#139: Doug Pinkham: Transforming Public Affairs in Washington

Doug Pinkham, a veteran of Washington, DC's political scene, served for 27 years as the president and CEO of the Public Affairs Council. Under his leadership, the Council became the leading public affairs membership organization, known for its annual Public Affairs Pulse Survey and its comprehensive State of Corporate Public Affairs Report. Doug discusses how political transitions, including the new Trump Administration’s, have and are changing public discourse and the public affairs profession. He also explores the vital importance of public affairs and government relations for corporations and non-profits, the impact of digital advocacy, and the growing significance of and need for transparency and smart stakeholder engagement.