by Gordon Hensley | Dec 7, 2017 | Business, GOP Politics, state government, taxes, Trump
Putting aside the policy and economic implications of the GOP tax plans — now heading for Conference — the political ramifications are clear: the GOP approach in its totality targets largely Democratic constituencies. Stephen Moore, an economic advisor to...
by Gordon Hensley | Oct 30, 2017 | advocacy, Business, GOP Politics, Journalism Standards, Media Relations
(Originally published by Gotham Ghostwriters, 10/18/2017) A talented younger friend attempting to make a transition from campaign communications consultant to building a full-time business as an executive communications consultant called the other day seeking advice....
by Gordon Hensley | Jul 28, 2017 | advocacy, Business, lobbying, Television, Trump
While much of the conversation and news coverage over the past several months has been usurped by health reform and the daily drama within the Trump White House, the clear escalation of the Beltway media war between Saudi Arabia and Qatar is shaping up as a...
by Gordon Hensley | Jul 25, 2017 | advocacy, Business, health care
Axios published an excellent article this morning noting that smaller, Washington-based public affairs firms are going after business typically won by large agencies. “They lure clients with political expertise capable of handling crisis communications, and then...
by Gordon Hensley | Feb 22, 2017 | advocacy, Business, Campaign 2016, GOP Politics, polling
It’s already been said: “Hillary Clinton’s campaign had an algorithm, but no message.” So when a Politico Magazine analysis piece by long-time Democratic messaging and direct mail expert David Gold appeared earlier this month, I took notice....
by Gordon Hensley | Feb 12, 2017 | advocacy, Business, GOP Politics, Journalism Standards, Media Relations, Television, Trump
Of the myriad observations one can make about President Donald Trump’s understanding of media and making news, perhaps the most pertinent is that he’s an extraordinarily quick study. Throughout the GOP primary and general election campaign, he maneuvered...