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Report Slams NY Rep’s Ties to GOP-Linked Lobbyists

Wed, Jun. 20, 2018

By Jon Gingerich

Joe CrowleyThe Intercept issued a scorching report detailing how Republican-linked BGR Group is hosting a fundraising event for long-time Democratic incumbent and “progressive” candidate Joseph Crowley.

Japan Hires CGCN for Intelligence Work

Tue, Jun. 5, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

CGCN groupThe Japanese Embassy hired all-Republican CGCN Group to provide strategic counsel, arrange introductions to members of Congress/administration and to conduct intelligence gathering in the nation's capital.

GOP Politico Gillespie Takes SV&C PA Post

Tue, Jun. 5, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Ed GillespieEd Gillespie, who narrowly lost the 2017 Virginia governor race to Ralph Northam, will chair Sard Verbinnen & Co.'s freshly launched public affairs group in DC.

Sard Verbinnen & Co. Makes PA Splash

Wed, May 30, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Miriam SapiroSard Verbinnen & Co. establishes SVC Public Affairs to provide counsel on high-stakes situations that could affect a client's reputation and market value.

DC Power Player Glover Launches Ridgely|Walsh

Tue, May 29, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Juleanna GloverJuleanna Glover, who served on the staffs of George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, John McCain and Rudy Giuliani, has established Ridgely|Walsh to provide PA services to "transformational companies and causes."

Dept. of Agriculture Alum Joins Edelman

Tue, Apr. 17, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Darci VetterDarci Vetter, who was Deputy Secretary at the Dept. of Agriculture, has joined Edelman in DC as general manager of PA.

Levi Strauss Enters NAFTA Fight

Tue, Apr. 3, 2018

By Jon Gingerich

Levi Strauss & Company Levi Strauss & Co. has hired Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld to advocate U.S. trade matters on Capitol Hill as the Trump administration attempts to close a tentative new NAFTA pact in the coming weeks.

Glover Park Finds Foote

Tue, Apr. 3, 2018

By Jon Gingerich

Gina FooteGlover Park Group has hired Gina Foote as a vice president in the agency’s government relations practice.

Team Obama Alum Takes Pandora PA Slot

Fri, Mar. 23, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Parita ShahParita Shah, who was chief of staff at the Millennium Challenge Corp, US foreign aid agency, has joined Pandora streaming services as PA head.

Lake Jumps into Nahigian Strategies

Wed, Feb. 21, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Jim LakeVeteran PA executive Jim Lake has joined Nahigian Strategies as principal at the Washington-based full-service strategic communications firm.

GOP Politico Votes for APCO

Wed, Jan. 10, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Dan MeyersDan Meyers, who spent nearly a decade at DCI Group and served as Rudy Giuliani's personal aide during his presidential run, has joined APCO Worldwide as head of advocacy in the firm’s PA practice.

Podesta Alum Joins GSG

Thu, Jan. 4, 2018

By Kevin McCauley

Erin BillingsErin Billings, who was principal at the now defunct Podesta Group, is now at Global Strategy Group in the senior VP position.

Podesta Alums Launch PA Shop

Tue, Dec. 12, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

Izzy KleinTwo Podesta Group alums have joined forces to launch Klein/Johnson Group in DC, boasting of their close ties to leaders of both parties in the Senate.