Public Affairs

For more than two decades, CLS Strategies has been in the thick of major policy battles, both legislative and regulatory, state and federal. Staffed by veterans of political campaigns, government agencies and Capitol Hill, we know how policymakers think – and how to influence their thinking.

While no two public affairs campaigns are alike, many share a common approach. We start with opinion research to develop compelling arguments that resonate in the halls of power. We build and leverage broad coalitions because when the policy stakes are high, you can never have enough friends. We apply the latest digital strategies to amass support online, and unleash it when and where it will matter most.

If government relations professionals are the ground troops in a policy battle, we provide the air cover. We cultivate relationships, balancing out opponents with unexpected allies, and create the right political environment to help you get to “yes” – or whatever policy outcome you desire.

Our Public Affairs Clients

  • Hunt Oil
  • American Academy of Actuaries
  • National Association of Broadcasters
  • PhRMA
  • Host Hotels and Resorts
  • Center for Wine Origins
  • Cruise Lines International Association
  • Academy of Model Aeronautics
  • Rockefeller Foundation
  • Cornell University
  • Beer Institute
  • Peru LNG
  • LANXESS
  • Coalition for Patent Fairness
  • American Dental Association
  • Genworth Financial
  • Ambulatory Surgery Center Association
  • Impact Iran
  • Pew Center on Global Climate Change
  • Sirius Satellite Radio
  • Champagne Bureau, U.S.
  • ABC Television
  • United Nations Development Programme
  • Computer & Communications Industry Association
  • American Electronics Association
  • Pew Campaign for Fuel Efficiency
  • Airlines for America
  • Declaration to Protect Wine Place & Origin
  • Cisco Systems
  • Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
  • Investment Company Institute
  • Verizon
  • Hyundai
  • Bacardi Ltd.
  • NRG
  • Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
  • Americans for Secure Retirement
  • Sherry Council of America
  • Don't Comcast the Internet Campaign
  • Amtrak
  • WellPoint
  • LG Corporation / Zenith
  • Intel

Case Studies