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Celebrating 2021 at DDC

A few weeks ago, Thanksgiving kicked off the Holiday Season—a time of year full of celebrations, family and hope. In that same spirit, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on what this time of year means for me personally and for all of us at DDC.

Other News:

DDC Public Affairs Announces New Strategic Communications Hires, Expansion of Technical Support Team

DDC Public Affairs, an Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG) agency, has announced several key additions to the company’s Campaigns, Advocacy and Corporate Communications practice: Jill Hudson as a Senior Vice President; Abbey Rogers, who will be joining DDC as an Account Supervisor; and Molly Douglas, who has been consulting with DDC for two years and is joining the firm full-time as a Senior Vice President. DDC is also expanding its technical support team as the agency broadens its product stack and technology offerings.

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Congratulations to our Q2 Employee of the Quarter, Franny-Peterson-Sand

Say hello to our Q2 EOQ, Franny Peterson-Sand. Since she started at DDC many of us knew she had great potential. She has thrived on the Creative team and in the past year she has stepped up in various capacities, especially with recent departures. She continues to maintain a high quality of work on the Creative team, ensuring efficiency of workflows on requests. Most recently she has further developed her program management skills under Carolyn’s support. All of which has paid off on deliverables for our clients requiring program management and she will continue to lean into that role.

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DDC and WLF – Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

DDC, a division of Omnicom Public Relations Group and one of the nation’s leading public affairs and strategic communications firms, joined together today with hundreds of other businesses, non-profit groups, community-based organizations, and individuals to participate in the American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Washington, D.C.

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DDC’s New PACWeb Platform: Technology Designed for Today’s PAC Managers

PAC managers have a tough job, made only tougher by the current political and social climate. As organizations reimagine the purpose and goals of their PAC, many are strategizing not only for growth but greater transparency and better analytics when it comes to understanding what is happening with their PAC, and what is possible.

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Omnicom PR Group Taps Public & Corporate Affairs Veteran Michael Fleischer to Lead DDC 

Omnicom Public Relations Group (OPRG) today announced the appointment of Michael Fleischer as CEO of DDC, one of the nation’s leading public affairs and strategic communications firms. Fleischer joined the agency on August 22 and reports to Chris Foster, CEO of OPRG. Fleischer takes the reins from B.R McConnon, who founded the agency 26 years ago, and is set to depart at the end of the month.

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Digital Advertising in Public Affairs: Navigate an Ever-Changing Ecosystem

Social networks including Facebook, Twitter, and now TikTok, as of late, have taken steps over the last two years to limit misinformation ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. After facing substantial criticism in 2020, many platforms are creating policies to limit or in some cases ban paid content that falls under a broad “political, electoral, or social issue” category.  

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Congratulations to our Q1 Employee of the Quarter, Kiym Gardner

Say hello to our Q1 EOQ, Kiym Gardner. As Director of Engagement and Senior AVP, Kiym has years of experience leading grassroots advocacy outreach for Fortune 100, trade association, and non-profit clients spanning a variety of industries from healthcare to energy.

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Assessing Your Advocacy Program’s Impact—and Potential

We’re in the middle of a midterm election year. There’s a war in Europe for the first time since World War II. The dynamics between employers and employees are undergoing a tectonic shift. Supply chains are being disrupted. Inflation is rampant.

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Congratulations to our Q4 Employee of the Quarter, Ryan Coughter

Say hello to our Q4 EOQ, Ryan Coughter. As the project management lead for the Creative team, Ryan quite literally leads the charge keeping that team on track, hitting all deadlines, hitting all budgets, and always being accountable for what we’ve been asked to produce.

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Historic Infrastructure Bill Bridges Divides to Build a Stronger Economy

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) President Biden signed into law in late November was a truly landmark piece of legislation.

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Congratulations to our Q3 Employee of the Quarter, Colleen Zelenakas

Say hello to our Q3 EOQ, Colleen Zelenakas. In her time as a member of the PAC services team, she has shown true grit by championing our client works and being an enthusiastic and valuable team player.

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DDC Creative Spotlight: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Design

Amid our 25th anniversary celebrations, we’re excited to add another achievement to celebrate: our incredible creative team being recognized by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) with two major award wins. Our creative department has been instrumental in helping DDC shape its market position as an agency that specializes in creating advocacy and PAC brands that foster conversations and drive audience engagement.

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Congratulations to our Q2 Employee of the Quarter, Elizabeth Racke

Say hello to our Q2 EOQ, Elizabeth Racke. In her short time as a member of the client relations team, she has shown true grit by championing our client works and being an enthusiastic and valuable team player.

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DDC Public Affairs Celebrates 25th Anniversary

From a tech startup to the largest full-service public affairs firm in North America, DDC celebrates 25 years of service and a culture of innovation.

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Introducing TechTalks – Our New Podcast for All Things Tech

Jake Chapiesky, Product Manager & Joey Smith, Vice President of Technology Delivery, dive into DDC tech innovation, trends in advocacy and PACs, and how we‘re revolutionizing the public affairs industry.

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Introducing our new Vice President of Client Relations, Kellin Heron

Kellin Heron, our new Vice President of Client Relations, brings over a decade of experience in PAC strategy, grassroots and advocacy to our team.

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Honoring Service Members with a Washington Tradition

B.R. McConnon, III, Chairman and CEO of DDC, recalls the No Greater Sacrifice Congressional Invitational’s early history, and how it reached new heights through the Beltway’s competitive spirit.

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DDC Public Affairs Welcomes Katie Chipps, Vice President of PAC Services

Our new Vice President of PAC Services, Katie Chipps, brings nearly 20 years of experience and leadership in PAC compliance and reporting.

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CLIMB: Key Learnings from OPRG’s Global DE&I Officer, Soon Mee Kim

Soon Mee Kim, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Omnicom Public Relations Group, shared the key areas of focus for its plan toward greater diversity and inclusion.

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