Public Affairs and Issues Management

Our strategists have influenced public opinion and public policy around the globe. We position our clients as the voice of reason and we build support from the grassroots level and up. We have effectively handled a variety of volatile issues for clients in diverse industries. Our experts develop comprehensive marketing and media plans that are strategic and cost-effective. The following are just a few examples of the results we have achieved for clients:

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 developed and marketed the Ambassadors in Education Award for MetLife Foundation and the National Civic League.

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.