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Asking For a Friend: Do Op-Eds Really Matter Anymore?
Let’s talk about the opinion editorial, or the “op-ed.” It’s the publication of an individual opinion in response to the writings of reporters or editorial boards; the classic way to exert written thought leadership on a particular issue or news item; the tried-and-true tool used by public relations consultants and in-house communications experts alike to convey…
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Outside In: What are Americans Reading About NAFTA?
When the notice to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) went to the Federal Register on May 18th (to be posted on May 23rd), it stated: “The United States intends to commence negotiations with Canada and Mexico regarding modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The NAFTA was negotiated more than 25…
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ICYMI: It’s time for American employers to unite on US paid family leave
The following piece originally ran in The Hill on 05/08/17, which can be found here. There is no doubt paid maternity and paternity leave policies benefit both companies and their employees, so why do 86 percent of America’s working women not have a single day of paid maternity leave following birth or adoption? Paid family leave…
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Returning from Recess II: It’s all about the Economy
As members of Congress return to Washington, let’s reflect on the top issues for constituents in every district and state. Following the first congressional recess, we highlighted three issue areas that rose to the foreground: healthcare, the economy, and immigration/national security. Throughout the year, we will continue to monitor these issue areas, particularly during recesses.…
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Legislative Action In The States: What We’ve Learned So Far
Believe it or not, state legislatures in ten states – Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New Mexico, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming – have already adjourned for the year. Despite these short sessions, state legislatures have been highly productive. As a brand or advocacy organization, it is critical to pay close attention to issues…
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Building A Message That Resonates Across Party Lines
The Washington Examiner’s Paul Bedard came out last week with an interesting look at FTP client North America’s Building Trades Union, who hosted President Donald Trump on Tuesday at their annual legislative conference despite endorsing and advocating forcefully for Secretary Hillary Clinton during the ’16 presidential race. But as Bedard noted, NABTU president Sean McGarvey said in his…
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The STOP Act: A Legislative Response To The Opioid Overdose Epidemic
In recent years, the opioid overdose epidemic in the U.S. has been widely covered – as it spreads state-to-state we hear countless stories of opioids taking lives and ravaging communities. FTP has worked with our clients on this issue for nearly two years, both with a premier medical association and a leading manufacturer of an…
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Outside In: Are We Just Talking To Ourselves Inside The Beltway?
Last week, Americans from coast to coast tuned into the cable news shows of their choice, and inevitably noticed coverage focused on one item above all else: the new Republican health care proposal, the American Health Care Act (AHCA). If we turned to national outlets or Beltway publications, it felt like health care entirely consumed…
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Forbes Tate Partners Expands Public Affairs Practice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 8, 2017 MEDIA CONTACT: Kristen Thomaselli, (202) 602-1854 FORBES TATE PARTNERS EXPANDS PUBLIC AFFAIRS PRACTICE Jeanne Moran Joins FTP as a Director of Strategic Communications and Grassroots WASHINGTON, DC – Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) today announced the addition of Jeanne Moran as a Director in its Public Affairs practice. Moran joins…
