Public Affairs

The Global Public Affairs Practice embodies the same passion, innovation and influence that have been the hallmark of Waggener Edstrom Worldwide for 25 years. We provide unparalleled policy and issues expertise for clients that operate at the intersection of invention and insight – helping them create social, business and economic value.
Overview
Through proven techniques and unparalleled expertise, our Global Public Affairs Practice has a record of managing complex policy issues, leading high-profile coalitions and campaigns, and conveying compelling stories on behalf of our clients. We achieve success and build influence through our relationships with policy-makers, media, regulators and politicians around the world.
Capabilities
- Crisis Planning and Management
- Government Relations and Lobbying
- Internet Advocacy
- Crisis and Issues Management
- Policy Media Relations
- Public and Influential Opinion Research
Leadership
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David Ko
Executive Vice President, APAC
+852 2578 2894
dko@waggeneredstrom.com
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Joe Farren
Vice President, North America
+1 202 261 7800
jfarren@waggeneredstrom.com
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Herman Schepers
Vice President, EMEA
+32 25 129 376
hermans@waggeneredstrom.com
IP
- Institutional Makeover 2009
A brief look into pending changes within the European Parliament and European Commission - twendz
twendz is the newest tool in WE’s Innovation Advocacy(SM) campaign management portfolio. It’s a proprietary Twitter-mining Web application that utilizes the power of Twitter Search to capture and highlight real-time conversation themes and tweet emotions that talk about specific topics and public issues that matter to you. - Rebooting the American Economy A “Must-Do” for Wireless Innovation Brands in Today’s Environment
Relatively speaking, the roughly $8 billion for broadband projects is a small part of the overall stimulus package, but neither the size of the fund nor a company’s intention to draw dollars from it should be a central concern. - U.S. Wireless Outlook
After nearly 5 years at CTIA, Joe Farren joins Waggener Edstrom Worldwide and talks about the U.S. wireless industry’s top trends for 2009.