Public Affairs

• Counter-Point: Activists Operate By Outrage, Not Fear

  October 13, 2015 Category: Corporate communication, Lobbying, Public Affairs

  This article originally appeared in the American Council on Science and Health.   You have probably seen the most recent attack (warning: crackpot link) on Professor Kevin Folta of the University of Florida, Gainesville by activists who see conspiracy and collusion everywhere. You …

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• European Digital Advocacy Survey 2015

  September 7, 2015 Category: Public Affairs

    All organisations — whether they work in health care, energy, environment, beverages or consumer goods — are looking for best practices in influencing public discourse about their key public policy concerns and in getting their messages across to policymakers. …

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• 6 EU Public Affairs Challenges US Companies Need to Know

  August 28, 2015 Category: EU Affairs, Public Affairs

    Is Europe in such a “terrible state” as former European Union President Romano Prodi said in late August? That might be an exaggeration, but upheaval throughout will affect how public affairs professionals conduct their business in key European capitals.   …

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• Speaking fluent English is more than just a language issue

  June 1, 2015 Category: Corporate communication, EU Affairs, Public Affairs, Public speaking

  The Financial Times ran an article this weekend on ‘Why proper English rules OK’ about the disproportionate advantage native English speakers enjoy against their non-native counterparts, also in the EU institutions. Is it true? Yes. Is it fair? No. Does it need to be considered by those dealing with EU affairs? Absolutely. So why is the matter so serious?

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• 12 Tips for Successful Internal Communication for Public Affairs

  May 18, 2015 Category: Public Affairs

      Stay close to business units: Although the public affairs function is often viewed as an entity unto itself, never forget that you are an integral part of strategic business operations. Being located in Brussels or Washington can easily make …

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