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National Association of Manufacturers goes digital this election season
Jamie Hennigan VP of strategic communications at the National Association of Manufacturers on the NAM's digital campaign, #TruthOnTheTrail.
DC Influencer: Reinout Oussoren, Northern Power Systems
We're a small manufacturer and work primarily with lobbying firms or industry groups doing the lobbying. We provide a strong voice to industry associations such as the American Wind Energy Association and Distributed Wind Energy Association.
E-cigarette maker VMR's Seth Coblentz on why regulation is a drag
Alison Kanski talks to VMR's general counsel on regulation, international trade, and more.
What is a lobbyist? The McCormick Group's John Hesse says it's about communication
John Hesse II, a consultant on law and government affairs at The McCormick Group, discusses lobbying and PR.
The communications goals and strategies of Black Lives Matter
Shanelle Matthews, lead communications strategist for Black Lives Matter, tells Dipka Bhambhani about driving conversations from the 'hood to the White House.
Aluminum Association puts the spotlight on its feature metal
Joe Quinn, VP, public affairs, the Aluminum Association, describes how he is putting the pedal to the metal's unique positioning.
From the front lines of a $1.8 trillion national budget deal
Steve Ellis, VP of Taxpayers for Common Sense, talks about his work on the budget deal - the good, the bad, and the ridiculous
NFL Players Association highlights the good in the game
George Atallah, NFLPA assistant executive director, external affairs, discusses the group's goals and strategies.
How NASA brings excitement about outer space to social space
Jason Townsend, NASA's deputy social manager, explains how the agency builds buzz around science and discovery on social media.
The GOP's new approach to communication, campaigning
Sean Spicer, chief strategist and comms director, RNC, discusses the party's increased focus on digital tactics
The evolution of DC's Pride Week, and where it goes from here
Bernie Delia, board president of Capital Pride Alliance, discusses the history of Pride Week and the group's ambitious plans for 2016.
How DC nonprofit Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive lives up to its name
Cyndee Clay, executive director of HIPS details how the group is aiding people to live healthier lives.
DC Cannabis Campaign leverages social high to spark action
Adam Eidinger, chairman of DC Cannabis Campaign, discusses the impact of the group's successful effort to get cannabis legalized in the capital.
Campaign urges know-it-all teens to think about The Real Cost of using tobacco
The Real Cost takes a different approach to the dangers of tobacco use.
Fliflet: How digital outreach is raising sexual violence awareness
Katherine Hull Fliflet, VP, comms, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, details how digital has helped the group promote its message.
National Action Network rallies people around police reform
Janaye Ingram, executive director, National Action Network, discusses the group's Washington rally and plans to engage people about police reform.
United Nations Foundation CEO: Telling the UN's story to a global audience
Kathy Calvin, president and CEO, United Nations Foundation details how the organization leverages its skills to support the work of the UN.
DC Influencer: How small shops can stand out in Washington
Small Business Government Communicators Network founder James Krol details how smaller shops are getting more government dollars.
DC Influencer: Legacy CEO says the anti-smoking campaign is back to #FinishIt
Robin Koval, president and CEO, Legacy, says the Truth campaign is back with a call to action for the celebrity in all of us to #FinishIt.
Bossed Up CEO: How women can have healthier careers
Emilie Aries, CEO and founder of Bossed Up, discusses how women can close gender gaps in leadership by having healthier, sustainable careers.
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