Last week’s Democratic National Convention had a lot of defining moments. We looked at social media, readership and news impact, helping organizations understand what resonated with the American people. Here’s what we learned:
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Avoq is an advocacy firm that helps companies, organizations and industries elevate ideas, build brands, and tackle reputation or policy challenges. We combine communications and advocacy to creatively shape narratives, manage brand reputation, influence national debates, and engage the audiences you need to reach. We embrace an ethos of creative advocacy — informed thinking, fresh perspectives, and unique solutions — to drive outcomes with the right audiences at the right time. We don’t start with an idea; we start with a hypothesis. But instead of relying on intuition, our network of more than 200 professionals expertly meets today’s complex communications and policy challenges with a thoughtful, evidence-based approach that blends data, insights, and creativity. We think unconventionally and examine problems from all sides to find the right solution for you.
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Our Government Relations team was back on the ground, this time at the DNC in Chicago. Check out how they participated at the convention last week and helped advocate on behalf of our clients and their goals. Megan Cryan Bell was an appointed member of the platform committee and traveled to the convention as part of the New Jersey delegation. The official role of the platform committee was to draft, amend and ultimately vote on the party’s policy priorities, and was represented by a diverse group of members from delegations across the country. Barry LaSala played the role of a multi-client advocate, helping to promote and attend important policy panels and substantive engagements, engage lawmakers, staff and key party officials in a social setting and ensure our firm’s clients enjoy a meaningful and impactful experience.
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It is with heavy hearts we share the sad news that our friend and colleague Virginia Gamboa passed last week after a long struggle with illness. Virginia leaves a lasting legacy with Avoq, joining our firm in 2014. Virginia helped establish and develop our Spanish language media service, built a team and advocated for the importance of reaching this audience with colleagues and clients. As all who worked with her know, she was a special person who excelled at her job and made our small community stronger by sharing her warm laugh and positive energy. Virginia was all that you could ask for in a colleague, always flashing her broad smile, offering a friendly greeting and sharing her love of baseball. She was always ready to pitch in and had a knack for turning colleagues and clients into friends. We will miss her friendship. As a firm, we extend our deepest sympathies to Virginia’s family, friends and loved ones. If you are interested in attending her service, please see the information below and RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eHSwe_GU
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Since 2020, companies and brands have been drawn into a near constant frenzy around societal and political issues. This requires CCOs, CMOs and all C-suite leaders to gather and assess if and how to respond. Andrea Hagelgans, SVP on our Strategic Communications team, shares what she hopes to see companies think about when preparing for external and internal communications about issues that arise. See how you can prepare your issues management plan in her recent article for PRWeek: https://lnkd.in/dC6Jducp
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Steve Elmendorf, Co-Founder and Managing Partner is in DNC mode this week and shares that people are more excited than he’s ever seen before.
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Partner Sarah Hamilton, with deep expertise in sports, shares her thoughts on America's shortcomings when hosting Copa America 2024. She co-authored an op-ed with Senior Associate Shafian Rahman, who provided analysis and insights on audience sentiment and reactions. Check out the piece on NorthJersey.com: https://lnkd.in/eGu_3_QG
Is the U.S. ready to host the World Cup in 2026? There's a lot to learn and improve upon from this summer's Copa America. Shafian Rahman and I wrote this piece exploring what we need to do to ensure the World Cup is a success.
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This election season brings various hot-button issues to the forefront of everyone’s minds, especially when related to your organization’s mission and goals. No matter the issue, you need to be prepared and Avoq has a deep bench of subject matter experts steeped in these issues. Hear directly from those experts and their forward-thinking counsel, insights and resources on how to navigate the 2024 election and everything that comes after it here: https://lnkd.in/eCSewsBm. And reach out at teamavoq.com/contact to learn more.
Navigating the 2024 Election - Avoq
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Congratulations to Avōq client CEO Ellis Singer McCue (Territory Foods) on the successful launch of Mealogic. This very cool platform allows companies and brands (and those in the vitally important #foodismedicine space) to start customized meal delivery services, bringing fresh chef-prepared meals to customers who want to eat healthy. Excited to see this company grow! #futureoffood
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All smiles from our Multicultural team who attended last week’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair! #NABJ24
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Our Broadcast Media team helped bring awareness to our client Camp Woodward, which is helping train young athletes who aspire to enter newer Olympic sports like skateboarding and BMX. Check out the interview with CBS News below.
In the spirit of the last week of Olympics greatness, sharing a new piece the Avōq media team worked on with the fabulous team of producers and journalists at CBS News and Camp Woodward — showcasing the fantastic work they’re doing inspiring future generations of extreme athletes. Have a watch and share! https://lnkd.in/eSRnxvZY
Unique summer camp helps young athletes train for new Olympic sports
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