Public Affairs and Issues Management

Our international marketing strategists and public affairs specialists have influenced public opinion and public policy around the globe. We position our clients as leaders, the voice of reason, and providers of choice to help build support in the marketplace and in the public policy arena. We have effectively handled a variety of volatile issues, including:

Case Studies

Uranium Mine Closure
Members of our team helped Dawn Mining Company (a former subsidiary of Newmont Mining) develop and approve a self-funding closure plan at its uranium mine in Ford, Washington.

Mining Waste and Watershed Protection
Members of our team helped Newmont Mining secure public acceptance and regulatory approval for a unique remediation plan for historic mining properties in Southwest Colorado.

Public Acceptance for Mine Expansion
Members of our team helped Stillwater Mining Company develop and manage a stakeholder communications process throughout southwest Montana to build stakeholder and regulatory support...

Agriculture Policy
A member of our team helped the National Cattlemen's Association build one of the most powerful grassroots political networks in the United States.

All-America City Award
Members of our team helped the National Civic League promote the All-America City Award in thousands of communities across the United States.

Ambassadors in Education Award
A member of our team developed and marketed the Ambassadors in Education Award for MetLife Foundation and the National Civic League.

The Sheridan Group
A member of our team helped this developer of commercial office buildings launch a cost-effective marketing campaign that consisted primarily of a local media blitz.

Camp Bow Wow USA and Camp Bow Wow Canada
The Crossbow team helped the world's largest dog daycare franchise generate immediate international media coverage on a limited budget.

Medicaid
Members of our team helped Colorado's community mental health system and other stakeholders convince the Colorado Legislature to approve a statewide Medicaid capitation system...

Patient Rights
Members of our team helped the Hemlock Society defeat a legislative attempt in Washington, DC that aimed to outlaw physician-assisted suicide in every state.