WaPos Basden Moves to Bully Pulpit
Fri, Sep. 11, 2026
By Kevin McCauley
Brittney Basden, who led public affairs and advocacy partnerships at the Washington Post has joined Bully Pulpit International as a managing director.
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Brittney Basden, who led public affairs and advocacy partnerships at the Washington Post has joined Bully Pulpit International as a managing director.
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