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# Rasky Partners, Inc.

Rasky Partners, Inc. is a public relations, lobbying and public affairs firm.

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- [Crisis Corner (Guest Column): Summer Should Be Fun. Statements Should Be Strategic](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/crisis-corner-guest-column-summer-should-be-fun-statements-should-be-strategic/) - Crisis Corner (Guest Column): Summer Should Be Fun. Statements Should Be Strategic June 24, 2026 By Lauren Matteodo, Associate Vice President, Public Relations & Crisis Comms. "Summer should be fun" is more than just a quote from Summer House star Kyle Cooke; it's the beating heart behind the franchise. Fans have tuned in since 2017
- [Justine Griffin's Crisis Corner: Blake Lively’s Guide to Destroying Your Own Reputation](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/justine-griffins-crisis-corner-blake-livelys-guide-to-destroying-your-own-reputation/) - Key Takeaways Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni fizzled out after a joint settlement with no admission of guilt. Public relations tactics seemed to drive the initial complaint, raising questions about its sincerity. Both Lively and Baldoni suffered reputational damage, with multiple legal claims dismissed in court. The aftermath suggests that Lively and her husband,
- [Justine Griffin's Crisis Corner: Mike Vrabel](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/justine-griffins-crisis-corner-mike-vrabel/) - I am always fascinated by crises – how people get into them, and how they address them and try to move on. I think a lot of us are. So, I thought I would start a weekly (or so) post about an interesting one – whether it was handled well or poorly. And get people’s
- [Andy Hoglund and Graham Shalgian Named as Partners](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/andy-hoglund-and-graham-shalgian-named-as-partners/) - Rasky Partners Names Andy Hoglund and Graham Shalgian as Partners BOSTON (December 2, 2025) – Rasky Partners, one of the country’s leading independent communications and government relations firms, announced today that Andy Hoglund and Graham Shalgian have been named Partners at the firm. Andy Hoglund Andy Hoglund is currently a Senior Vice President and the
- [Justine Griffin: Princess Kate deserved better from her communications team](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/justine-griffin-princess-kate-deserved-better-from-her-communications-team/) - Princess Kate deserved better from her communications team The princess of Wales’ PR team may have been trying to protect her, but they ultimately put her in a terrible position, says Rasky Partners’ Justine Griffin. by Justine Griffin, Rasky Partners When I received the first media alert that Catherine, princess of Wales, had shared her cancer
- [Justine Griffin's comments in the Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/justine-griffins-comments-in-the-boston-globe/) - Boston Globe: Claudine Gay was railroaded over research integrity. How has Dana-Farber’s Laurie Glimcher avoided that fate so far? Two leaders have been on the hot seat over research integrity. How they’ve been treated couldn’t be any more different. By Shirley Leung Globe Columnist I can’t be the only one thinking about Claudine Gay and
- [BBJ: Justine Griffin's perspective on Harvard President's Controversial Remarks](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/bbj-justine-griffins-perspective-on-harvard-presidents-controversial-remarks/) - Perils of soundbites, overpreparation: Local PR leaders weigh in on Harvard saga By Grant Welker – Projects Reporter, Boston Business Journal Jan 5, 2024 Public relations professionals cringed as Harvard’s president, Claudine Gay, answered the question from U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik on whether “calling for the genocide of Jews violate(s) Harvard’s rules on bullying and harassment.” Gay's
- [Will scandal at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute cause big damage? Justine Griffin Weighs in...](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/will-scandal-at-dana-farber-cancer-institute-cause-big-damage-justine-griffin-weighs-in/) - Modern Healthcare: Will scandal at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute cause big damage? By: CAROLINE HUDSON January 25, 2024 Allegations of data manipulation in Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's research has sparked intense scrutiny of a long-revered pillar in cancer treatment and put its once-sparkling reputation into question. Cancer treatment is a big business. Retaining Dana-Farber's long-term standing and
- [POLITICO Playbook - Matt McNally is now an SVP for Rasky Partners](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/politico-playbook-new-york-matt-mcnally-is-now-an-svp-for-rasky-partners/) - March 27, 2023 Our news that Matt McNally has joined the firm was included in today's POLITICO Playbook. Read it the full article here.
- [Rasky Partners Names Matthew McNally Senior Vice President](https://rasky.com/press-releases/rasky-partners-names-matthew-mcnally-senior-vice-president/) - Rasky Partners Names Matthew McNally Senior Vice President Veteran Democratic Operative Joins Firm’s Washington, DC Office BOSTON (March 27, 2023) – Rasky Partners, one of the top independent public relations and public affairs firms in the nation, today announced that Matthew McNally has joined the firm as a Senior Vice President in the firm’s Washington,
- [The Boston Globe: Top Rasky Colleagues Share Perspectives on State House Dynamics](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the-boston-globe-top-rasky-colleagues-share-perspectives-on-state-house-dynamics/) - Beacon Hill has a new ‘Big Three.’ How they work together can make or break the State House. The relationship among the governor, Senate president, and House speaker has a varied history By Matt Stout and Samantha J. Gross Globe Staff,Updated January 19, 2023 With the cameras rolling, Massachusetts’ new political power trio emerged from
- [Former House Ways and Means Chairman, Jeffrey Sánchez, comments on the growing Latino Representation at the Massachusetts State House](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/former-house-ways-and-means-chairman-jeffrey-sanchez-comments-on-the-growing-latino-representation-at-the-massachusetts-state-house/) - Latino political power grows at the Massachusetts State House The forthcoming influx of Latino representation to Beacon Hill is no accident. Indeed, it’s an overdue wave. By Marcela García Globe Columnist,Updated September 9, 2022, 3:31 p.m. Four years ago, Jeff Sánchez — then the highest ranking Latino legislator as the chair of the powerful House Ways
- [Justine Griffin's take on Instagram CEO response to Kardashians in PR Week](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/justine-griffins-take-on-instagram-ceo-response-to-kardashians-in-pr-week/) - Digital crisis experts give Adam Mosseri high marks for Kardashian response Will the Kardashians make Instagram Instagram again? Experts say the platform’s leader did well to explain why they won’t. by Chris Daniels 28 July 2022 The response by Instagram head Adam Mosseri to criticism from some of its most-popular celebrity users is getting solid marks
- [Justine Griffin's take on the 'dark arts' of PR strategy in PR Week](https://rasky.com/communications-talk/justine-griffins-take-on-the-dark-arts-of-pr-strategy-in-pr-week/) - PR Week - When Grass Roots Public Affairs Crosses a Line Two highly publicized incidents have come to light of firms flirting too closely with the ‘dark arts’ side of the business. April 21, 2022 by Chris Daniels When it comes to public affairs firms’ work with politicians, the use of opposition research to discredit
- [Justine Griffin Quoted in PR Week re Facebook's Reputation](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/justine-griffin-quoted-in-pr-week-re-facebooks-reputation/) - Dear Facebook, you're really not helping yourself; But here’s how you could start. by Chris Daniels, PR Week On a global tour speaking about her time as a product developer at Facebook, whistleblower Frances Haugen addressed a hearing in the U.K. Parliament on legislation that would fine companies up to $24.7 million, or 10% of global profits, for
- [Jeffrey Sanchez speaks on the State's Health Equity Task Force Final Report: Commonwealth Magazine](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jeffrey-sanchez-speaks-on-the-states-health-equity-task-force-final-report-commonwealth-magazine/) - Health Equity task force report goes far beyond health care Recommendations address housing, immigration, hunger By SHIRA SCHOENBERG Jul 1, 2021 A HEALTH EQUITY TASK FORCE formed by legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic went beyond its charge of examining COVID-related health disparities and issued a sweeping report Thursday that digs into the myriad long-standing inequities that affect
- [Bloomberg Law: Biden Rapport With Labor Pick Raises Workers’ Political Sway](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/bloomberg-law-biden-rapport-with-labor-pick-raises-workers-political-sway/) - Biden Rapport With Labor Pick Raises Workers’ Political Sway Bloomberg Law By Ben Penn Jan. 8, 2021, 3:12 PM; Updated: Jan. 8, 2021, 5:18 PM President-elect Joe Biden on Friday publicly introduced his friend, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, as his nominee for U.S. labor secretary, offering workers hope that they will benefit from the personal and professional
- [Dems need another Larry Rasky to find positions with Joe Biden](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/dems-need-another-larry-rasky-to-find-positions-with-joe-biden/) - Dems need another Larry Rasky to find positions with Joe Biden The Lowell Sun December 18, 2020 By Peter Lucas Things would be different if Larry Rasky were around. He was Joe Biden’s go to guy in Massachusetts, even before people knew who Biden was, or what he would become. On that note, outside of
- [SVP Bethany Bassett named by The Hill as a Top Lobbyist of 2020](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/svp-bethany-bassett-named-by-the-hill-as-a-top-lobbyist-of-2020/) - The Hill's Top Lobbyists 2020 BY THE HILL STAFF - 12/10/20 Welcome to The Hill’s annual list of top lobbyists. 2020 was a chaotic year for K Street, with the coronavirus pandemic and lobbying battles for COVID-19 relief legislation consuming much of the year. The presidential and congressional elections also kept lobbyists busy while they tried
- [Moving words from Will Rasky in this month’s The Atlantic about his father’s death, COVID and President-Elect Biden](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/3289/) - Death Stalks Joe Biden Still In March, most Americans still hadn’t grasped the reality, or the lethality, of COVID-19. But Biden had already lost a friend of 30 years. JOHN HENDRICKSONDECEMBER 7, 2020 Joe biden may tell you about the accident, the loss, how it felt, what it means. But the president-elect doesn’t always tell grieving
- [The Boston Globe: Boston native Annie Tomasini, with a ‘letting Biden be Biden’ approach, to be a top staffer in his White House](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the-boston-globe-boston-native-annie-tomasini-with-a-letting-biden-be-biden-approach-to-be-a-top-staffer-in-his-white-house/) - Boston native Annie Tomasini, with a ‘letting Biden be Biden’ approach, to be a top staffer in his White House By Liz Goodwin Globe Staff, December 12, 2020 During the toughest moments of the Democratic presidential racelast winter, when neither polls nor primaries were going his way, Joe Biden always had at least one thing to
- [Rasky VIPS Mentioned in this Week's The Scrum Podcast](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-vips-mentioned-in-this-weeks-the-scrum-podcast/) - So many familiar and important names relating to our firm mentioned in this week’s episode of the Scrum. John Marttila, Annie Tomasini, Will Rasky and of course our founder, Larry Rasky. Listen in at the 12min mark to hear Adam Reilly and Boston Globe op-ed columnist Scot Lehigh talk about Biden’s #bospoli and #mapoli connections. Joe Biden's Boston Roots
- [Former Rasky Staffer Appointed White House Position in Biden Administration](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/former-rasky-staffer-appointed-white-house-position-in-biden-administration/) - Massachusetts natives tapped for key roles in Joe Biden’s administration By LISA KASHINSKY PUBLISHED: November 17, 2020 at 2:17 p.m. | UPDATED: November 17, 2020 at 9:15 p.m. Massachusetts natives are being named to key White House staff positions in President-elect Joe Biden’s administration amid ongoing speculation over which big-name Bay State pols might get a nod down
- [As the Country Votes Today](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/as-the-country-votes-today/)
- [Forbes Names Rasky Partners one of 2021's Top PR Agencies](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/forbes-names-rasky-partners-one-of-2021s-top-pr-agencies/) - We are thrilled and honored that Forbes has released its inaugural list of the top 2021 PR Agencies. The list was released earlier this week in partnership with market research firm Statista. In the article, Meet America’s Best PR Agencies 2021, Forbes describes, "To develop the list, Statista surveyed more than 12,700 experts and 20,500
- [SVP Doug Bailey's Heartfelt Oped in Washington Post](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/svp-doug-baileys-heartfelt-oped-in-washington-post/) - As my twin fights for his life, all Trump does is assure me the virus is no big deal Opinion by Douglas Bailey Oct. 9, 2020 at 4:45 p.m. EDT Douglas Bailey, a former editor at The Boston Globe, is senior vice president of Rasky Partners in Boston. Just as President Trump was discharging himself from
- [SVP Bethany Bassett on the In's and Out's of a Virtual Democratic Convention - The Hill](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/svp-bethany-bassett-on-the-ins-and-outs-of-a-virtual-democratic-convention-the-hill/) - The Hill Lobbyists make do with virtual convention BY ALEX GANGITANO - 08/17/20 06:00 AM EDT The online format for the Democratic National Convention initially posed a major challenge for lobbyists looking to impress their clients, until they found that many were happy to give this year a pass. Conventions are usually a hot ticket for K Street
- [Managing Director George Cronin Quoted on WBUR re Upcoming Ballots Measures](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/managing-director-george-cronin-quoted-on-wbur-re-upcoming-ballots-measures/) - WBUR Poll Finds Mass. Voters Split On Ranked-Choice Voting Ballot Question August 12, 2020 By Simón Rios Massachusetts voters are evenly split on a ballot question that would fundamentally change how they select candidates for state and federal office. A new WBUR poll (topline, crosstabs), conducted by the MassINC Polling Group, found that the voters surveyed
- [Senior Advisor, Jeffrey Sánchez, OpEd in Washington Post, "Racism is killing black people. It’s sickening them, too."](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/senior-advisor-jeffrey-sanchez-oped-in-washington-post-racism-is-killing-black-people-its-sickening-them-too/) - Racism is killing black people. It’s sickening them, too. By Michelle A. Williams and Jeffrey Sánchez June 4, 2020 at 4:27 p.m. EDT Michelle A. Williams is an epidemiologist and dean of the faculty at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Jeffrey Sánchez, a former Massachusetts state representative, is a lecturer at Harvard Chan. “I can’t breathe.”
- [George Cronin on the Key to Maintaining Clients (as heard on The Lobbying Show with Jim O'Brien)](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/george-cronin-on-the-key-to-maintaining-clients-as-heard-on-the-lobbying-show-with-jim-obrien/) - The Lobbying Show: Episode 69: George Cronin - Rasky Partners, Inc. This week George Cronin sat down with The Lobbying Show's Jim O'Brien to discuss ballot questions, client service and the keys to maintaining strong client relationships. Hear what George and Jim have to say here.
- [Former House Ways & Means Chair Jeffrey Sánchez Joins Firm](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/former-house-ways-means-chair-jeffrey-sanchez-joins-firm/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rasky Partners Announces Jeffrey Sánchez, Former Chair of House Ways & Means Committee Joining Firm BOSTON (October 25, 2019) – Rasky Partners, a leading independent communications and public affairs firm, announced today that former Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Jeffrey Sánchez, will join the firm as a Senior Advisor. Sánchez,
- [Bethany Bassett Named 2019 Top Lobbyist by The Hill](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/bethany-bassett-named-2019-top-lobbyist-by-the-hill/) - The Hill's Top Lobbyists 2019 BY THE HILL STAFF - 12/12/19 Welcome to The Hill’s annual Top Lobbyists list. 2019 was a frenetic year for K Street, with a number of high-profile fights on legislative and regulatory issues, even as Washington was riveted by impeachment drama and a contentious 2020 presidential election took shape. In a
- [Statement on the Passing of Larry Rasky](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/statement-on-the-passing-of-larry-rasky/) - We are heartbroken. Larry was a giant in so many ways, not just professionally but personally. He loved and was loved by so many. He always treated the company like a family and we were all shocked and saddened by the news of his passing. He has left an indelible imprint on everyone he touched
- [Senior Advisor, Jeffrey Sánchez, on WBUR’s On Point](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/senior-advisor-jeffrey-sanchez-on-wburs-on-point/) - Senior Advisor, Jeffrey Sánchez, spoke on WBUR’s On Point about how campaigns and the way we communicate has changed with COVID19. Jeffrey also speaks with Meghna Chakrabarti about our founder, Larry Rasky. His segment begins at minute 13:25.
- [George Cronin on how COVID-19 and our new reality has impacted referendums and signature gathering](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/george-cronin-on-how-covid-19-and-our-new-reality-has-impacted-referendums-and-signature-gathering/) - The Horse Race: Episode 127 - The 'Stay at Home' Stretch This week George Cronin virtually sat down with our friends Steve Koczela, Jennifer Smith and Stephanie Murray on The Horse Race podcast to discuss how our new reality of social distancing and COVID-19 precautions are impacting referendums and ballot questions that traditionally require in-person
- [Larry Rasky Quoted in New York Times re Biden Campaign](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-nyt/) - Anxious Biden Allies May Unleash Super PAC Wary of the former vice president’s slipping poll numbers and the onslaught of attacks from President Trump, some Biden supporters want him to embrace a super PAC. By Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin Sept. 26, 2019 Allies of Joseph R. Biden Jr., concerned about his slipping poll numbers in the Democratic
- [Larry Rasky Quoted in Washington Post re Biden Campaign](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-washington-post-re-biden-campaign/) - Joe Biden faces the Trump fusillade. Are he and his campaign up to it? By Matt Viser September 29 at 10:39 AM Some of Joe Biden’s supporters are voicing growing concern that his campaign is not prepared to weather the dual political rip currents suddenly reshaping the 2020 race — an onslaught of attacks on
- [George Cronin on the 2020 MA Ballot Questions (as heard on The Horse Race Podcast)](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/george-cronin-on-the-2020-ma-ballot-questions-as-heard-on-the-horse-race-podcast/) - The Horse Race, "Episode 94: Murray Up" August 7, 2019 It's that time of year, friends. Massachusetts Ballot Question Filing Day was yesterday. What are the major ballot initiatives and questions around them that people need to know? How much money will be spent? Which policy issues are best decided through the ballot question process?
- [Handicapping the 2020 Election](https://rasky.com/insights/handicapping-the-2020-election/) - Our very own Larry Rasky and Therese Murray join Steve Koczela and Paul Steinhauser for an in-depth conversation about the road to the White House.
- [Data Breaches In Health Care](https://rasky.com/services/crisis-litigation-communications/data-breaches-in-health-care/) - Unfortunately, data breaches in the health care industry occur all too often. Hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, primary care offices, and other health care organizations must remain vigilant in protecting their information and having a cyber readiness prepared. In our most recent video, Rasky health care expert Justine Griffin discusses the importance of having a dedicated cyber
- [Understanding the Impact of Data Breaches](https://rasky.com/insights/understanding-the-impact-of-data-breaches/) - Being ill-prepared for a data breach poses a risk for your organization's brand and reputation. Establishing a cyber readiness plan ensures that proper communication occurs before, during, and after the breach. In this video, Managing Director of Public Relations, Justine Griffin describes the impact of a data breach and how organizations should respond to stakeholders.
- [Crisis Case Studies](https://rasky.com/services/crisis-litigation-communications/crisis-case-studies/) - In a crisis communications situation, many forgo their response plan or an outlined strategy. But here at Rasky, we know that preparation and a proper approach is key to tackling the situation. Whether the situation is real or a misconception, your team must proactively respond with ease. In our most recent video, Managing Director, Justine Griffin
- [Larry Rasky Featured in the Boston Herald](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-featured-in-the-boston-herald/) - The Boston Herald, "Democratic strategist Larry Rasky bullish on Joe Biden run," April 1 2019 By Boston Herald Editorial Staff Democratic strategist and media relations expert Larry Rasky joined Boston Herald Radio’s “Morning Meeting” program Friday to comment on whether he thinks former Vice President Joe Biden will consider a run for president in 2020.
- [Larry Rasky quoted in The Washington Post](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-the-washington-post/) - The Washington Post, "Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign decision: Quietly agonizing as months go by," February 14, 2019 By Matt Viser and Michael Scherer Joe Biden was going to decide whether to run for president by the end of 2018. That deadline slipped. Just after New Year’s, he said he would decide “soon.” Mid-January came and
- [Rasky Partners Welcomes Marianne Smith as Vice President in D.C. Office](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-welcomes-marianne-smith-as-vice-president-in-d-c-office/) - BOSTON (December 19, 2018) – Rasky Partners announced today that Marianne Smith will join the firm as a Vice President. Marianne brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the federal government and private sector. During her career, she held positions in strategic business development, government relations, personnel management, and political consulting. In her role
- [LARRY RASKY QUOTED IN THE BOSTON GLOBE](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-the-boston-globe-2/) - Deval Patrick won’t run in 2020, citing ‘the cruelty of our elections process" December 5, 2018 By Michael Levenson and Victoria McGrane Former governor Deval Patrick, who considered launching an aspirational, unifying presidential campaign at a time of deep national division, announced on Thursday that he would not run for president. “I’ve been overwhelmed by
- [Rasky Partners Announces Personnel Changes, Doug Bailey and Eric Weber named Senior Vice Presidents](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-announces-personnel-changes-doug-bailey-and-eric-weber-named-senior-vice-presidents/) - BOSTON (November 29, 2018) – Rasky Partners, one of the top independent public relations and public affairs firms in the nation, announced today that Doug Bailey and Eric Weber have been promoted to Senior Vice President. Doug Bailey, who most recently has been serving in a senior advisory role, will play a key role in
- [Rasky Partners Names Jeffrey Terrey Partner; Announces Promotions in Boston and Washington](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-names-jeffrey-terrey-partner-announces-promotions-in-boston-and-washington/) - BOSTON (October 23, 2018) – Rasky Partners, a nationally recognized communications and public affairs firm, has announced that Jeffrey Terrey will serve as a partner of the firm. Longtime team members Graham Shalgian, Alexandra Wich and Kristyn Anderson have also been promoted. Terrey will continue in his roles as senior vice president in the government relations
- [To Tell or Not to Tell](https://rasky.com/insights/to-tell-or-not-to-tell/) - When faced with a communications crisis, when do you tell your stakeholders and the media? How should you approach the situation? At Rasky, our crisis communications experts guide our clients prior to, during and after a crisis hits. In this most recent video, Managing Director Justine Griffin discusses a common concern in crisis communications. Should you
- [George Cronin Appears on The Horse Race Podcast](https://rasky.com/uncategorized/george-cronin-appears-on-the-horse-race-podcast/) - The Horse Race, "Episode 49: Victory Lap, Or... Dezexit" September 21, 2018 Rasky ballot expert George Cronin appeared on The Horse Race podcast to discuss the upcoming ballot questions Massachusetts residents will be voting on in November. The three remaining questions left on the ballot include nurse to patient limits, establishing a citizen commission to
- [Larry Rasky and Therese Murray Mentioned in the Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-and-therese-murray-mentioned-in-the-boston-globe/) - Formalizing the bond After Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications split up in 2017, Larry Rasky regularly turned to former Senate President Therese Murray for advice. She would occasionally do consulting work for Rasky’s public affairs firm, now known simply as Rasky Partners, and she joined the firm’s advisory board. Now, Rasky and Murray are formalizing the relationship, with Murray coming on
- [Rasky Partners Launches National Public Affairs Practice](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-launches-national-public-affairs-practice/) - Senior Vice President Jessica Beeson Tocco to Lead Firm’s Newest Practice Focusing on Infrastructure BOSTON (April 17, 2018) – Rasky Partners announced today the launch of its National Public Affairs Practice, led by Senior Vice President Jessica Beeson Tocco. The National Practice will service clients across municipal and state levels of government, identifying and executing
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Joins Greater Boston to Discuss Equal Pay](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-joins-greater-boston-to-discuss-equal-pay/) - WGBH's Greater Boston, "Equal Pay Day," April 4, 2017 Today is national Equal Pay Day — a symbolic day designed to point out that, on average, a woman would have to work all of 2016 and up until today to earn the same amount of money as her male counterpart did for the year. Right
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Joins WGBH's Greater Boston to Discuss Internal Party Divisions](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-joins-wgbhs-greater-boston-discuss-internal-party-divisions/) - WGBH's Greater Boston, "Internal Divisions Wage in Both Republican and Democratic Parties," October 10, 2017 We have known for years that we are an America divided. But these days, the gap is widening, even among members of the same political parties. For Republicans, it’s a war of words between Donald Trump and outgoing Sen. Bob
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Joins Rasky Partners in Washington, D.C.](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-joins-rasky-partners-washington-d-c/) - WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 11, 2017) – Rasky Partners announced today that Jessica Tocco will join the firm’s government relations team in Washington, D.C. as a senior vice president. An Indiana native, Tocco enjoys a longstanding political relationship with Vice President Mike Pence and his team. “There are few people in Washington who understand the Vice
- [What to know about data breaches](https://rasky.com/insights/what-to-know-about-data-breaches/) - In today’s technologically driven era, the risk of a data breach spans all industries. Everyone is at risk and it’s not ‘if’ a breach occurs, it’s when. Ensuring your organization is prepared for a cyber breach is crucial to protect your brand and reputation. In the video below, Managing Director Justine Griffin touches on the
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Appears on Greater Boston to Discuss Paris Climate Agreement, Comey Testimony](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-appears-greater-boston-discuss-paris-climate-agreement-comey-testimony/) - WGBH's Greater Boston, "Washington Heating Up," May 31, 2017 President Donald Trump said he will be announcing his decision as to whether the U.S. will pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement in the next few days, White House sources have told multiple outlets the move is all but imminent. While Trump weighed his decision
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Appears on WGBH's Greater Boston to Discuss the Art of Apologizing in the Wake of Sexual Misconduct Allegations](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-appears-wgbhs-greater-boston/) - WGBH's Greater Boston, "The Art Of Apologizing After Sexual Misconduct Accusations," November 30, 2017 More than 24 hours after Matt Lauer's firing was made public, the former "Today" host issued a statement saying, “There are no words to express my sorrow and regret for the pain I have caused others by words and actions. To
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Joins WGBH's Greater Boston Again This Week](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-joins-wgbhs-greater-boston-again/) - WGBH's Greater Boston, "Democrats & Republicans Turn On Their Own," December 6, 2017 Within the last 24 hours, Washington has seen members of both parties start to turn on their own. At least two dozen Democratic senators are calling for Al Franken to resign, with a sixth sexual misconduct allegation against the Minnesota Senator. On the other
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Appears on WGBH's Greater Boston to Discuss State of the Union Address](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-appears-on-wgbhs-greater-boston-to-discuss-state-of-the-union-address/) - WGBH's Greater Boston, "President Trump Preaches Unity, Critics Cry Division," January 31, 2018 Donald Trump’s first State of the Union was half victory lap, half stories of acts of heroism. In the end, 75 percent of people who watched the speech approved of it, according to a new CBS News poll. The theme they heard
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco and National Public Affairs Practice Featured in The Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-national-public-affairs-practice-featured-boston-globe/) - The Boston Globe, "An Early Pence Ally Wants to Build Rasky's National Lobbying Practice," April 16, 2018 By Jon Chesto Jess Tocco hopes her firm can benefit from the scramble for infrastructure money across the country. Toward that end, Tocco is leading a new effort at the lobbying/PR shop Rasky Partners to develop a national
- [Meet the Expert: Jessica Beeson Tocco](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-jess-tocco/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Jessica Beeson Tocco Joins WGBH’s midday program Boston Public Radio to talk local and national politics](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/jessica-tocco-joins-wgbhs-midday-program-boston-public-radio-to-talk-local-and-national-politics/) - WGBH's Boston Public Radio, "BPR Full Show: 7/16/18," July 16, 2018 Jessica Beeson Tocco, lead Republican lobbyist and Director of the firm's National Public Affairs practice joined 89.7 WGBH’s midday program Boston Public Radio. Alongside cohosts Jim Braude and Margery Eagan, the conversation included relevant news and policy topics, such as Donald Trump’s SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Putin-Trump press conference in
- [3 Musts When Facing a PR Challenge](https://rasky.com/insights/3-musts-when-facing-a-pr-challenge/) - When a crisis unfolds, every action is critical in helping your company or institution communicate your message. When time is of the essence, the public, media, and your shareholders are waiting for a response. In our most recent video, Managing Director Justine Griffin discusses the 3 musts when handling a PR crisis. Remembering these three
- [Rasky Partners Formally Welcomes Therese Murray as Senior Advisor](https://rasky.com/press-releases/rasky-partners-formally-welcomes-theresa-murray-as-senior-advisor/) - BOSTON (August 30, 2018) – Rasky Partners announced today that former President of the Massachusetts Senate, Therese Murray, will join the firm as a senior advisor following her service to the state. Murray has served as a member of Rasky Partners’ Advisory Board for 2 years. In her role as strategic advisor, Murray will play
- [Rasky Partners Named 13th Largest Public Relations Firm in Massachusetts](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-named-13th-largest-public-relations-firm-in-massachusetts/) - Boston Business Journal, "Largest Public Relations Firms in Massachusetts," August 2, 2018 Rasky was named the 13th largest public relations firm in Massachusetts according to research conducted by Joe Halpern and Sean McFadden from the Boston Business Journal. To see the full list of rankings, click here.
- [George Cronin appears on The Horse Race podcast to discuss standing ballot questions](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/george-cronin-appears-on-the-horse-race-podcast-to-discuss-standing-ballot-questions/) - The Horse Race, "Episode 40: The Last Ballots Standing," July 18, 2018 George Cronin, managing director of our public affairs practice and veteran ballot campaign strategist, appeared on The Horse Race podcast for a conversation on the upcoming ballot questions – nurse to patient limits, commission on limiting election spending and corporate rights, and transgender
- [Our Approach to Government Relations](https://rasky.com/services/government-relations/our-approach-to-government-relations/) - In our nearly three decades in this business, our team has built a bipartisan relationship network that's become invaluable in today's ever-evolving political and regulatory landscape. We understand how critical these relationships can be to a company or institution's bottom line and we work tirelessly to give our clients a voice in shaping public policy and
- [Rasky Success Story: Franklin Park Zoo](https://rasky.com/insights/rasky-success-story-franklin-park-zoo/) - When clients need results, our team delivers. But don't take our word for it. We've got three decades of impressive results to back it up. Take this example from our work with the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston. Watch the video below as Managing Director Justine Griffin looks back at the time she was called in
- [Rasky Partners Selected as One of Boston's Best PR Firms by Expertise](https://rasky.com/communications-talk/rasky-partners-selected-one-bostons-best-pr-firms-expertise/) - Expertise, "We Looked at 165 PR Firms Serving Boston and Picked the Top 19" Here are the Picks: Aria Marketing BackBay Communications BIGfish Communications, Inc. Castle CBH Communications CHEN PR Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. Elevate Communications fama PR Goodwin Group PR Image Unlimited Communications (IUC) Metis Communications Mills PR Nickerson O'Neill and Associates Peggy Rose
- [Crisis Communications 101](https://rasky.com/insights/crisis-communications-101/) - You have a crisis unfolding in front of you. Now what? When a crisis hits your organization, it's essential to know what steps to take and to act quickly. These initial steps play an important role in helping your company or institution avoid common missteps that can adversely impact its reputation and revenue. In our
- [Larry Rasky Quoted in The Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-boston-globe/) - The Boston Globe, "If Democrats Seize House, Massachusetts is Poised to Recapture Some Former Glory," April 2, 2018 By Liz Goodwin WASHINGTON — The once mighty Massachusetts delegation — locked out of power and languishing in the minority in Congress — may be poised to seize back some of its former glory. If some political
- [What Constitutes a Crisis?](https://rasky.com/insights/what-constitutes-a-crisis/) - There are many gray areas in life. Initially determining whether your company or institution has a true crisis on its hands can sometimes fall into the gray area. Sometimes there's no question that you have a crisis, while other times you are not quite sure what you are dealing with. A true crisis represents a
- [George Cronin Discusses Massachusetts Transgender Rights Ballot Question with POLITICO](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/george-cronin-discusses-massachusetts-transgender-rights-ballot-question-politico/) - POLITICO, "Is Massachusetts the Next Transgender Rights Battleground," March 29, 2018 By Lauren Dezenski BOSTON — Deep-blue Massachusetts may seem an unlikely battleground in the fight over transgender rights. But supporters and opponents alike say a November ballot question on whether to strike down the state’s recently enacted law protecting transgender individuals in public spaces
- [We've Released Our Third Washington Insiders Survey Report](https://rasky.com/insights/weve-released-our-third-washington-insiders-survey-report/) - Our team here at Rasky Partners is excited to release the third edition of our Washington Insiders Survey Report. The survey, conducted by the Prime Group, asked Washington Insiders to share their feedback on anticipated 2018 public policy advocacy spending and trends. An infographic featuring some of this year's top findings is included below and
- [Rasky Partners Releases 2018 Washington Insiders Survey Report](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-releases-2018-washington-insiders-survey-report/) - Overall Washington Spending on Public Affairs to See a Significant Increase Insiders Anticipate Notable Increase in Advocacy Advertising Perceived Effectiveness of Major Organizations to Decrease Please click here to download the 2018 Washington Insiders Survey Report. Click here to view an infographic highlighting some of the report's top findings. March 27, 2018 (WASHINGTON) – For
- [Our Approach to Crisis Communications](https://rasky.com/insights/approach-crisis-communications/) - As Warren Buffet famously said, "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently." We know organizations like yours have worked hard to earn the reputation you've built over the years. Here at Rasky, we also know how quickly that hard
- [Get to Know Us and Our Team](https://rasky.com/insights/get-to-know-us/) - Here at Rasky, we're well on our way to an exciting and fast-paced 2018 and we're sure you are as well. After releasing our 'Meet the Expert' eBook earlier this month, we're now launching a series of videos that offers more insight into who we are and what makes our team of leading communications and public
- [Rasky Once Again Among Top Lobbying Firms in Massachusetts](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-among-top-lobbying-firms-massachusetts/) - CommonWealth Magazine, "Connecting the Lobbying Dots," March 8, 2018 By Bruce Mohl THE LEGISLATURE DIDN’T DO a whole lot last year, but the state’s top lobbying firms kept rolling along. ML Strategies, the lobbying arm of the Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo law firm, and O’Neill and Associates retained their top-of-the-heap status, although fees
- [The Weight Band Releases New Single “World Gone Mad”](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/weight-band-releases-new-single-world-gone-mad/) - Former members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick Danko Group revive Woodstock sound on World Gone Mad, their first full-length album The Weight Band releases “World Gone Mad,” an original song and music video WOODSTOCK, NY – This Thursday, Woodstock-based artists The Weight Band will release the music video for their latest single,
- [Read Our New 'Meet the Expert' eBook](https://rasky.com/insights/read-our-new-meet-the-expert-ebook/) - You may already know a little about the experts behind the work we do here at Rasky, but how well do you really know us? Find out with our new Meet the Expert eBook which features a roundup of conversations we've shared with them over the last two years. We're proud of the team of
- [Meet the Expert: Graham Shalgian](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-graham-shalgian/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Larry Rasky](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-larry-rasky/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Sandi Goldfarb](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-sandi-goldfarb/) - We at Rasky Baerlein are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Robert Sherman](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-robert-sherman/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Meet the Expert: George Cronin](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-expert-george-cronin/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Meet the Expert: Anne Tyrrell](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-anne-tyrrell/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Kristen Cullen](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-kristen-cullen/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Jeff Terrey](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-jeff-terrey/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Meet the Expert: Bethany Bassett](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-bethany-bassett/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Ron Walker](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-expert-ron-walker/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Rasky Partners Names Ron Walker COO and P.J. O’Sullivan Strategic Advisor; Promotes Three Members of PR and Public Affairs Teams](https://rasky.com/press-releases/rasky-partners-names-ron-walker-coo-p-j-osullivan-strategic-advisor-firm-promotes-three-members-pr-public-affairs-teams/) - BOSTON (December 19, 2017) – Rasky Partners today announced two additions and three promotions within its senior management, public relations and public affairs teams. Ron Walker, a senior advisor and firm Advisory Board member has been appointed Chief Operator Officer, P.J. O’Sullivan has joined the firm as a Strategic Advisor, and Michael Morris, Kristen Cullen and
- [George Cronin Discusses Massachusetts Ballot Questions on Season Finale of The Horse Race Podcast](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/george-cronin-discusses-massachusetts-ballot-questions-season-finale-horse-race-podcast/) - The Horse Race, "Episode 9: Finish In the Money," November 20, 2017 By Steve Koczela and Lauren Dezenski It's our season finale #mapoli! But before we go on our holiday hiatus, we've got the lowdown on ballot questions thanks to our expert guest George Cronin, our usual What to Watch, and - as Steve put it
- [Larry Rasky Quoted in Boston Herald Article Looking at Potential Biden Presidential Run](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-boston-herald-article-looking-potential-biden-presidential-run/) - Boston Herald, "Joe Biden: I'm Leaving the Door Open," November 14, 2017 By Bob McGovern Former Vice President Joe Biden has left open the possibility he will run for president in 2020, saying a third bid for the Oval Office is not out of the question just as his new book “Promise Me, Dad” hits
- [David Tamasi Named a Top Lobbyist in 2017 by The Hill](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-named-a-top-lobbyist-in-2017-by-the-hill/) - The Hill, "Top Lobbyists 2017: Hired Guns," November 2, 2017 David Tamasi, Rasky Partners, Inc. Tamasi has long been a prolific GOP fundraiser; in addition to his advocacy work, he served as the finance chairman for Trump Victory, a key money machine connected to the Republican Party. Josh Ackil and Matt Tanielian, Franklin Square Group Companies large
- [David Tamasi Featured on PR Council's Ethics Blog](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-featured-pr-councils-ethics-blog/) - PR Council, "Reputation Hits Don't Come Cheap," September 5, 2017 Reputation. It’s what elite strategic communications and public affairs strategists protect for their clients. Lucratively, so. As a result, firms continue to aggressively compete to gobble up this profitable service line. Sovereign representation has long been seen as possessing a unique industry niche with the
- [Meet the Expert: Kirk Monroe](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-kirk-monroe/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Rasky Partners Announces Personnel Changes](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-announces-personnel-changes/) - Names Michael Morris as Vice President and General Counsel, and Head of New Cyber Security Practice while also Promoting DiMartino and Walsh to More Senior Positions BOSTON (August 3, 2017) – Rasky Partners announced today that Michael Morris has joined the firm as Vice President and General Counsel, and head of the firm’s new cyber security
- [Rasky Partners Welcomes Robert Sherman and Ron Walker as Senior Advisors](https://rasky.com/press-releases/2625/) - Former U.S. Ambassador to Portugal and Massachusetts Secretary of Labor & Workforce Development Join Firm as Consultants and Members of Advisory Board BOSTON (July 20, 2017) – Rasky Partners announced today that Robert Sherman and Ron Walker will join the firm as senior advisors following their most recent posts as United States Ambassador to the Republic of
- [Rasky Partners Named a Top Boston PR Firm by Expertise](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-named-a-top-boston-pr-firm-by-expertise/) - Expertise, "We Looked at 165 PR Firms in Boston and Picked the Top 19" Here are the Picks: Aria Marketing BackBay Communications BIGfish Communications, Inc. Castle CBH Communications CHEN PR Colette Phillips Communications, Inc. Elevate Communications fama PR Goodwin Group PR Image Unlimited Communications (IUC) Metis Communications Mills PR Nickerson O'Neill and Associates Peggy Rose
- [Larry Rasky Discusses Local Civic Climate in Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-discusses-local-civic-climate-boston-globe/) - Boston Globe, "Marty Walsh Improves Boston's Civic Climate," June 2, 2017 By Scot Lehigh A cloud has lifted over Boston. I don’t mean literally. Not the way this spring has been. But figuratively. Think about it for a second. It’s been a long time since we’ve heard someone whisper: I’d better not say anything; I
- [Justine Griffin Shares Crisis Communications Expertise on Radio Boston](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/2593/) - WBUR's Radio Boston, "Crisis Management At United Airlines," April 11, 2017 "I'm on a United flight from Denver. Just been told it's overbooked. I am scared." That's just one of the thousands of funny/not funny tweets flooding social media, a solid two days after a United airlines passenger was violently removed from a Kentucky-bound flight on
- [Reynolds Graves Appears on BNN News](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/reynolds-graves-appears-bnn-news/) - BNN News, "A Millennial Vision for Mass. Democrats," May 2, 2017 Reynolds Graves, a member of Young Democrats of Mass., and a senior public affairs associate at Rasky Partners, talks about his involvement with the state party and its newly formed Black Caucus. Interview for BNN News. Aired May 2, 2017. To watch the video, please
- [O'Dywer's: Rasky Sets Up Codes & Regulations Offering](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/odywers-rasky-sets-codes-regulations-offering/) - Rasky Sets Up Codes & Regulations Offering April 6, 2017 By John O'Dwyer Rasky Partners, one of the top independent public affairs and public relations firms in the nation, has set up a new codes and regulations consulting service within its public affairs team. Jeff Terrey The new offering is headed up by senior VP
- [Rasky Partners Launches New Codes and Regulations Consulting Service](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-partners-launches-new-codes-regulations-consulting-service/) - Senior vice president Jeff Terrey will lead new consulting service advancing firm’s work with building and fire code regulations April 5, 2016 (Boston) – Rasky Partners, Inc., one of the top independent public affairs and public relations firms in the nation, announced that it has launched a new Codes and Regulations consulting service within its
- [Meet the Expert: Lauren Judge](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-lauren-judge/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Meet the Expert: Andy Hoglund](https://rasky.com/industry-insights/meet-the-expert-andy-hoglund/) - We at Rasky Partners are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our ongoing Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader on Mondays to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry expertise and
- [Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications, Inc. Changes Name to Rasky Partners, Inc.](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-strategic-communications-inc-changes-name-to-rasky-partners-inc/) - Feb. 8, 2017 (BOSTON) – Today, Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications, Inc. announced it will be operating the company under a new name, Rasky Partners. The name change of the company, a leading US public relations firm for over two decades, comes after the departure of two of its partners, Joe Baerlein and Ann Carter. The
- [Rasky Baerlein Buyout to Split PR Power Team](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-buyout-to-split-pr-power-team/) - Boston Herald, "Rasky Baerlein Buyout to Split PR Power Team," February 7, 2017 By Joe Battenfeld Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications -- one of Boston's most powerful business teams -- is breaking up. The lobbying and public relations firm at the center of dramas ranging from the sale of the Red Sox to the Catholic Church
- [Boston Political Power Duo Larry Rasky and Joe Baerlein Part Ways](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/boston-political-power-duo-larry-rasky-and-joe-baerlein-part-ways/) - Boston Globe, "Boston Political Power Duo Larry Rasky and Joe Baerlein Part Ways," February 7, 2017 By Jon Chesto They came together 20 years ago: two friendly rivals who would build one of the city’s most powerful public relations and lobbying firms. Two decades later, Larry Rasky and Joe Baerlein have parted ways. Rasky has
- [David Tamasi Quoted in Roll Call Article Exploring Surge of K Street Donations to Donald Trump](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-quoted-in-roll-call-article-exploring-surge-of-k-street-donations-to-donald-trump/) - Roll Call, "Lobbyists, Corporate Clients Open Wallets for Trump," February 6, 2017 By Kate Ackley K Street has entered the Trump era. Lobbyists and organizations that seek to influence Washington mostly neglected the presidential campaign of Donald Trump early last year, but by the end of 2016, the sector had begun to embrace him, new
- [David Tamasi Among POLITICO's 2017 Power Players](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-among-politicos-2017-power-players/) - POLITICO Magazine, "Power Players: David Urban, David Tamasi, Matt Schlapp," January 9, 2017 Donald Trump has banned lobbyists from his transition as part of his pledge to “drain the swamp.” And nearly all of professional Washington abandoned him during the election. So the K Streeters who spent the campaign defending and working for Trump occupy rarefied
- [David Tamasi Discusses State of Lobbying Following 2016 Election](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-discusses-state-of-lobbying-following-2016-election/) - Boston Globe, "With Imminent Republican Takeover, Lobbyists See an Opening," November 16, 2016 By Matt Viser The swamp is not being drained. Instead, it’s about to be restocked with a species that is used to running this town and taking advantage of nearly every opportunity: lobbyists. Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign vow to “drain the
- [David Tamasi comments on President-Elect Trump election in LA Times](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-comments-on-president-elect-trump-election-in-la-times/) - LA Times, "The fight to define Trump's presidency will be waged between two competing factions," November 11, 2016 By Cathleen Decker and Evan Halper Fresh from a successful battle against a Democratic opponent, Donald Trump’s attention must now turn to defining his presidency. His campaign offered two divergent approaches. He was a disruptive rabble-rouser when it
- [David Tamasi comments on President-Elect Trump election in Washington Post](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-comments-on-president-elect-trump-election-in-washington-post/) - The Washington Post, "Trump victory could mean big business for K Street," November 9, 2016 By Catherine Ho Donald Trump won the presidential race following a campaign where he promised to “drain the swamp” and break apart the so-called Washington establishment — but his election is likely to drive more business to the very Washington lobbyists he criticized.
- [David Tamasi comments on President-Elect Trump election](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-comments-on-president-elect-trump-election/) - POLITICO, "K Street Poised for Big Business in GOP-run Washington," November 9, 2016 By Isaac Arnsdorf While political operatives grapple with the enormity of Tuesday's Election Night surprises, Washington's lobbyists are starting to position themselves for big business under one-party rule. K Street expects 2017 to usher in a flurry of lawmaking, especially on tax reform,
- [Rasky Baerlein Releases Second Annual Washington Insiders Survey](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-releases-second-annual-washington-insiders-survey/) - Washington Spending on Public Affairs to Outpace Government Relations Traditional Advocacy Vital but Value of Non-Traditional Tools Surge Please click here to read the 2016 Washington Insiders Survey. November 3, 2016 (WASHINGTON) – For the second year in a row, Washington Insiders’ say that they anticipate more rapid growth in spending on “public affairs” —
- [Rasky Baerlein Continues Washington Expansion With Brittany Beaulieu](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-continues-washington-expansion-with-brittany-beaulieu/) - Former Senate Foreign Relations Staffer Joins Firm’s Bipartisan Government Relations Team November 2, 2016 (WASHINGTON) – Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications (RBSC) announced today that Brittany Beaulieu will join the firm’s bipartisan government relations team in Washington as a vice president. Prior to joining Rasky Baerlein, Beaulieu served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for Ranking
- [Rasky Baerlein Releases Washington Insider Survey](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-releases-washington-insider-survey/) - Traditional Advocacy Vital but Non Traditional Tools such as Digital Media to See Growth in 2016 Public Affairs Budgets Digital Media Remains Poised to Change Washington’s Advocacy Industry WASHINGTON, DC – November 18, 2015 – Washington Insiders believe that traditional government relations continues to be the most effective means of achieving advocacy objectives, but the increased
- [David Tamasi Discusses State of Donald Trump's Massachusetts Fundraising in Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-discusses-state-of-donald-trumps-massachusetts-fundraising-in-boston-globe/) - The Boston Globe, "Trump behind Clinton, past GOP nominees, in Mass. fund-raising," August 24, 2016 By Tracy Jan and Victoria McGrane Donald Trump, despite a significant escalation in his fund-raising activities over the past two months, is trailing far behind Democratic rival Hillary Clinton in raising money in traditionally lucrative states like Massachusetts that for
- [Larry Rasky Mentioned in Boston Globe Following Clinton Fundraiser](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-mentioned-in-boston-globe-following-clinton-fundraiser/) - The Boston Globe, "Clinton Fund-raiser Features Boston Business, Civic VIPs," August 22, 2016 By Jim O'Sullivan Hillary Clinton collected about $1.4 million Sunday evening at an Osterville fund-raiser that featured some of Boston’s biggest business and civic names, according to one attendee. Jack Connors, John Fish, Anne Finucane, Frank McCourt, and Larry Rasky were among
- [David Tamasi Featured in The Hill](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-featured-in-the-hill/) - The Hill, "Few Lobbyists Coming Around to Trump," August 3, 2016 By Megan R. Wilson Republican nominee Donald Trump’s unconventional presidential campaign is attracting only a smattering of support from lobbyists on K Street. Sixteen lobbyists have contributed almost $31,000 to support Trump through his campaign account, two joint fundraising committees with the Republican National
- [David Tamasi Discusses GOP Fundraising With Washington Post](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-discusses-gop-fundraising-with-washington-post/) - The Washington Post, "Is K Street Warming to Trump? Just Barely.," August 3, 2016 By Catherine Ho A Republican Party elder; a former House Appropriations chairman; a veteran GOP fundraiser and top partner at a D.C. lobby firm. Those are among the lobbyists — part of the very Washington establishment that Donald Trump regularly rails against — who have opened up
- [David Tamasi Quoted in Roll Call](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-quoted-in-roll-call/) - Roll Call, "Slight Thaw Seen in Lobbyist Donations to Trump," July 28, 2016 By Kate Ackley While most of the Republican establishment has embraced Donald Trump as its presidential nominee, K Street lobbyists have remained holdouts, no doubt stung by his populist fusillades against interest groups and their hired guns. In contrast to Democratic nominee Hillary
- [David Tamasi Mentioned in The New York Times](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-mentioned-in-the-new-york-times/) - The New York Times, "G.O.P.’s Moneyed Class Finds Its Place in New Trump World," July 21, 2016 By Nicholas Confessore In his unlikely rise to the Republican nomination Donald J. Trump attacked lobbyists, disparaged big donors and railed against the party’s establishment. But on the shores of Lake Erie this week, beyond the glare of
- [David Tamasi Speaks With CNN as Republican National Convention Commences](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-speaks-with-cnn-as-republican-national-convention-commences/) - CNN, "Four Days of Glitz and Glam? Some Republican Donors Say No Thanks," July 18, 2016 By Theodore Schleifer Jay Bergman isn't sure why he doesn't want to be here. A major donor to Karl Rove's American Crossroads network and a fixture in Chicago fundraising circles, Bergman had planned to attend this week's Republican convention.He had
- [David Tamasi Mentioned in POLITICO Story Detailing RNC's Expanded Fundraising Operation](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-mentioned-in-politico/) - POLITICO, "Trump, RNC Expand Fundraising Operation," July 1, 2016 By Nick Gass Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee added more than 80 bundlers to their joint finance operation as the GOP's presumptive nominee prepares for the general-election battle against a well-funded Hillary Clinton campaign. The list multiple state and federal lawmakers, former ambassadors, business
- [David Tamasi Joins FOX Business News to Discuss GOP Unity Behind Trump](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-joins-fox-business-news-to-discuss-gop-unity-behind-trump/) - FOX Business News with Neil Cavuto, "GOP Voters Look to Unite Behind Trump," May 20, 2016 Rasky Baerlein Senior Vice President and former Chris Christie fundraiser David Tamasi on Mitt Romney abandoning a third party push as GOP voters look to unite behind Donald Trump. To watch the video on FOXBusiness.com, please click here.
- [David Tamasi Talks GOP Donations to Trump Campaign in Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-talks-gop-donations-to-trump-campaign-in-boston-globe/) - Boston Globe, "Top Mass. GOP Donors Are Holding Back on Trump,” May 19, 2016 By Tracy Jan Top Republican donors in Massachusetts show little sign of supporting Donald Trump’s campaign, despite the real estate mogul’s boasting that his nomination would put New England’s traditionally blue states in play for Republicans. Boston billionaire Seth Klarman, president of
- [Larry Rasky Comments on Biden-Warren Ticket in Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-comments-on-biden-warren-ticket-in-boston-globe/) - Boston Globe, "Joe Biden Floated Elizabeth Warren as His VP Pick,” May 12, 2016 By Annie Linskey WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden floated running for president with Elizabeth Warren on his ticket last summer as he was considering whether to make a bid for the White House. The two met for about 90 minutes last
- [David Tamasi Discusses GOP Fundraising With BuzzFeed News](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-discusses-gop-fundraising-with-buzzfeed-news/) - BuzzFeed News, "Big Money Republicans Reluctant to Go All in on Trump,” May 10, 2016 By Tarini Parti and Rosie Gray Republicans may be reluctantly coming to terms with the reality that Donald Trump is the new leader of their party, but that doesn’t mean all major GOP donors will be opening their wallets in any
- [David Tamasi Appears on FOX Business News with Neil Cavuto](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/dave-tamasi-appears-on-fox-business-news-with-neil-cavuto/) - FOX Business News with Neil Cavuto, "Donors Flock to Marco Rubio,” February 24, 2016 Rasky Baerlein SVP David Tamasi discusses why he’s supporting Marco Rubio. To watch the video on FOXBusiness.com, please click here.
- [David Tamasi Quoted in CNN Politics](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-quoted-in-cnn-politics/) - CNN, "Without Winning Strategy, GOP Donors Stay on Sidelines,” April 21, 2016 By Tal Kopan For a group of wealthy, reliable Republican donors looking for a next move in the GOP primary, there's a recurring refrain: What's the point? Coming off an overwhelming victory for Donald Trump in New York, the field has narrowed considerably. With
- [Meet the Expert: Harry-Jacques Pierre](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-harry-jacques-pierre/) - We at Rasky Baerlein are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [David Tamasi Discusses GOP Presidential Primary on FOX Business News](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-discusses-gop-presidential-primary-on-fox-business-news/) - FOX Business News with Neil Cavuto, "Rubio and Cruz Supporters Talk Campaign Tactics,” March 8, 2016 Rubio supporter David Tamasi and Cruz supporter Andrea McWilliams on the escalating battle between the two candidates. To watch the video on FOXBusiness.com, please click here.
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- [David Tamasi Featured in Politico](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-featured-in-politico/) - POLITICO, "Christie D.C. Fundraiser Signs on With Rubio,” February 20, 2016 By Anna Palmer Chris Christie's top D.C. fundraiser David Tamasi is throwing his support behind Marco Rubio. Tamasi, who had led the New Jersey governor's Washington outreach, confirmed to POLITICO Saturday evening that he decided to back the Florida Republican. "Sen. Rubio is not
- [David Tamasi Quoted in Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/david-tamasi-quoted-in-boston-globe/) - Boston Globe, "Charlie Baker Finds Recognition, Praise in Washington,” February 20, 2016 By Jim O'Sullivan The governor walked out of the steakhouse fund-raiser with his cellphone to his ear. “They’ve got me on hold,” Charlie Baker said, by way of explanation for not stopping to make conversation, before climbing into the waiting SUV. It was
- [Larry Rasky Remembers Beau Biden on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie Program](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-remembers-beau-biden-on-ken-rudins-political-junkie-program/) - Ken Rudin's Political Junkie, "Episode #107: The 2015 Remembrances Special,” December 17, 2015 The tradition at the Political Junkie at the end of every year is to sit back and remember — and appreciate — those in the political world who left us. And we continue that tradition this week. We hear the magnificent oratory
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- [Larry Rasky Quoted in Boston Herald Regarding Biden's Decision](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-boston-herald-regarding-bidens-decision/) - Boston Herald, "Advisers Say Joe Biden's Team Was Ready for Prez Race,” October 22, 2015 By Chris Cassidy Vice President Joe Biden’s would-be political campaign had the money, the field organization and the staff to launch a competitive run for the Democratic nomination — it just didn’t have Joe Biden himself, his advisers told the
- [Larry Rasky's Comments Featured in Boston Herald](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-raskys-comments-featured-in-boston-herald/) - Boston Herald, "Biden’s Dem fans growing impatient” October 7, 2015 By Kimberly Atkins WASHINGTON — Joe Biden supporters, working to put a campaign apparatus in place, woo potential donors and talk up the vice president’s chances in the Democratic primary, still don’t have a candidate and are getting impatient. Their burning question: Will he, and
- [Larry Rasky Quoted in Boston Globe After First Democratic Debate](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-boston-globe-after-first-democratic-debate/) - Boston Globe, "Clinton's strong debate won't sway Biden, supporters say” October 14, 2015 By Annie Linskey LAS VEGAS — For those Democrats who are Ridin’ with Biden and hoping Vice President Joe Biden’s White House ambitions will kick into gear, the road just got a lot steeper. Hillary Clinton’s polished, upbeat performance at the first Democratic
- [Larry Rasky Mentioned in Washington Post Following Biden's Decision](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-mentioned-in-washington-post-following-bidens-decision/) - Washington Post, "How Time Ran Out on Joe Biden's Presidential Dream,” October 21, 2015 By Dan Balz and Paul Kane On Monday morning, Vice President Biden returned from a weekend in Delaware to meet with some of his most senior advisers, under great pressure to make a decision about whether he would run for president.
- [Rasky Baerlein Named Regional Rock Star by New York Observer](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-named-regional-rock-star-by-new-york-observer/) - The New York Observer, "Regional Rock Stars: PR Pros Across America,” December 16, 2015 By Michael Kaminer and John Bonazzo While the PR Power List focuses on New York agencies, the industry is thriving outside of the city as well. With that in mind, we present a demographic sampling of notable agencies in regions throughout the
- [Meet the Expert: Rex Granum](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-rex-granum/) - We at Rasky Baerlein are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Rachel Gould](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-rachel-gould/) - We at Rasky Baerlein are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Meet the Expert: Dave Tamasi](https://rasky.com/meet-the-expert/meet-the-expert-dave-tamasi/) - We at Rasky Baerlein are proud of our talented public relations and public affairs experts across the firm's practice areas. In our new Meet the Expert series, we sit down with a different agency leader every Monday to get their thoughts on several important and timely questions and gain a greater sense of their industry
- [Rasky Baerlein Featured in POLITICO Influence](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-featured-in-politico-influence/) - POLITICO Influence, "Grassroots Growing,” November 18, 2015 By Isaac Arnsdorf With help from Emily Kopp and Jesse Rifkin PI EXCLUSIVE ... GRASS IS GREENER: Digital grassroots and grasstops will be the most important change in the influence industry next year, according to a new survey from communications firm Rasky Baerlein of 201 "Washington insiders," conducted
- [The Boston Globe: Rasky's (Cage-Free) Golden Egg](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the-boston-globe-raskys-cage-free-golden-egg/) - The Boston Globe, "Rasky's (Cage-Free) Golden Egg,” November 4, 2015 By Joshua Miller Rasky has found a golden egg. Cage-free, that is. Citizens for Farm Animal Protection, the ballot committee pressing a 2016 initiative that would ban the production and sale in the state of eggs from hens and meat from pigs and calves kept
- [Rasky Baerlein Wins PR News Agency Elite Award for Reputation Management](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-wins-pr-news-agency-elite-award-for-reputation-management/) - PR News, "2015 Agency Elite Awards: Reputation Management,” October 27, 2015 By Mark Renfree Co-winner: DStreet—Creating Economic Opportunity in Rural America with Farm Credit The Farm Credit System is a nationwide network of borrower-owned lending institutions. In its nearly 100 years of existence, the Farm Credit System has played a vital role in providing sound
- [Larry Rasky quoted in Boston Herald](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-boston-herald-2/) - Boston Herald, “Marty Walsh fielding calls from Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton,” September 24, 2015 By Chris Cassidy Mayor Martin J. Walsh has been in touch with Vice President Joe Biden, but is waiting for the still volatile Democratic presidential race to take shape before he decides which candidate he’ll back, a top City Hall aide told Boston
- [The Boston Globe: Biden buzz has a beehive in Boston](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the-boston-globe-biden-buzz-has-a-beehive-in-boston/) - The Boston Globe, “Biden buzz has a beehive in Boston,” September 4, 2015 By Jim O’Sullivan Massachusetts is still solidly Clinton Country, having handed Hillary Rodham Clinton a 15-point primary win in 2008 despite entreaties of its three top Democratic political figures to back Barack Obama. Most of the state’s political establishment has declared its fealty
- [Dave Tamasi quoted in The Hill](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/dave-tamasi-quoted-in-the-hill/) - The Hill, “K Street betting on Hillary,” August 20, 2015 By Megan R. Wilson K Street is banking on Hillary Clinton, with more than twice as many Washington lobbyists donating to the former secretary of State’s presidential campaign than any other candidate. While many lobbyists are holding their pocketbooks in the early stages of the
- [Larry Rasky quoted in Boston Herald](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-boston-herald/) - Boston Herald, “Joe Biden meets secretly with Liz Warren,” August 23, 2015 By Brian Dowling Democratic pals of Vice President Joe Biden are hailing his secret meeting yesterday with liberal superstar U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, saying the Bay Stater could give him the boost he needs to run against a struggling Hillary Clinton for the
- [Larry Rasky quoted in The Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-boston-globe-article/) - The Boston Globe, “A surprise sit-down in D.C.,” August 23, 2015 By Annie Linskey Vice President Joe Biden expanded his exploration of a presidential campaign Saturday, sitting down for a private lunch with US Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts at the Naval Observatory in Washington. Biden put out feelers to request some time with Warren
- [The Boston Globe: Mass. ballot push would mandate cage-free eggs](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/mass-ballot-push-would-mandate-cage-free-eggs/) - The Boston Globe, “Mass. ballot push would mandate cage-free eggs,” August 20, 2015 By Joshua Miller Top state and national animal welfare groups on Wednesday launched a 2016 ballot initiative that would prohibit Massachusetts businesses from selling some meat and eggs from animals kept in small crates and cages. The measure would mandate that, starting
- [Rasky Baerlein has been named a finalist in PR News’ Agency Elite Awards for Reputation Management](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-has-been-named-a-finalist-in-pr-news-agency-elite-awards-for-reputation-management/) - prnewsonline.com, "2015 PR News Agency Elite Awards Finalists List," August 14, 2015 RBSC is proud to announce that we have been named a been named a finalist in PR News’ Agency Elite Awards for Reputation Management. FINALISTS DStreet MWWPR Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications Rinck Advertising Please click here for more information.
- [Rasky Baerlein wins gold Bulldog Reporter award in crisis communications](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-wins-gold-bulldog-reporter-award-in-crisis-communications/) - From periscope.tv, "2015 Bulldog Reporter Media Relations Awards Winners List" August 13, 2015 Rasky Baerlein wins a gold Bulldog Reporter award in the Crisis Communications category for our work with Market Basket. WINNERS Crisis Communications Campaign Gold - Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications The Market Basket Story: How a Loyal Band of Employees and Their Deposed CEO Rose
- [Rasky Baerlein wins three Bell Ringer Awards](https://rasky.com/communications-talk/rasky-baerlein-wins-three-bell-ringer-awards/) - From pubclub.org, "2015 Bell Ringers Awards Winners List" June 15, 2015 Rasky Baerlein wins three Bell Ringer Awards for our work with Market Basket, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and Belmont Savings Bank. Since 1969, the Publicity Club of New England's Bell Ringer Awards have been a symbol of outstanding achievement for New England public
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- [RBSC has been named a Public Affairs Agency of the Year finalist by The Holmes Report](https://rasky.com/awards/rbsc-has-been-named-a-public-affairs-agency-of-the-year-finalist-by-the-holmes-report/) - holmesreport.com, "Holmes Report Unveils 2015 North America Agency of the Year Finalists," April 28, 2015 RBSC is proud to announce that we have been named a 2015 Public Affairs Agency of the Year finalist by The Holmes Report. The Holmes Report's Agency of the Year honors are considered the ultimate benchmark of public relations and public affairs firm performance, and
- [Rasky Baerlein Bolsters Washington Office with Alex Wich](https://rasky.com/press-releases/rasky-baerlein-bolsters-washington-office-with-alex-wich/) - Former Aide to Sen. Mark Kirk Joins Government Relations Team April 21, 2015 (Washington, D.C.) – Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications (RBSC), one of the top independent public affairs and public relations firms in the nation, announced today that Alexandra Wich will join the firm’s Washington office as an associate vice president, effective immediately. Alex joins
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- [Joe Baerlein co-chairs Mike Widmer tribute dinner](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/joe-baerlein-co-chairs-mike-widmer-tribute-dinner/) - The Boston Globe "Honoring a fixture on Beacon Hill" March 10, 2015 By Jon Chesto Mike Widmer was like the Forrest Gump of Beacon Hill, a constant figure amid all the regime changes under the gold dome, inserting himself into some of the state’s biggest public policy debates over three decades. So it wasn’t surprising
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- [It's a Two-Way Street: What Every Client Should Know](https://rasky.com/blog/its-a-two-way-street-what-every-client-should-know/) - By Sandi Goldfarb At the conclusion of a very productive kick-off meeting with our new client, Crossroads for Kids, the organization’s president, Deb Samuels asked, "What can I do to be a good client?" During my more than 25 years in the communications industry, no client has ever asked that question. For nonprofits, and frankly
- [Boston’s public affairs firms: low profiles, big influence](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/bostons-public-affairs-firms-low-profiles-big-influence/) - Boston Globe: Boston’s public affairs firms: low profiles, big influence February 4, 2015 By Jon Chesto In a city where politics is a blood sport, shaping a candidate’s public persona can be big business. Candidates spent hundreds of thousands of dollars last year on the guys — and they’re almost always guys — who worked behind
- [Twitter's Challenge](https://rasky.com/blog/twitters_challenge/) - Perspective from Zach Stanley: Twitter faces a challenge and anyone who has been following their stock since their IPO knows that. The user statistics back it up: 44% of registered Twitter users have never sent a tweet; less than 25% of registered users are active monthly users; and by some accounts more than 700 million
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- [My Mission: Eradicate the Business Cliché](https://rasky.com/blog/my_mission_eradicate_the_business_cliche/) - Perspective from Justine Griffin: About a year ago, in quick succession, I heard a speech given by the new CEO of a major corporation and the new Executive Director of a relatively small non-profit. Both said that they were "drinking from a fire hose" and that over the course of the next few weeks they
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- [Workstyles of the Rich and Famous](https://rasky.com/blog/workstyles-of-the-rich-and-famous/) - By Sandi Goldfarb During the course of my career I have experienced the pleasure and, at times, the pain of working with celebrities on behalf of both nonprofit and for for-profit corporations. Whether they are actors or athletes, politicians or performers, the best ones understand they have a job to do and use their popularity
- [Breast Cancer Treatment: The Next Challenge](https://rasky.com/blog/breast_cancer_treatment_the_next_challenge/) - By Dale Leibach October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so it's fitting to highlight a client that we are honored to represent on a pro bono basis. Alloro Collection is the only fashion line of clothing and accessories specifically designed for women who have experienced breast cancer. Working closely with the company's founders, we've helped with
- [Maximizing the impact of nonprofit work through collaboration](https://rasky.com/blog/maximizing-the-impact-of-nonprofit-work-through-collaboration/) - By Esmael Ansari In the nonprofit work I have done over the years, I have found one consistent theme; it does not matter whether you are a large nonprofit with a stable endowment or a small, local nonprofit struggling to keep the doors open, both are constantly battling for additional financial and human capital. The
- [Healthcare Reform: What can we do today?](https://rasky.com/blog/healthcare_reform_what_can_we_do_today/) - Perspective from Lisa Salerno: Over the past few months there is one word that seems to be associated with healthcare reform: delay. Delayed employer mandate, delayed grandfathered plan, all in the interest of giving the healthcare ecosystem time to implement drastic changes to the way it does business. With these delays comes uncertainty and ...
- [Larry Rasky quoted in The Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/is_mass_on_the_verge_of_a_political_drought/) - The Boston Globe "Is Mass. on the verge of a political drought?" June 6, 2014 By Jim O'Sullivan and Matt Viser There will be no bunting hung aspirationally in Copley Square, no promise of exultant fireworks over Boston Harbor. Election Day 2016 will likely dawn calmly in the Commonwealth, and Election Night will provide suspense
- [POLITICO quotes Larry Rasky](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/politico_quotes_larry_rasky_1/) - POLITICO "Biden his time for 2016'" October 30, 2014 By Edward-Isaac Dovere DAVENPORT, Iowa -- Hillary Clinton came here Wednesday to sharpen her stump speech and, while she was at it, campaign for Bruce Braley for Senate. Joe Biden came Monday to shake hands, pose for photos, wallop Republicans and try to convince the 150
- [The Inspiring Act of Resiliency](https://rasky.com/politically-speaking/the_inspiring_act_of_resiliency/) - Perspective from Graham Shalgian: Much continues to be written about President Ronald Reagan's press secretary James Brady, who passed away this week at the age of 73. Critically injured during the 1981 assassination attempt on Reagan, Brady became an outspoken champion for gun control. He is deserving of all of the kind words and praise
- [RASKY BAERLEIN AND PRISM PUBLIC AFFAIRS MERGED ON JANUARY 2014](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-and-prism-public-affairs-merged-on-january-2014-2/) - An Open Letter We are pleased to announce that Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications (RBSC) and Prism Public Affairs, two of the leading, independent public affairs firms in the country, are merging. The new firm will offer an expanded suite of services, joining RBSC's reputation management and corporate communications capabilities with Prism's experience in public affairs,
- [Larry Rasky on NPR's Political Junkie](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-on-nprs-political-junkie/) - Ken Rudin's Political Junkie, Episode #43: Destroying ISIS, Drawing Women. September 18, 2014 This week Larry Rasky was a guest on Ken Rudin's Political Junkie podcast for the "This Week in Political History" segment to talk about his experience as Vice President Joe Biden's Press Secretary in 1988 and as his Communications Director in 2007.
- [Justine Griffin named one of PR News' Top Women in PR for 2014](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/justine-griffin-named-one-of-pr-news-top-women-in-pr-for-2014/) - prnewsonline.com "Winners of PR News' Top Women in PR Awards'" November 24, 2014 RBSC is excited to announce that Justine Griffin was named one of PR News' Top Women in PR for 2014. PR News' Top Women in PR Awards celebrate top professionals who have made bold advances in managing crises, developing brand messages, protecting
- [Larry Rasky quoted in The Boston Globe](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/larry-rasky-quoted-in-the-boston-globe/) - The Boston Globe "Boston-to-D.C. flights showcase region's power players'" December 23, 2014 By Matt Viser The lobbyist, the professor, and the business executive were all flying between Boston and Washington one day recently when they spied the familiar figure of Representative Joseph P. Kennedy III. The scene was Logan's shuttle terminal, but it might have been
- [Matt Moon Joins Rasky Baerlein|Prism as Vice President](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/matt-moon-joins-rasky-baerleinprism-as-vice-president/) - Matt Moon Joins Rasky Baerlein|Prism as Vice President January 15, 2015 (Washington, D.C.) - Rasky Baerlein|Prism, a leading public affairs agency with offices in Washington and Boston, today announced that Matt Moon has joined the firm as vice president. Matt comes to RBP after serving as communications director for Governor Rick Scott's successful re-election campaign
- [RASKY BAERLEIN AND PRISM PUBLIC AFFAIRS MERGING](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky-baerlein-and-prism-public-affairs-merging/) - Top-tier Firms in Boston and Washington to Expand Communications Offerings January 30, 2014 (Boston, Washington D.C.) Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications, Inc.(RBSC) and Prism Public Affairs today announced that they are merging two of the leading, independent public affairs firms in the country. The new firm will offer an expanded suite of services combining RBSC's reputation
- [Reputation Management in the 24/7 Media Environment: Best Practices in Crisis Comms.](https://rasky.com/communications-talk/reputation_management_in_the_247_media_environment_best_practices_in_crisis_comms/) - PANEL DISCUSSION TAKEAWAYS: Check out some great takeaways from The Publicity Club's Best Practices in Crisis Communications panel moderated by Justine Griffin. Monday night's Best Practices in Crisis Communications panel organized by The Publicity Club of New England was a success. Also, check out a Storify board here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you interested in crisis communications?
- [Rasky Baerlein Names Managing Directors](https://rasky.com/press-releases/rasky_baerlein_names_managing_directors/) - Firm expands with addition of shareholders Contact: Nicoleta Jordan (617) 391-9667 njordan@rasky.com RASKY BAERLEIN NAMES MANAGING DIRECTORS Firm expands with addition of shareholders January 13, 2014 (Boston) - Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications, Inc. (RBSC), one of the country's top 25 independent communications firms, is pleased to announce that RBSC Senior Vice Presidents George Cronin and
- [POLITICO: Rasky, Prism Merge](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/politico_rasky_prism_merge/) - From POLITICO Influence "Martin Delgado joins S-3 group -- Rasky, Prism merge -- Scooplet: Carlson joins FitzGibbon Media" January 30, 2014 From POLITICO Influence "Martin Delgado joins S-3 group -- Rasky, Prism merge -- Scooplet: Carlson joins FitzGibbon Media" January 30, 2014 By Byron Tau and Andrea Drusch RASKY, PRISM MERGE: Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications
- [PRWeek: Rasky Baerlein, Prism merge into $15m firm](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/prweek_rasky_baerlein_prism_merge_into_15m_firm/) - From PRWeek "Rasky Baerlein, Prism merge into $15m firm" January 30, 2014 From PRWeek "Rasky Baerlein, Prism merge into $15m firm" January 30, 2014 By Laura Nichols WASHINGTON: Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications and Prism Public Affairs said Thursday that they are merging. The combined firm will have operations in Washington, DC, and Boston with a
- [The Holmes Report: Rasky Baerlein Merges With DC Public Affairs Firm](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the_holmes_report_rasky_baerlein_merges_with_dc_public_affairs_firm/) - From The Holmes Report "Rasky Baerlein Merges With DC Public Affairs Firm" February 2, 2014 From The Holmes Report "Rasky Baerlein Merges With DC Public Affairs Firm" February 2, 2014 By Byron Tau and Andrea Drusch WASHINGTON, DC--Boston-based public affairs firm Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications is merging with Prism Public Affairs, an independent based in
- [POLITICO: BIDEN, DOWNTOWNERS CELEBRATE RASKY-PRISM MERGER](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/politico_biden_downtowners_celebrate_rasky-prism_merger/) - From POLITICO Influence "Biden, downtowners celebrate Rasky-Prism merger" February 27, 2014 From POLITICO Influence "Biden, downtowners celebrate Rasky-Prism merger" February 27, 2014 By Byron Tau and Andrea Drusch BIDEN, DOWNTOWNERS CELEBRATE RASKY-PRISM MERGER: Vice President Joe Biden helped celebrate the merger between Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications and Prism Public Affairs at a Wednesday party. More
- [Washington Post: Biden visits pal's party at Central](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/washington_post_biden_visits_pals_party_at_central/) - From The Washington Post "Biden visits pal's party at Central" February 27, 2014 From The Washington Post "Biden visits pal's party at Central" February 27, 2014 By EMILY HEIL Hey, isn't that... Vice President Biden, dropping by French bistro Central on Wednesday night for a party celebrating the PR firm co-owned by longtime pal Larry
- [Rasky Baerlein | Prism Launch Party](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/rasky_baerlein_prism_launch_party/) - We're very excited to announce that the Rasky Baerlein | Prism launch party was a success. Please click below for pictures. We're very excited to announce that the Rasky Baerlein | Prism launch party was a success. Please find some pictures from the event below. Caption: Vice President Biden poses with firm principals (from left)
- [Washingtonian Magazine's Carol Joynt: Hanging Out With Vice President Joe Biden](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/washingtonian_magazines_carol_joynt_hanging_out_with_vice_president_joe_biden/) - From CarolJoynt.com "Hanging Out With Vice President Joe Biden" February 27, 2014 From CarolJoynt.com "Hanging Out With Vice President Joe Biden" February 27, 2014 By Carol Joynt We weren't exactly "hanging out" but Vice President Joe Biden and I (and a few hundred others) were at the same party. Since I always have my camera
- [The Boston Globe quotes Larry Rasky in article on the unveiling of Emerson College's new campus in Los Angeles](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the_boston_globe_emerson_cements_la_presence_with_glitzy_new_campus/) - From The Boston Globe "Emerson cements LA presence with glitzy new campus" March 10, 2014 From The Boston Globe "Emerson cements LA presence with glitzy new campus" March 10, 2014 By Eric Moskowitz Turning heads on Sunset Boulevard, it is a futuristic 10-story cube of aluminum and glass cut open on two sides to reveal
- [The Genesis of "Getting Involved"](https://rasky.com/politically-speaking/the_genesis_of_getting_involved/) - Perspective from Will Rasky: "So, wait...why do you want to do this?" That was the first sentence out of most people's mouths after I told them my plan to attend the local caucus, with hopes of becoming a delegate to the Democratic State Convention. I mentioned this to friends and loved ones, young and old,
- [PRWeek quotes Joe Baerlein](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/prweek_quotes_joe_baerlein/) - From PRWeek "Deeds outweigh words in product recalls" March 21, 2014 From PRWeek "Deeds outweigh words in product recalls" March 21, 2014 By Chris Daniels Consumers expect recalls. But they won't be forgiving if a company does not handle them honestly, especially in the age of social media hyper-transparency. There are communications lessons to be
- [POLITICO: Cash America makes its Washington pitch](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/politico_cash_america_makes_its_washington_pitch/) - From POLITICO "Cash America makes its Washington pitch" March 24, 2014
- [The Boston Globe quotes Dave Tamasi on the Supreme Court's ruling to end overall limits on political contributions](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the_boston_globe_quotes_dave_tamasi_on_the_supreme_court_decision_to_end_overall_limits_on_political/) - From The Boston Globe "Supreme Court ends overall limits on political donations" April 3, 2014
- [The National Council for Behavioral Health launched "Mental Health First Aid For Veterans"](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the_national_council_for_behavioral_health_launched_mental_health_first_aid_for_veterans/) - The National Council for Behavioral Health launched "Mental Health First Aid For Veterans" April 24, 2014
- [The Hill quotes Dave Tamasi](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/the-hill-quotes-dave-tamasi/) - The Hill "Lobbyists prepare for 'two-week sprint'" September 3, 2014 By Megan R. Wilson It's go time for K Street. With only two weeks left on the calendar before lawmakers leave Washington to campaign full-time, lobbyists are limbering up for a two-week dash that could determine whether their clients win big after the election. Lobbyists
- [Bloomberg quotes Larry Rasky in article on Sen. Elizabeth Warren's political future](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/bloomberg-quotes-larry-rasky-in-article-on-sen-elizabeth-warrens-political-future/) - Bloomberg "Warren's Presidential Pass Leaves Other White House Paths" July 7, 2014 By Annie Linskey Elizabeth Warren isn't running for president, which raises the question: What does she want instead? "Secretary of Treasury? Let that roll around in your brain a little bit," said Larry Rasky, who was a spokesman for Vice President Joe Biden's
- [O'Dwyer's: Japan Fortifies PR Arsenal](https://rasky.com/in-the-news/odwyers-japan-fortifies-pr-arsenal/) - O'Dwyer's "Japan Fortifies PR Arsenal" July 3, 2014 By Kevin McCauley Japan, which is in the midst of a high-profile and controversial shift of its military posture, is using Rasky Baerlein Strategic Communications to promote understanding of the importance of its relationship with the US. The Boston-based firm's Washington office has the nine-month job that is
- [From Wolfsburg to Nashville via a small island in Maine](https://rasky.com/blog/from-wolfsburg-to-nashville-via-a-small-island-in-maine/) - By Jim Cabot I just got back from an all too brief vacation on an island in the middle of Penobscot Bay in Maine. It's a beautiful place that my family has been visiting for over a hundred years. I have many cousins who have made the transition from "summer folk" to "islanders" and I
- [How Quantifying Everything Means Nothing](https://rasky.com/blog/how-quantifying-everything-means-nothing/) - By Andy Hoglund When I was growing up, there were two ways to get the Orioles score in the morning. Since we were in the dark ages before Google, you could either wait for the Washington Post to arrive, or watch the 6 a.m. broadcast of Sportscenter. I often sought the paper, and recall vividly
- [Panel: The Changing Face of  Advocacy in Washington & Election Analysis](https://rasky.com/politically-speaking/panel_the_changing_face_of_advocacy_in_washington_election_analysis/) - Rasky Baerlein hosted a panel discussion that examined the changing face of advocacy in Washington as we head into the 2014 midterm elections and nascent 2016 presidential race. Rasky Baerlein hosted a panel discussion that examined the changing face of advocacy in Washington as we head into the 2014 midterm elections and nascent 2016 presidential

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- [Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians (MASSAFP)](https://rasky.com/success-stories/massachusetts-academy-of-family-physicians-massafp/) - Overview The Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians (MassAFP), a well-known state-wide professional association, needed a partner to help position and promote its various legislative priorities at the state level. Specific priorities included telemedicine, increasing workforce development, and defeating scope of practice expansion. Our work Our team developed a comprehensive advocacy and lobbying campaign to
- [Sonder](https://rasky.com/success-stories/sonder/) - Overview Sonder is an internationally recognized hospitality brand and well-known competitor of AirBnB. As state and local elected officials sought to regulate and tax short-term rental companies, Sonder aimed to distinguish in statute its distinct type of short-term rental offering within the State House and at the local level in Boston and Cambridge. Our
- [Legrand](https://rasky.com/success-stories/legrand/) - Overview Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its North and Central American division is the largest component of the company worldwide, with over 6,700 employees and product categories that span across residential and non-residential business markets. The company was looking to protect their $200 million market share from significant harm
- [Red Hat](https://rasky.com/success-stories/red-hat/) - Overview Red Hat is a world leader in open-source software and open hybrid cloud solutions. The company sought to expand its brand and relationships throughout Massachusetts state government, with the goal of increasing procurement opportunities. The first step toward targeted gains in business development was for Red Hat's products and capabilities to become widely recognized
- [Raytheon](https://rasky.com/success-stories/raytheon/) - Overview As a major U.S. defense contractor based in Massachusetts, Raytheon sought to do more work in the state. Primarily, Raytheon sought to modernize the state’s research and development tax credit program to incentivize the company to continue conducting more R&D in Massachusetts. Given the significant competition between states for companies in the manufacturing sector,
- [The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester](https://rasky.com/success-stories/the-boys-girls-clubs-of-dorchester/) - Overview The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is a leading youth development organization committed to providing children across Boston with safe, enriching spaces to learn, grow, and build healthy futures. In partnership with the Martin Richard Foundation, the organization is spearheading FieldHouse+, a transformative 75,000-square-foot athletic, recreational, and educational facility designed to expand opportunities
- [Museum of Science, Boston](https://rasky.com/success-stories/museum-of-science-boston/) - Overview While remaining one of New England’s largest non-profit cultural institutions, the Museum of Science continues its commitment to being a strong community partner as it ensures access to educational opportunities for entire families. Our work Our firm works with the Museum to leverage its wide array of assets to meet this goal through
- [St. Mary’s Center For Women And Children](https://rasky.com/success-stories/st-marys-center-for-women-and-children/) - Overview The St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children sought to stabilize funding from state contracts and identify additional funding sources to support its programs. At the time, St. Mary’s was struggling with state budget cuts at a time when its own budget was facing increased scrutiny and significant pressure. They needed to raise awareness
- [The Museum of African American History](https://rasky.com/success-stories/the-museum-of-african-american-history/) - Overview The Museum of African American History in Boston & Nantucket turned to Rasky Partners to help introduce its new CEO and position her as a thought leader, and showcase its programs, exhibits, partnerships, and events. Our Work Our work expanded to encompass media prep and crisis communications support following a cut in federal
- [JUPITER POWER](https://rasky.com/success-stories/jupiter-power/) - Overview Jupiter Power is part of a team working to transform a 100-year-old petroleum tank farm near the Mystic River in Everett. Jupiter’s Trimount Energy Storage Facility, a $500 million-plus battery energy storage system, is proposed for a 20-acre portion of this site. With up to 700 megawatts of capacity, enough to provide power for
- [Lasell College](https://rasky.com/success-stories/lasell-college/) - Overview New England’s higher education landscape is one of the most competitive in the country. Massachusetts alone is home to 115 colleges and universities, 52 of which are based in and around Boston. And that competition extends to the pursuit of media coverage. Despite the concentration of colleges and universities in its coverage area, The
- [Beyond Walls](https://rasky.com/success-stories/beyond-walls/) - Overview Beyond Walls, a public art and place-making nonprofit based in Lynn, Massachusetts, is dedicated to activating and improving public spaces to provide safer, more vibrant, and inclusive communities. To help introduce the organization in 2017, attract visitation, interest, and investment, and galvanize the community, Beyond Walls, with input from area residents, prepared to install
- [Boston global investors (BGI)](https://rasky.com/success-stories/boston-global-investors-bgi/) - Overview Boston Global Investors (BGI) is a leading real estate development and consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Led by John B. Hynes III and a team of experienced real estate professionals, BGI has over 30 years of experience developing commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects, from landmark towers to city-scale development. Our work We
- [MASSACHUSETTS HOUSING & SHELTER ALLIANCE](https://rasky.com/success-stories/massachusetts-housing-shelter-alliance/) - Overview The Massachusetts Housing & Shelter Alliance (MHSA) is a non-profit, public policy advocacy organization that seeks to build a society where everyone has access to stable housing and the services they need to thrive. MHSA’s programs primarily serve unaccompanied homeless adults, especially those who have cycled in and out of homelessness for years or
- [The Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA)](https://rasky.com/success-stories/the-massachusetts-society-of-anesthesiologists-msa/) - Overview The Massachusetts Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA), representing about one thousand Massachusetts physician anesthesiologists, has fought a years-long battle to allow some non-anesthesiologists to administer anesthesia on their own and without supervision from a physician. Anesthesiologists have decades of experience and training which have allowed for tremendous gains in patient safety across the country.
- [MASSACHUSETTS COUNCIL ON GAMING & HEALTH](https://rasky.com/success-stories/massachusetts-council-on-gaming-health/) - Overview The Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health is a private, non-profit public health agency that advocates for responsible gaming and gambling practices and provides services for those affected by problem gambling. With the official opening of casinos in the Commonwealth as a result of the 2011 Gambling Expansion Act, the steady advancement of legalized
- [Commonwealth Fusion Systems](https://rasky.com/success-stories/commonwealth-fusion-systems/) - Overview CFS is a Cambridge, Mass., startup, that was spun out of MIT and is collaborating with MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center to leverage decades of fusion research and combine it with the innovation and speed of the private sector. CFS will build and operate what will be the first commercially viable fusion-powered reactor,
- [Yes on Question 1: 2010](https://rasky.com/success-stories/passage-of-a-statewide-referendum-repealing-the-sales-tax-on-alcohol-in-mass/) - Overview In 2010, the MA Package Store Association, the Beer Distributors of MA, and the MA Wine & Spirits Wholesalers Association were losing customers to competitors in tax-free New Hampshire. These organizations enlisted our firm to serve as the ballot campaign manager for what would ultimately be the Yes on 1 Committee. Our goal was
- [NO on Question 1: 2006](https://rasky.com/success-stories/no-on-question-1-defeat-of-a-statewide-question-allowing-food-stores-to-sell-wine/) - Overview In 2006, our firm served as the ballot campaign manager for the NO on 1 Committee, and defeated a statewide ballot question that would have expanded the sale of wine at grocery stores. The NO on 1 Committee was outspent by $2 million and had to overcome a 54% lead in March 2006 by
- [NO on Question 2: 2012](https://rasky.com/success-stories/the-committee-against-physician-assisted-suicide/) - Overview In 2012, our team served as lead strategist and campaign managers for The Committee Against Physician Assisted Suicide. The goal was to defeat Question 2, a popular measure that would have legalized physician assisted suicide in Massachusetts, a law already on the books in Oregon and the state of Washington. Early polling in February
- [Carbon Clean](https://rasky.com/success-stories/carbon-clean/) - Overview Carbon Clean was founded in 2009 as the growth rate of atmospheric carbon was starting to soar. Headquartered in London, Carbon Clean has offices in Canada, India, Spain and the United States. As of July 2023, they have removed over 2.1 million metric tonnes of carbon from 49 facilities across the globe. Carbon Clean
- [Honeywell](https://rasky.com/success-stories/honeywell/) - Overview Honeywell engaged our team to address risks associated with proposed legislation that aimed to ban thousands of products containing intentionally added PFAS. The bill expanded the definition of PFAS beyond the federal EPA standard to include chemicals with more than one fully fluorinated carbon atom. This broader definition classified thousands of additional chemicals as
- [Exact Sciences Corporation](https://rasky.com/success-stories/exact-sciences-corporation/) - Overview Exact Sciences is a provider of diagnostic tests for cancer prevention, early detection, and screening. Cologuard, the first US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved multitarget stool DNA test, is a noninvasive colorectal cancer (CRC) screening developed by Exact Sciences. Our Work We worked with Exact Sciences to develop and implement an engagement
- [Mass Insight](https://rasky.com/success-stories/mass-insight/) - Overview Mass Insight Education and Research works to create a world in which student achievement and related life outcomes no longer correlate with race, gender, ethnicity, social class, or zip code because all students have equitable opportunities, supports, and access to quality education. It’s a leader in closing achievement and opportunity gaps for underserved students,
- [William James College](https://rasky.com/success-stories/william-james-college/) - Overview Patients in Massachusetts struggle to find behavioral healthcare providers. Even with insurance coverage, identifying mental health treatment was a challenge. Research and studies pointed to a systemic problem in which many providers were at capacity and not accepting new patients. William James College, a preeminent school of psychology, sought to maintain state funding for
- [Vicinity Energy](https://rasky.com/success-stories/vicinity-energy/) - Overview Following Antin Infrastructure Partners’ acquisition of an Veolia's existing district energy business for $1.25 billion they needed a partner to help them role out the new entity, Vicinity Energy, across a number of key regions. Our Work We launched a comprehensive media campaign acoss the company's most vital markets: Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Oklahoma City,
- [Citizens Financial Group](https://rasky.com/success-stories/citizens-financial-group/) - Overview Our firm has partnered with Citizens Financial Group since 2003; collaborating with Citizens’ in-house team to develop integrated communications programs to support the Bank’s marketing and branding efforts in Massachusetts and throughout the Citizens footprint. Our Work Over the years our firm has helped to develop and execute creative public relations and corporate
- [Veolia North America](https://rasky.com/success-stories/1507/) - Overview Veolia North America, a leading operator and developer in sustainable energy technology, engaged us as a public relations partner to build awareness for their specific environmental solutions, promote their brand and secure prominent media placements. Since we came on board, awareness of the Veolia brand in its key geographic and vertical markets has increased
- [Submarine Industrial Base Council](https://rasky.com/success-stories/submarine-industrial-base-council/) - Overview In 1992, as part of an effort to save the U.S. submarine program from budget cuts, the industry launched the Submarine Industrial Base Council – a third-party organization representing the more than 4,000 companies across all 50 states that supply component parts and provide services for the U.S. submarine program. Executives now at our
- [FEMA](https://rasky.com/success-stories/fire-equipment-manufacturers-association/) - Overview The Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association (FEMA), a trade association representing manufacturers of fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems, turned to our firm to help enhance political positioning for the fire extinguishing industry on a national, state and local level among regulators, policy makers and key influencers. Among the challenges FEMA faced were state fire
- [ARGO Medical Technologies](https://rasky.com/success-stories/argo-medical-technologies/) - Overview ARGO Medical Technologies (ARGO), an international company with a mission to change the health and life experiences of individuals with spinal cord injuries, had developed a breakthrough technology – the ReWalk™ – to help those affected by spinal cord injuries walk again. ARGO hired our firm to develop and execute a communications campaign to
- [ENGIE](https://rasky.com/success-stories/engie/) - Overview Our experts have helped ENGIE (formerly GDF SUEZ), a multinational energy company, manage issue and crisis communications for a number of years on a variety of controversial public affairs matters involving liquefied natural gas (LNG)-related issues, such as assistance in assuaging political and community jitters over its plans to import LNG from the country of
- [Carpenter & Company](https://rasky.com/success-stories/1637/) - Overview Carpenter & Company, the renowned real estate developer of such properties as the Charles Hotel in Cambridge and the Liberty Hotel in Boston, enlists our firm to provide public relations and community relations on its developments. Most recently, we managed media surrounding the announcement that Carpenter had been selected by the First Church of
- [Defense Contractors](https://rasky.com/success-stories/defense-contractors/) - The Issues As policymakers and the public demand accountability for how federal dollars are spent, defense contractors can find themselves in the spotlight. Our firm has worked with a number of prominent defense contractors facing Congressional and media scrutiny. We have also developed communications programs around litigation and bid protests. Our Work: The Projects When
- [BJ's Wholesale Club](https://rasky.com/success-stories/bjs-wholesale-club/) - Overview Our work with BJ's Wholesale Club has been dedicated to providing strategic communications counsel to the company’s executive leadership, media and investor relations teams, and legal counsel on a range of communications initiatives and issues. One of the most significant issues we helped navigate occurred when the company faced a potential data breach. Our
- [Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center](https://rasky.com/success-stories/massachusetts-general-hospital-cancer-center/) - Overview For the seventh consecutive year, the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center planned to recognize the one hundred, dynamic individuals and organizations from across the country contributing to the fight against cancer. In previous years media relations efforts had focused primarily on the Boston-based annual gala during which honorees were saluted. We recognized the one
- [The Whitehead Institute](https://rasky.com/success-stories/the-whitehead-institute/) - Overview For more than thirty years, the nonprofit Whitehead Institute has been recognized for its dedication to improving human health through basic biomedical research. While highly respected and widely known within the medical and scientific communities for its ground-breaking work and world-class researchers, Whitehead Institute sought to raise its profile among prospective supporters, board members,
- [UMass Amherst](https://rasky.com/success-stories/umass-amherst/) - Overview In 2013, UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth’s flagship campus, marked its 150th anniversary with a series of events. This milestone anniversary culminated in Stand for UMass Day, a daylong Boston-based celebration. Programming included an early morning breakfast/panel discussion featuring respected business leaders, a ceremony hosted by elected and appointed government officials at the State House,
- [MasterCard](https://rasky.com/success-stories/mastercard/) - Overview MasterCard is a global technology company enabling secure transactions between merchants, banks and cardholders. Rasky Baerlein has worked extensively with MasterCard as their legislative agent in Massachusetts. We provide MasterCard with political intelligence, legislative tracking and state lobbying on priority issues including data security, consumer protection, financial inclusion and electronic payment card acceptance. Our
- [Medical Services Provider](https://rasky.com/success-stories/medical-services-provider/) - Overview Our team was retained by a leading national law firm representing a health care company under investigation by the Department of Justice and facing aggressive reporting by The Wall Street Journal. Our Work Working closely with the company and its outside legal counsel, our team’s Boston and Washington offices developed a comprehensive communications
- [Confidential Healthcare Contractor](https://rasky.com/success-stories/confidential-healthcare-contractor/) - Overview Our team provided strategic communications counsel and support to a healthcare company facing high-profile media scrutiny and potential litigation for its work supporting a state’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act. Our Work Working alongside the company’s legal counsel, we helped prepare for potential litigation and dispel myths surrounding the company’s work through the delivery
- [First Wind](https://rasky.com/success-stories/first-wind/) - Overview For First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, an important component of the Massachusetts energy legislation known as Green Communities Act – Part II, was the "long-term contract" component. However, since this component was a purchasing vehicle for major utilities, it was a challenge to convey the benefits to the general public without

## Team Members

- [Christina Ascolillo](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/christina-ascolillo/) - Tina is a seasoned public affairs professional with deep roots in Massachusetts state government. As a Vice President at the firm, she works with a diverse portfolio of corporate and nonprofit clients, leveraging her experience on Beacon Hill to help them navigate complex legislative and regulatory environments, develop effective engagement strategies, and advance their policy
- [Andy Hoglund](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/andy-hoglund/) - Andy, a firm partner, helps clients tell their stories. He has extensive experience handling traditional and digital media campaigns for a number of companies and organizations seeking to elevate their profiles, as well as those facing media scrutiny amid controversies. At Rasky, Andy counsels clients from a variety of sectors including, but not limited to,
- [Jeff Illsley](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/jeff-illsley/) - Jeff is a Senior Public Affairs Associate at the firm. Prior to joining Rasky Partners, he served for four years as Legislative Aide to State Representative Christopher Markey. Jeff began his career at the Massachusetts State House as a Legislative Intern for Representative Dan Cahill. Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree in politics from Saint Anselm
- [Justine Griffin](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/justine-griffin/) - As a principal at Rasky Partners, Justine leads the firm’s public relations practice where she specializes in working with clients who find themselves at the nexus of media, government and business. She specializes in crisis communications and issues management, specialty areas for which the firm is well known. In crisis and reputation management, clients come
- [George Cronin](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/george-cronin/) - George is a principal for the public affairs practice at the firm. He is responsible for government relations, lobbying, procurement & business development representation, ballot initiatives, and grassroots organizing. George has extensive experience representing his clients’ interests before local and state government throughout New England. In addition to his lobbying victories and policy accomplishments, George
- [Jessica DiMartino](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/jessica-dimartino/) - As vice president of marketing, Jessica manages the firm's corporate marketing efforts including strategic brand management initiatives, digital presence, market research and analysis, day to day operations, and corporate sponsorships. Prior to joining the firm, Jessica worked as an intern for Cone Communications LLC. Jessica earned a bachelor's degree from Boston College. Contact Jess at
- [Sandi Goldfarb](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/sandi-goldfarb/) - An award-winning communications practitioner, Sandi directs the firm’s nonprofit, education and consumer group. Current and past clients include The Museum of Science, Beyond Walls, UMass Amherst, St Francis House and Massachusetts General Hospital. She has more than twenty-five years of experience with advertising, public relations and marketing firms, cultural institutions and government agencies. Sandi began
- [Jeff Terrey](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/jeff-terrey/) - Jeff is a principal for the public affairs practice where he devises and implements legislative and regulatory lobbying campaigns on the federal, state and local levels. He also develops grassroots strategies and builds and manages coalitions. Additionally, Jeff leads the firm’s Codes and Regulations consulting practice which aims to help organizations in various industries including
- [Graham Shalgian](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/graham-shalgian/) - Graham is a partner and leads the firm’s federal government relations practice group while contributing his expertise and connections to the representation of an array of other clients of the firm. Graham has extensive experience representing a diverse range of New England clients and has a strong track record of helping secure federal funding for
- [Caroline Baker](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/caroline-baker/) - Caroline manages the Human Resources Department and is responsible for all accounts payable. Contact Caroline at cbaker@rasky.com.
- [Pauline Buonopane](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/pauline-buonopane/) - Pauline is an integral part of the firm's finance department, where she serves as accounting manager. Contact Pauline at pbuonopane@rasky.com.
- [P.J. O'Sullivan](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/p-j-osullivan/) - P.J. O'Sullivan is a senior advisor at Rasky Partners. Prior to joining the firm, P.J. served as President of The Delahunt Group, an international public affairs firm, and directed O’Sullivan & Associates for nearly twenty years, providing government relations, public strategies, and the development and implementation of grassroots coalitions for clients ranging from Fortune 500
- [Therese Murray](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/therese-murray/) - Former Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray is a senior advisor at the firm where she provides strategic counsel to a range of clients, specifically within the public affairs practice. In this role, Therese is responsible for driving business development and growth opportunities at the firm, given her extensive experience and relationships in the Massachusetts region.
- [Jeffrey Sánchez](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/jeffrey-sanchez/) - Former Massachusetts House Ways & Means Committee Chair Jeffrey Sánchez serves as a senior advisor at the firm where he works with the public affairs team to provide strategic consulting on healthcare, finance, and other public policy issues to a wide range of clients. Prior to joining the firm, Sánchez represented Mission Hill, Jamaica Plain
- [Lauren Matteodo](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/lauren-matteodo/) - Lauren is an associate vice president on the public relations team at Rasky Partners, where she collaborates with clients to design and implement strategic media relations campaigns. Prior to joining Rasky Partners, Lauren dedicated several years to serving in the Massachusetts Legislature, holding a range of positions within both the House of Representatives and the
- [Aaron Edelstein](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/aaron-edelstein/) - Aaron Edelstein serves as an associate vice president on the public relations team, where he executes strategic communications campaigns for clients in the energy, technology, and financial services sectors. Aaron supports clients through media relations outreach, corporate communications strategies, messaging and positioning, and thought leadership campaigns. Prior to joining the firm, Aaron served as a
- [Christopher Cooper](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/christopher-cooper/) - Christopher Cooper provides high-level media and crisis communications advice to help clients define, project and disseminate their narratives. He has managed integrated public affairs campaigns both in the US and overseas for a variety of sovereign governments, international law firms and consultancies, major oil companies and Native American nations, overseas political parties, private equity companies
- [Kirk Monroe](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-team/kirk-monroe/) - Kirk is a senior advisor at the firm where he has more than 25 years of experience working with top U.S. and international corporations, trade associations, non-profit organizations and foreign governments. Previously, Kirk was director of communications for the Business Roundtable, where his primary responsibilities included managing and facilitating all media relations and coordinating the

## Clients / Awards

- [Lasell College](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/lasell-college/)
- [Carpenter & Co.](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/carpenter-co/)
- [Market Basket](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/market-basket/)
- [The Boch Center](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/the-boch-center/)
- [Axon](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/axon/)
- [Mastercard](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/mastercar/)
- [Turnaround Awards 2013](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/turnaround-awards-2013/)
- [BellRinger Publicity Club](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/bellringer-publicity-club/)
- [Bulldog Awards 2015](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/bulldog-awards-2015/)
- [](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/2014/)
- [Legal PR Awards](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/legal-pr-awards/)
- [Platinum PR Awards](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/platinum-pr-awards/)
- [Holmes Report 2010](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/holmes-report-2010/)
- [Bulldog Awards 2011](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/bulldog-awards-2011/)
- [The Hill](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/the-hill/)
- [Reed Award 2013](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/reed-award-2013/)
- [Harvard Pilgrim Health Care](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/harvard-pilgrim-health-care/)
- [Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/massachusetts-general-hospital-cancer-center/)
- [New England Clean Energy Council](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/new-england-clean-energy-council/)
- [New York State Smart Grid Consortium](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/new-york-state-smart-grid-consortium/)
- [Veolia Energy](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/veolia-energy/)
- [Catholic Charities of Boston](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/catholic-charities/)
- [St Marys Center](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/st-marys-center/)
- [Museum of Science Boston](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/museum-of-science-boston/)
- [Fire Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA)](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/fire-equipment-manufacturers-association-fema/)
- [Citizens Financial Group](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/citizens-financial-group/)
- [Boston Medical Center](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/boston-medical-center/)
- [American Council On Renewable Energy](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/american-council-on-renewable-energy/)
- [American Council of Engineering Companies](https://rasky.com/who-we-are/our-clients/american-council-of-engineering-companies/)

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