As the newest bees in the hive, Landin Ryan and I decided to write introductory blog posts about each other. Read on to get to know a little bit more about us! Going All-In on Landin Landin Ryan may joke that he’s “just the design guy,” but after spending some time with him, it’s pretty clear that his design skill, statistical expertise, and easy-going demeanor make him a great asset to Beekeeper Group as Creative Manager. Landin comes to D.C. (...)
From new faces to an upgraded Hive, Beekeeper Group has gone through many changes this year! Thank you for being a part of our growth and success- and cheers to a happy and successful 2013.
Beekeeper Group was thrilled to be part of yet another first-rate Public Affairs Council Grassroots Conference last week in Miami Beach. It’s pretty tough to beat warm weather, a cool breeze, sandy beaches and of course, the top Public Affairs professionals in the country! Corporations, non-profits, trade associations and prominent vendors and consultants gathered from all over for a week of presentations, networking and professional development. Here are our top 10 highlights: Congressional Management Foundation’s Bradford Fitch gave an excellent (...)
A recent article by POLITICO’s Anna Palmer entitled “K Street’s boom goes bust” describes how many DC lobbying firms reported stagnant or negative revenues in 2011. Their sluggish year is attributed to the slow economy and, perhaps more significantly, major shifts occurring in the public affairs industry. The article describes how a few new kids on the advocacy block are starting to rival the traditional lobbying establishment: “Fights are no longer just about which side has the most — or (...)
On Friday, December 9, the Advocacy Leaders Network event series kicked off at the Bloomberg Government offices. We were pleased to host a full house at the first of four advocacy-specific events hosted by the Congressional Management Foundation and produced by the Beekeeper Group. The event theme, “Breaking Through on Capitol Hill: Making Noise vs. Making a Difference,” triggered a high-level of engagement and intense discussion between the panelists and the audience. The speakers’ advice on how to get Hill (...)
Hi, It’s time for another blog on the European Union. Today, I provide an overview into the lobbying business in the EU. Enjoy reading! Valerie As the European Union continues to grow and evolve, the role of lobbying is also expanding dramatically. In the past decade, EU jurisdiction has broadened to include areas of consumer, social, and environmental policy, and the advent of the euro has raised numerous economic and monetary issues within the euro zone. Studies estimate that approximately (...)
The Advocacy Leaders Network, an event series hosted by the Congressional Management Foundation and produced by the Beekeeper Group, is proud to announce the presenters for the first event on Dec 9th, 2011 at the offices of Bloomberg Government: Breaking through on Capitol Hill: Making Noise vs. Making a Difference. Hon. Dan Mica, Former U.S. Congressman and Former President and CEO, Credit Union National Association Thiago Antinori, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy, National Mining Association Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of the (...)
Members of the Public Affairs Council frequently ask about the best strategies and tools to monitor online conversations and how to best respond to both positive and negative attention. PAC is bringing in the experts (yes me!) to answer these questions and divulge the best practices for listening and responding in the always-on, always-active world of the social web. Webinar: Monitoring Social Media October 6, 2011 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT The Webinar will teach you how to monitor social media, (...)
We are often asked why don’t more public affairs clients purchase online advertising. While there are a steadily growing number that do dabble in the online advertising space, it is generally true that many public affairs clients are wary of online advertising even though their counterparts in the non-political/advocacy advertising world are lapping it up (see latest online ad growth trends according to a report from Borrell Associates). This discrepancy likely occurs for three main reasons: 1. An ‘expectation gap’ 2. (...)
