Edelman's Public Affairs practice creates programs to influence public opinion, promote regulatory and legislative initiatives, build reputations, position litigation and manage issues. The practice has more than 100 professionals in key political capitals, including Brussels, Beijing, London, Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Our vantage point provides clients the insights they need to shape policy at the global level, and navigate the intricacies of local governments and opinion leaders. We help them forge relationships with NGOs and sovereign governments to achieve their economic and political objectives.
We run our Public Affairs programs like a political campaign, orchestrating a wide range of strategies and tactics - including research, alliance formation, stakeholder mobilization, paid media, direct mail, media relations, and grassroots activities. We combine industry and political knowledge with relationships with elite media, opinion leaders and decision makers - whether working for a manufacturing client entering a new market, a supplier facing trade restrictions in the EU, or a U.S. industrial client trying to pass critical legislation. We also build reputations for companies and industries looking to create a more positive climate for government action or responding to crisis situations.
Edelman’s clients have access to of some of the most experienced communications and public affairs advisors, see here for a listing of our international consultants.
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