Join us as our panel of advocacy experts and Congressional staffers as they break
down this landmark research on communication methods and preferences of congressional
offices, their staff and those working to influence them. In the largest, most in-depth
study of lobbying practices and how they are received on the Hill, George Washington
University’s Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) and the publishers of
the Original US Congress Handbook, Lobbyists.info and ORI have compiled input from
over 2,200 lobbyists and 700 Congressional staffers. Packed with full-color charts,
ready-to-use best practices and surprising insights into what works, what doesn’t
and what’s no longer relevant, this report is a must-have for everyone seeking Hill
access — and influence.
Meet the Panel:
David Rehr, Ph.D. is the author of the study. He is the former head of the
Natl Assn of Broadcasters and Natl Beer Wholesalers Assn. He is one of Washington
Life’s Power 100 and noted by The Hill as the top association lobbyist. He is also
an adjunct professor for the Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) at the
George Washington University.
Barry Brown, Chief of Staff, Rep. Michael C. Burgess (R-TX-26) Barry Brown
has been Chief of Staff to Congressman Michael Burgess (TX–26) since his election
in 2002. Prior to that, he has served in the office of Representatives Larry Combest,
Kevin Brady, and Kay Granger, and was Vice President of government affairs for the
Alpine Group.
John Kagia, Director, Strategy & Insight, ORI. Leveraging his years of managing
research studies for industry-leading clients including Accenture, General Dynamics
Information Technology, IBM and Microsoft, John brings a keen understanding of the
ways market insights can help organizations plan, compete and grow more effectively.
Mildred Webber has over 25 years of experience in the federal policy arena,
grassroots advocacy, public relations, and staff management in Congress and within
advocacy organizations. Mildred previously served as Acting Chief of Staff to Rep.
Randy Neugebauer, Sr. VP, Government Affairs, Natl Assn of Broadcasters, and Deputy
Chief of Staff for the House Majority Whip.
Register today to listen in as key insights from the report are discussed
including:
- The best
ways to contact members of Congress and their staffs
- How changes
in Hill demographics that have shifted perspective – and what common practices can
now be a waste of resources
- What
factors determine who gets access to Members or Hill staff
- What
Hill staff expect from lobbyists
- How Hill
staffers prefer to learn about issues and
- What
lobbying tactics get results
- Which
social media sites Congressional staffers are using – and why
- How to
walk the fine line between information and information overload
- Surprising
findings about how staffers view bias in today’s information age and how they weigh
it
- How staffers
interact with each other and with media during their work day
- What
types of media staffers prefer to hear, read and see
Agenda:
8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration & Networking
8:30 am – 10:30 am Panel Discussion
10:30 am – 11:00 am Q&A
EVENT DETAILS:
Date & Time: June 12, 2012 8:00 am – 11:00 am EST
Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Avenue, NW,
Washington, D.C., 20001
Registration fee: $247.00 includes networking, breakfast & panel
session
Questions? Call 1-888-265-0600
Whether you’re a 20-year veteran or just starting out as an advocate, The Congressional Communications Report
can give you an edge over other lobbyists vying for time and attention. By knowing
exactly how demographics, technology, and social media have changed how Members
and staffers work and interact with lobbyists, you’ll know where and how to use
your resources.
Don’t wait,
register today! Attendees receive a discounted rate off of the full report.
