Entrepreneurial Public Affairs Consultants Shake Things Up
New national firm to lead clients on innovative and creative advocacy strategies
WASHINGTON – July 12, 2012 -- A diverse group of experienced public affairs professionals has formed a new national public affairs firm called “Agenda.”
Agenda is directed by three partners, each known for their organizational leadership and pioneering work in their fields: Craig Pattee, former president of Dutko Worldwide and pioneer of the practice of engaging governors on federal issues; Doug Turner, former chief executive of DW Turner, the largest southwestern public affairs firm, and an expert on state and national political strategies; and Max Hamel, former partner at Allied Public Affairs, with a reputation as one of the most effective organizers of multi-state public affairs campaigns in the nation.
They have assembled a tight-knit group of political and communications operatives from both sides of the aisle along with experienced corporate public affairs professionals who share a knack for creativity, innovation and winning campaigns.
“Agenda’s mission is to take a fresh approach to advocacy in the U.S.,” explains Craig Pattee. “We built a team of professionals who lead the field in strategy, execution and results that will directly impact our client’s success.”
“Agenda has capacity to easily manage full-scale corporate campaigns in all 50 states while at the same time maintaining the agility of a small firm where clients get cutting edge service from agency principals,” said Doug Turner.
Max Hamel adds, “Advocacy isn’t just relationship driven anymore. Lobbying will always play a role but more and more, additional voices are needed to win tough fights. That will be Agenda’s focus.”
Agenda will
specialize in five core areas:
- Advocacy and Grassroots
- Strategic Communication
- Bilingual and multicultural programs
- Digital and Creative Services
- Issues Management
Agenda has assembled smart, bi-partisan, hard-working and highly creative talent in each discipline from around the country. Other Agenda leadership include:
- Christian Goff, partner and head of Agenda’s Austin office, with decades of experience messaging complicated extractive energy issues
- Chris Taylor, chief operating officer with a career in operating successful businesses
- Freddy Balsera, senior advisor specializing in bilingual and multicultural outreach
- Chris Talbot, senior advisor specializing in digital and social media strategy
- Jenny Mayfield, senior advisor specializing in environmental and natural resource issues
About Agenda
Agenda is an entrepreneurial public affairs firm specializing in corporate communications, public relations, grassroots and opinion leader mobilization, digital and creative services and bilingual/multicultural programs. A partnership of like-minded innovators, born out of combined experiences in corporate consulting and political worlds. Sharply focused with a track record of influencing outcomes, Agenda is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with offices in Albuquerque, Austin, Denver, Miami, Jackson, Wyo. and San Francisco.
Contact
Liz Anderson, 505-338-8957, eanderson@agenda-global.com
www.agenda-global.com
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