEMOCRATIC STRATEGIST CINDY BROWN JOINS FORBES TATE PARTNERSFormer House Chief of Staff & VP of Legislative Strategies Joins FTP as Partner WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced that Cindy Brown, former Chief of Staff to Representative Ron Kind (D-WI), has joined its team as a Partner, bringing…
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Reacting to Crisis the Right Way
How can your organization survive a crisis when your lawyer is unwilling to take out a home equity loan and none of your friends own a tabloid magazine willing to “catch and kill”? Years of experience working with candidates, companies, and other organizations dealing with crisis – some long expected, others totally unforeseen – tell us there are…
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What Happened in the States: Q1, 2018
As the first quarter closed, sixteen states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming have adjourned sine die. By the end of April, close to half of all states will not be in session. Of those that have concluded, the Virginia General Assembly had the highest number of bills enacted…
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RELEASE: Leading Republican Communications Strategist Ryan Taylor Joins Forbes Tate Partners’ Public Affairs Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2018 LEADING REPUBLICAN COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST RYAN TAYLOR JOINS FORBES TATE PARTNERS’ PUBLIC AFFAIRS PRACTICESenators Barrasso, Enzi, and Wicker Alum Announced as FTP’s Newest Vice President WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced that Ryan Taylor, who most recently served as Communications Director for U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), has joined…
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RELEASE: Forbes Tate Partners Expands Public Affairs Practice With Five New Hires
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2018 FORBES TATE PARTNERS EXPANDS PUBLIC AFFAIRS PRACTICE WITH FIVE NEW HIRES WASHINGTON – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced the addition of Andrew Conlin as a Director in its strategic communications and public affairs practice. Also joining the team are Aaron Segel, Connor McKay, and Samantha Sadowski as Senior Analysts,…
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What’s Happening in the Four States Not in Session in 2018?
While 46 states are holding regular legislative sessions in 2018, four states – Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and Texas – are not. But, just because these legislatures do not formally convene this year does not mean they are inactive. Each state has a unique process in the interim year to get ready for their full…
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How to Stand Out: Advertising in a Cluttered and Expensive Market
The Super Bowl. The Winter Olympics. March Madness. Out of any two-month stretch in 2018, it seems that February and March have the most consecutive advertisement-heavy events, leading to extensive digital advertising opportunities. Consider the numbers: With all of these opportunities early in 2018, it can be hard to determine the best way to fully…
