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The One AI Term You Need To Understand Now
Last week, the two biggest AI companies in the world told us their next models are so powerful that the world is not ready. In today's short read, we show you why these warnings should surprise no one, and discuss what they mean for your work.
Your Legislation Deserves More Attention Than A Prius
In today's short read, we debunk the conventional wisdom on how many times your target needs to see your message—if you care about winning.
Why Video Matters More Than Ever In Public Affairs
Public affairs organizations often struggle with creating video assets for their campaigns. But video is more important than ever to reach and measure the impact of your message. In today's short read, we show you why.
Be Artificially Intelligent Just By Listening
We’ve started publishing an audio version of each issue of this newsletter—so you can catch up between meetings, commuting, working out, or anywhere else.
One Chart That Shows You What's Actually Happening in the AI Economy
Every once in a while, a single data point breaks through the noise, and crystallizes exactly where the AI Age stands. In today's read, we show you one chart that should change the way you think about every vendor in the public affairs industry.
What's Different About This New Batch Of AI Tools
By now you've heard the blaring sirens that something is different about the new batch of AI tools released over the last few weeks. In today's short read, we break down for you what just changed, and what it means for public affairs practitioners...
Two Numbers That Should Convince Everyone To Accelerate Their AI Adoption
There are two types of organizations right now: those aggressively adopting AI, and those about to wonder what happened. The gap between them is widening daily, and it will soon become unbridgeable. In today's short read...
The Great Software Reckoning, And What It Means For Public Affairs
If you've seen any financial news lately, you've certainly noticed that Wall Street has been hammering software stocks. In today's brief read, we unpack what The Great Software Reckoning means for public affairs..
If You Think You're "Geo-Targeting" on Meta, Think Again
A canard that dies hard in digital advocacy is consultants continuing to claim they can "geo-target" on social media. In today's short read, we show you why it's time to put this bird to rest...
Where Is This All Headed?
We've covered 2026’s advocacy theme: customized journeys for decision makers and voters—hyper-tailored content that meets audiences where they are—emotionally, intellectually, and temporally. In today's read, we show you how creative abundance...