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We’re hiring! Director, Government Relations Position in Chicago!

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Arc 3 Communications is looking for a Director, Government Relations for the Midwest region to join our advocacy team.

Would you like to be part of a team focused on achieving public affairs objectives at the state and local government level across the country? Do you have the experience in state and local government necessary to help further advance the public policy agenda of Arc 3 clients? We are looking for a talented, innovative, and well-connected individual to represent our clients before state and local policymakers in the Midwest region. You will address risks and opportunities for clients at the state and local level. This Chicago, Illinois based position will also leverage clients’ participation in key trade associations that are critical to advancing clients’ public policy and business objectives in the state and local government sector.

The Director, Government Relations develops and manages state and local government relations on behalf of Arc 3 clients in the Midwest region. The incumbent advocates on behalf of clients before state and local legislative and regulatory bodies; coordinates with trade and business associations in those states and develops and maintains grassroots networks among client associates and citizens.

The Director, Government Relations develops and maintains various industry and third-party relationships, including counterparts within and outside client industries, including service on association boards and government relations committees. The Director, Government Relations reports directly to the President of Arc 3 Communications.

Additional responsibilities include:

•      Monitor, identify, and track legislative and regulatory activities and determine if legislation or action has an impact on clients in order to determine lobbying strategy

•      Research information on elected officials and proposed legislation and ordinances (i.e., research in order to discover proposed rules, proposed legislation, etc.) that impact clients and/or their industry.

•      Monitor the regional political environment, including key state and local political campaigns, ballot initiatives and bond measures

•      Manage client budgets for government relations activities and work with the President to ensure budget compliances are met.

•      Represent clients at trade association shows attended by elected and appointed officials

•      Work collaboratively with team to identify and create impactful policy positioning opportunities, messaging and content for clients

•      Lobbyist compliance and reporting

Competencies/Skills required to be successful in role:

  • Thorough understanding of the legislative/political process
  • Established network of political and state, local contacts
  • Proven track record of government relations accomplishments
  • Proven ability to effectively handle multiple complex projects and issues on the legislative and regulatory fronts
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience creating and effectively delivering factual, relevant and easily understandable talking points and other messaging
  • Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of external audiences and with clients
  • Strong team building and interpersonal skills: empathy, respect, ability to be a role model
  • Adept at Google Workspace/Docs, MS Office including Word & PowerPoint
  • Digital literacy and competency in the area of email marketing and social media platforms. AI Prompts, CRM and WordPress experience a plus.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
  • Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity
  • Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to constantly improve
  • Ability to work well will all levels of clients and team members
  • Ability to self-start, be resourceful and work independently
  • Close attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to work in a demanding, fun environment

Experience Required:

•      5+ years of relevant experience in federal, state and/or local government, government relations or lobbying

•      Political Campaign experience preferred

•      Maintain highest personal levels of ethical conduct, confidentiality and integrity, with the strongest professional reputation in the industry.

Education requirements: • Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university

Other Information: • Moderate travel – Midwest Region (25%) – Position is based in Chicago, Illinois

This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits. If interested, please apply here.

About Arc 3 Communications

Arc 3 Communications is an Atlanta area-based public affairs agency that specializes in advocacy services for clients at the state and local levels of government. We provide winning solutions to businesses, trade associations, non-profits and government agencies to help them achieve their organizational goals in a complex media and public affairs landscape.  We produce targeted advocacy efforts that result in legislative and regulatory successes. This year we celebrate our 15th anniversary.

Announcing New Account Executive for Public Affairs, Christian Frankl

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Rising star in public affairs strengthens multi-state advocacy capabilities in the Midwest

Arc 3 Communications, a public affairs agency that specializes in content, digital and advocacy, announced that they have hired new account executive, Christian Frankl. With extensive government affairs experience in the private and public sectors, Frankl most recently served as a lobbyist with the government relations team at Fredrikson and Byron P.A. in Des Moines, Iowa. In that position, Frankl helped clients achieve their legislative goals and advance their interests at the State Capitol. With strong local, state and federal government relations experience,  Frankl will provide top-notch advocacy for clients in the Midwest to meet their public affairs needs and will be based in Chicago.

Before working with Fredrikson and Byron, Frankl interned in Washington D.C. with The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies FDD Action Congressional Relations team. He also interned with former Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller’s Consumer Protection Division and worked on US Senator Joni Ernst’s reelection campaign in 2020.

Frankl graduated as a triple major from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Ethics and Public Policy, and Music. During his undergraduate studies, Frankl was a Senator with the University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government and was the Drum Major of the 275-member Hawkeye Marching Band. He also studied Politics and Law at the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh, Scotland as an Iowa Regents Semester in Scotland student.

“Arc 3 Communications has achieved impactful results for clients in the area of local and state advocacy across the country,” Frankl said. ““I am delighted to join the agency and look forward to helping our clients achieve their public affairs goals.”

“Christian is a rising star in public affairs and will be a tremendous asset to our clients in the area of multi-state advocacy at the local and state levels in the Midwest,” said Founder and President, Patrick Burns.“We are thrilled to be officially part of the Chicagoland community with the addition of Christian to our team”.

About Arc 3 Communications

Founded in 2011, Arc 3 Communications is an innovative public affairs agency that specializes in content, digital and advocacy services for clients. Arc 3 provides winning public affairs solutions to businesses, trade associations, non-profits, and government agencies. We produce dynamic content, innovative digital campaigns and effective advocacy that results in legislative, electoral, and civic engagement victories for clients.

Arc 3 to Offer Social Media Training Seminar for Local Government Officials

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Who is the Social Media Training Seminar for?

The program is designed for municipal and county elected officials, public sector communicators, public information officers (PIOs), City and County Administrators, CIOs and Department Directors.

When and Where Will the Seminar Be Held?

Seminar will be held Friday, April 11th, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Vinings Bank at 4135 Atlanta Road Smyrna, Ga. 30080. Vinings Bank is conveniently located a few miles north of Interstate I-285 in Smyrna near the west Atlanta and Vinings communities.

What Topics Will Be Covered?

Best practices for social media and local government will be presented. An overview of the major social media platforms in the categories of micro-blogging; social networking; social bookmarking; video and photo sharing; and geo-location will be provided. The social media platforms presented include LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Foursquare and how they can be utilized for educating and informing constituents and promote citizen engagement. Content tips, timing and tactics will be shared along with an overview of social media management tools. Key operational questions such as what makes a good social media policy; social media measurement and reporting; and social media and crisis communications will also be explored.

What is the Technical Skill Level Required?

A basic understanding of common social media platforms is helpful, but not required. The training seminar will cover an in-depth how-to of each issue or platform covered. Checklists and reference sheets will be provided.

How Do I Participate?

Register online to participate in the one day session by going to our event page. Upon registration, you will receive in-depth information on the agenda. Lunch will also be provided. Participants should bring a laptop computer or tablet for accessing social media platforms. Windows, Android or iOS systems are appropriate. For more information or questions, please contact Patrick Burns at pburns@rare-light.flywheelsites.com or 678.348.6024. 

 

Arc 3 Communications’ Monthly Top News Reads in Digital, Social and Public Affairs – February 2014

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Digital and social media are transforming how government institutions, political campaigns and trade associations communicate to key audiences. Below is a roundup of the more interesting stories that we have read over the last month:

Digital and Social Media

Mashable reports on 9 ways that social media will change in 2014. New ways include the rise of graphic software and the use of visual content to support social media platforms such as Pinterest and Tumblr.

In the Guardian, Scott Monty, who heads global digital communications for the Ford Motor Company, explores the question of whether or not marketers can learn digital restraint. Monty advocates for a less is more strategy for marketers.

Social Media Today offers six social media mistakes to avoid in 2014, which include many recommendations for digital restraint. These include avoiding tweeting too often, using too many hashtags and joining too many social media websites.

Gov 2.0 and Public Affairs

Huffington Post reports on 15 photos from the U.S. Department of Interior Instagram account that will make you want to travel the country. The Department of Interior account has over 200k  followers and includes scenic photos from the public lands, national parks and wildlife refuges that it manages.

Associations Now  offers advice on how to handle the good, the bad, and the ugly of online comments on a trade association’s website, social media or blog.

The New York Times  reports on the Twitter conversation surrounding the President’s State of the Union address and how the White House’s bully pulpit has lost its strength due to other voices shaping the conversation.

Campaigns and Elections

ABC News interviews Adam Sharp, Head of Government and Non-Profits at Twitter, regarding how Twitter will continue to shape political discourse, campaign advertising and election 2014.

Social Media Today  explores 5 ways in which social media will change political campaigns in 2014. One of these ways includes the greater use of visual and video content on campaign social media networks.

In Huffington Post, Milind Deora, India’s Minister for Communications, explores the impact of social media on electoral politics in light of the upcoming elections. Deora points to social media’s effectiveness in raising issues, but questions how it may be affecting the quality of political discourse and disrupting the social order.

These were some of Arc 3’s most interesting reads in digital and social and public affairs in early 2014. What were your favorite stories? Let us know. We’d love to hear from you.

 

 

The Top Ten Politicians on Instagram

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Instagram is one of the fastest growing social media platforms. Taking quick snapshots or 15 second videos and applying funky filters of different colors and hues and sharing them with your friends isn’t just for hipsters any more. More and more politicians are joining Instagram to reach out to voters in a more personal way through photos and videos.

With its acquirement by Facebook and the addition of short video capabilities to the platform, Instagram is a powerful tool for helping politicians reach the ever growing mobile audience. Instagram’s new 15 second video feature is ideal for mobile video watching and integrates seamlessly with other social networks for instant sharing.

At the start of 2014, who are the most savvy politicians on Instagram? Through an analysis of Instagram followers and individual photo likes, Arc 3 has compiled a list of the top ten politicians on Instagram:

1. President Barack Obama  @barackobama 2.73 million followers

The top ten most liked political photos on Instagram are shared by the President’s account. These photos range from a “Thank you” photo on Election Night with 294k likes to birthday wishes for the President with 86k likes. Upon the President joining Instagram, the social media platform announced  that “We look forward to seeing how President Obama uses Instagram to give folks a visual sense of what happens in the everyday life of the President of the United States.”  So far the President’s team has done that and more.

2. Mitt Romney @mittromney 71k followers

The former Governor of Massachusetts and Republican nominee for President has the second largest following of a politician on Instagram.  The account largely contains photos from campaign stops during the 2012 Presidential election with his last post being November 6, 2012. The most popular photo on his account was a get out the vote photo on election day that received over 17k likes.

3. George W. Bush @georgewbush 64k followers

The 43rd President has taken to painting and his artistic talents show in his Instagram account. Posting touching photos of family and new grandchildren, he also adds in beautiful landscapes of his native Texas. The former Texas Rangers owner’s love of sports is also on full display with photos of trips to professional football and baseball games.

4. Senator Cory Booker @corybooker 33k followers

The former Mayor of Newark and newest member of the U.S. Senate is also one of the most adept at using social media for civic engagement, responding to constituent requests and comments personally. Senator Booker’s Insta feed contains a wide variety of content, including savvy use of short video and uploading of press clips.

5. Congressman Kevin McCarthy @repkevinmccarthy 11k followers

The House Majority Whip, McCarthy was recognized by BuzzFeed as the best Republican Congressman on Instagram. McCarthy’s Insta feed is full of photos of D.C.’s who’s who, his family dog and “Throwback Thursday” photos of his family. McCarthy’s video of playing Frisbee with the family dog received over 2k likes.

6. Governor Chris Christie @govchristie 5k followers

The potential 2016 candidate for President and Republican Governor of New Jersey has a balanced mix of celebrity photos, family “Throwback Thursday” photos and behind the scenes photos in his role as Governor. Governor Christie’s photo shares reflect his team’s understanding of emotion and imagery to garner support on social media.

7. Michael Bloomberg @mikebloomberg 4k followers

Having completed his term as Mayor of the Big Apple, Bloomberg has set up a philanthropic foundation to advance his favorite causes. His Insta feed is loaded with photos of groundbreakings, ceremonies and events in the performance of his duties as Mayor. Since leaving the Mayoral office, he has posted a stream of photos related to his campaign for immigration reform, Iamimmigration.org.

8. Gabby Giffords  @gabbygiffords 4k followers

The former Congresswoman from Southern Arizona retired from Congress after her courageous return from a 2011 shooting that nearly claimed her life. Founder of the PAC, Americans for Responsible Solutions, Gifford’s Instagram account is full of photos of her advocacy work.

9. Speaker John Boehner @speakerboehner 3k followers

The Speaker is the king of  ‘Throwback Thursday”, posting photos ranging from his high school football days under legendary Coach Gerry Faust to school field trips to family photos with his brothers and Santa Claus. The photos personalize one of the most powerful men in the country, who is 2nd in the line of succession to the Presidency. His Insta feed also includes hundreds of behind the scenes photos of his official duties as Speaker.

10. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard @tulsigabbard  2k followers

The 32 year old Army veteran, surfer and representative from Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional district is one of the rising stars of the Democratic Party. Her Insta feed is chalked full of beautiful Hawaiian landscapes as well as behind the scenes photos of her duties as a Congresswoman for the Aloha state.  A fitness enthusiast, the Congresswoman’s account has photos of her many physical activities such as running, hiking, sking, and yoga.

At the start of 2014, these are the top ten politicians on Instagram.  As social media continues to become more and more visual, we expect more politicians to adopt Instagram as a necessary part of their social media efforts. Who are your favorite politicians on Instagram? Let us know!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arc 3 Founder Patrick Burns Quoted in Hartford Courant Story Regarding Election 2014

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Arc 3’s Founder Patrick Burns was recently quoted in a recent Hartford Courant story regarding the ramping up of social media, digital and technology efforts by the respective political parties in the upcoming Gubernatorial election in Connecticut. The article discusses how the aggressive use of technology pioneered by the Obama campaign nationally is now moving to the state level. Below is the quote from the article:

“The president and his team did a masterful job using Facebook as a big megaphone to reach voters,” said Patrick Burns, president of Arc 3 Communications, an Atlanta firm that advises right-of-center candidates and political parties, as well as local governments and trade groups, on how to use social media to spread their messages.

But unlike the attack tweets, news conferences and Facebook likes, some aspects of modern politics occur behind the scenes, through sophisticated data-mining strategies and the micro-targeting of voters. “On the consumer side, companies have been doing this for a few years now,” Burns said. “The political parties are catching up.”

For the full story, please click here.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Arc 3 Communications

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Thank you to our clients, friends and colleagues who have helped to make Arc 3’s 2nd year a great success. We set out to do ambitious and interesting work in 2013, and our clients have entrusted us to do just that.

Over the last year, we have done innovative work in the area of content marketing, digital and social media for clients in the political, public affairs and government space. It has been our passion to help trade associations, right-center campaigns and local and state governments evolve their communications and marketing strategies to fit the digital age.

Content and measurable data are both important to us. Arc 3 has helped clients to develop and implement effective strategies and campaigns that help them to achieve their organizational goals in a complex media and public affairs landscape. Content marketing and digital and social media only work if they help an organization to reach those real world objectives that result in a return on their investment.

The golden age of mass media communications through print, television and radio has begun to fade, and a new multi-platform and digital age has begun. The digital age has resulted in new ways in which people – especially millenials – are processing issue and policy information.

Over the last several years, businesses have been going through a transition from traditional marketing to content marketing out of necessity in order to reach consumers. Our civic institutions, campaigns and trade associations will have to change as well in order to sustain their key roles in the public square.

As our agency grows and evolves in the dynamic landscape in media and public affairs, we look forward to another year of fun, interesting and purposeful work.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Patrick L. Burns, Founder and President, Arc 3 Communications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arc 3 Founder Patrick Burns’ Interview with KCAA Radio regarding Political Marketing

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Our founder, Patrick Burns, recently appeared on KCAA 1050 News Talk Radio to discuss the evolution of Political Marketing. In a wide-ranging discussion with Eric Holtzclaw, the host of the program “Laddering”, Burns discusses how campaigns market to voters is changing rapidly. Once a business that relied on gut instincts and mass media buys, major campaigns are beginning to utilize big data for targeted messages to voters through digital and social media. To listen to the program, please click on the link below:

Patrick Burns Interview with KCAA 1050 News Talk Radio regarding Political Marketing

 

 

Arc 3 Communications’ Monthly Top News Reads in Digital, Social and Public Affairs – November 2013

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Digital and social media are changing how government institutions, political campaigns and trade associations communicate and achieve their goals. Below is a roundup of the more interesting stories that we have read over the last month:

Digital and Social Media

Business Insider provides an analysis of social media demographics and the surprising identity of each major social network.

Gigaom reports on Google’s new ad policy and how to avoid appearing in Google ads.

Alan Mutter of Reflections of a Newsosaur , asks the question “Are newspapers losing their mass media mojo?”

Gov 2.0 and Public Affairs

Nextgov reports how thwarted users vent about the Obamacare website on Facebook.

The Atlantic Magazine reports how the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee developed its own font “Chatype” through a Kickstarter campaign.

Nextgov reports how Congress.gov replaces Thomas.gov as the source for legislative bills and committee information on Capitol Hill.

Campaigns and Elections

Advertising Age examines how data is redefining political TV ads.

TechPresident analyzes the role of digital and big data in election 2013.

Politico reports how Twitter is a mixed blessing for political flacks.

In a Foxnews.com  opinion piece, John Jordan, a member of the Hoover Institution’s Board of Overseers at Stanford University, offers a donor’s guide to making your money count in politics.

These were some of Arc 3’s most interesting reads in digital and social and public affairs over the last month. What were your favorite stories? Let us know if there is a neat story that we missed! We’d love to hear from you.

 

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