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Consumers are at the heart of all of our work - whether it is protecting the public interest or increasing access to justice. The Director of Consumer Engagement and Policy will carry forward and develop our important work in this area. Click on the link below to find out more or get in touch for a confidential chat! #srajobs #hybridjobs #consumerjourney #publicpolicy

https://lnkd.in/enarVkc6 Hiring a political consulting firm is essential for political candidates, campaigns, and organizations aiming to effectively navigate the complexities of modern politics. Political consulting firms provide specialized expertise and strategic guidance that can significantly enhance a campaign’s chances of success. Here are key reasons why hiring a political consulting firm is important: 1. Strategic Expertise Political consultants bring years of experience and a deep understanding of electoral processes, voter behavior, and political trends. They help craft tailored campaign strategies that align with a candidate’s goals, strengths, and the political climate, ensuring a focused and efficient approach. 2. Data-Driven Decision Making Modern political campaigns rely heavily on data analysis to understand voter demographics, preferences, and trends. Consulting firms use sophisticated polling, voter modeling, and analytics to target the right voters and tailor messages accordingly, maximizing impact and ensuring resources are used efficiently. 3. Message Development and Branding A clear and compelling message is central to a successful campaign. Political consultants help develop, refine, and communicate the candidate’s message, ensuring it resonates with voters, stays consistent, and addresses key issues. They can also guide branding efforts to create a memorable and positive public image. 4. Media Relations and Communication Management Political consultants manage media relations and public communications to help candidates control the narrative. They craft speeches, press releases, social media content, and talking points, ensuring the campaign’s message is effectively conveyed across various platforms, including digital, print, and broadcast media. 5. Crisis Management Politics is unpredictable, and scandals or controversies can emerge suddenly. Political consulting firms are skilled in crisis management, helping candidates respond quickly and effectively to potential issues. They minimize damage to the campaign and protect the candidate’s reputation during challenging situations. 6. Fundraising and Resource Allocation Political consulting firms provide guidance on fundraising strategies, helping campaigns secure financial support from donors, PACs, and grassroots efforts. They ensure that resources are allocated effectively, balancing between media buys, ground operations, and other campaign expenses to optimize spending. 7. Voter Outreach and Mobilization Effective voter outreach is critical to winning elections. Consulting firms organize grassroots operations, including phone banking, door-to-door canvassing, and digital outreach efforts. They help campaigns target specific voter blocs, ensuring that key constituencies are engaged and mobilized to vote.

In my 4 decades of shaping and informing lobbying regulation, there is one resounding conclusion to be made, you can not be a lobbyist and legislator. Those who try to do both will fail and inevitably bring the industry into disrepute. In the past, under the industry self regulatory codes of conduct, this would have been called out and a complaint raised and action taken. Support #L4GL it is time to reform the Lobbying Act which is demonstrably not fit for purpose. It is time to build trust.

🌟 The Evolving Role of Public Affairs Professionals 🌟 The job profile of public affairs professionals is rapidly adapating to advancements in technology and changes in political landscapes. If you are considering a career in public affairs, make sure to exchange with the "next generation". https://buff.ly/3L1Sxh3

More democracy jobs, articles, and funding opportunities?? Oh my! Jobs, jobs, jobs: Voting Rights Lab is hiring a Senior Writer and Editor ($91,000 - $120,000) Protect Democracy is hiring Arizona and Nevada State Policy Advocates ($103,828 - $151,340) and an Executive Assistant to the Executive Director ($58,916 - $81,261) (More jobs on the Substack, linked below) Articles worth your time: Mike Berkowitz and Peter Teague’s piece on the authoritarian threat to US philanthropy talks about the scary scenario that we’re already in — would-be autocrats attacking the democracy ecosystem and shrinking civic space. If you’re up for a journal article (😮), read Professors Daniel Kreiss and Shannon McGregor’s withering takedown of the “polarization is the problem” school of thought. (Or check out Shannon's interview with Lilliana Mason and Thomas Zimmer about the piece.) (As always, all links in the comments to avoid clutter, and let me know below what I’ve missed!) #democracy

How do street level bureaucrats perceive ‘the job’ in today’s changing society? A new article now available on early view by Einat Lavee and Galia Cohen, Ph.D. explores how law enforcement officers adapt to their evolving job responsibilities and the strategies they use to meet citizens’ needs and create public value in ways that deviate from their traditional job descriptions. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ea_AiEcz

Did you know the First Amendment's protections on free speech don't always apply at work, especially towards private companies? For example, in Eisenberg v. Alameda Newspapers, Inc. (1999), the court held that private companies have the right to make employment decisions based on the content or views expressed by their employees. In the case, the court held that a newspaper publisher can fire an at-will employee “based on dissatisfaction with the content of or views expressed by the reporter’s writing.” #caemploymentlaw #humanresources #FirstAmendmentFacts

As I gear up to start my Election Prep and Coverage series later this week, some wise words from Joy Mayer:

Hello #linkedinfam, fellow colleagues, advocates activists, whistleblowers, investigative journalists, bloggers, attorneys, direct connections, followers, #electedofficials, for those of you, that actually know me, for those of you who don't not know me, so whatever the case may be, you are all part of my #linkedInfamily . So my name is #bryansean I am the #ceo, #founder of the following non profit 501c3 non profit #imasurvivorofdomesticviolenceinclasvegasnevada my story is relatively simple #tobehonestimactuallyblessedtobealivefromthemanupstairs that #Iactuallysurvivedharrowingdomesticviolenceandhatecrimes that happened to me #tobestillalivetohelpothersurvivorsandvictimsfamilymemberswholostlovedones just to be able to #help and #feelingblessed that is #tobeabletotellmystorytotheworldthroughallmediaplatformstotallyunpluggedtoexposecorruption caused by two superior court judges who committed #vindictivemaliciousprosecution in a open court room in #fultoncountysuperiorcourtatlantageorgia and two judicial officers" one in #fultoncountysuperiorcourtatlanta and the other judicial officer was located in #heardcountyfranklingeorgia So as far as my careers, I feel blessed to of been part of a incredible law enforcement agency being a #formerfederallawenforcement, #forensicinvestigator, as well as being a #mediapersonality and I was always active as a #publicfigure mainly #forinjustices and I pride myself on being a #advocate, #activist, #whistleblowerforvictimsofelectedofficialsmisuseofdiscretionarypowers that is caused directly, indirectly #frominjusticescausedbyelectedofficialssuperiorcourtjudgesmagistratejudgesjudicialofficers I also have extensive background in the entertainment world as in motion pictures, tv series, undercover documentaries on #corruptgovernmentalofficials because for me in the early eighties, I lived with a family of all law enforcement professionals, as I was coming up as a young man, didn't have to many options! So "I took the road of least resistance" and I became a federal law enforcement officer, and #forover35yearsofmylife and #iwillneverchangemycallingtohelpthoseinneed simply #becauseimthatguy I will never back down, when testifying in front of a court simply because #weasadvocatesactivistsmustellitlikeitiswhentestifyingnosugarcoatingduetointimidation because at the end of the day #wemustadvocateforinjusticesforthosewhomayoflosttheirlivesfrominjustices and for anyone inside my network #thatneedsanothersetofeyesaboutinjusticesduetocivilrightsandorhumanrightsviolationsreachout please feel free to reach out to me #dontbeshy always remember #powerisinnumbers so also remember this #askbryansean have a blessed day, let's all keep #FightingTheFight because corruption is never going to stop, or go away #butalwaysremember we have one tool that corrupt elected officials don't like is #toexposeelectedofficialsakasuperiorcourtjudgesmagistratejudgesjudicialofficers I'm A Survivor Of Domestic Violence Inc.

Offender management statistics | quarterly As the new government takes the helm, it faces the daunting task of addressing a criminal justice system in crisis. With prison population at a record high of 87,726, a 7% surge in first time receptions and 35% increase in adjudications, urgent reforms are crucial. Can the administration balance punishment with rehabilitation? How will it address the remand population, now at its highest in 50 years? What more can be done to support officers working in this environment? These questions loom large as the government strives to restore stability and effectiveness in the criminal justice system. The path forward requires innovative policies, increased resources and a commitment to transforming the system for a safer more just society. #prisonreform #innovation #criminaljustice