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| Public AffairsIdeas drive corporate priorities and shape public policy ? and your business interests depend more intensely than ever on the way your ideas gain influence among government decision-makers. You can only affect the debate if you make your message clear, make your voice heard and make every opportunity count. Corporate priorities dwell at the intersection of private interests and public concerns ? where issues and interests collide, and where leaders meet to frame government policy. Influencing public opinion is thus a critical element in shaping the policy outcome. On a global, national and local scale, the rivalry to sway the leadership agenda is more competitive than ever. Your business can?t afford to be silent while others dominate the debate. That is why you need an experienced ally to help steer your success. A partner who understands the issues, trends, challenges and opportunities in your business sector. A partner with a global network that looks over the horizon to identify emerging issues ? that conducts political intelligence-gathering and promotes policy knowledge-sharing. A partner who has seen all the maneuvers in the political playbook ? and who, year after year, has been an active player in the game. A partner who has built strong relationships with the key national, state and local decision-makers ? at home and around the world. A partner like Hill & Knowlton Public Affairs. Whatever line of business you are in, and whatever policy interests you seek to promote, Hill & Knowlton knows the territory. Some of our particular areas of expertise include: We manage issues on a global basis while remaining alert to local priorities. Each of our global offices is staffed by experts who combine local knowledge with a global perspective. Our unique blend of professionals is drawn from a wide array of specialty areas, including politics, diplomacy, law, international relations, global trade and the news media. Working with our clients to address their individual needs, Hill & Knowlton tailors our efforts to include advocacy on controversial issues, public education campaigns for civic awareness, alliance-building with potential policy partners and coalition management among political allies. And we can draw on Hill & Knowlton?s worldwide resources to create campaigns in emerging fields like e-public affairs or our corporate ethics practice. Every case is different and every political situation presents unique challenges. But one factor remains constant: Hill & Knowlton can steer you through the crowded intersection of interests where ideas collide and decision-makers meet. | Who to Contact
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