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Inside the Hive: Staff Superlatives Edition

At the heart of everything we achieve is a team of unique individuals who bring much more to the office than just their professional expertise. While we love to create great work and tackle new challenges, it’s the personal passions, quirks, and talents of our colleagues that make Beekeeper Group […]

Written by: Cat Proulx

Date posted: March 6, 2026

The First Action Doesn’t Matter As Much As You Think

Advocacy has never been easier to execute, but never harder to make effective. Think about it: the tools are better than ever. You have precision targeting, scalable automation, and dynamic creative at your fingertips, yet despite that, the outcomes feel less certain than ever. This contradiction is the new reality, […]

Written by: Alex Dickinson

Date posted: March 2, 2026

The Future of Advocacy Report

What is in advocacy’s future? If you want to know, you must consult our brand new Future of Advocacy research report, designed to help advocacy practitioners tailor their advocacy strategy to maximize their impact. This report incorporates data from 1,000 constituents across the country about their relationship with grassroots advocacy, […]

Written by: Beekeeper Group

Date posted: February 18, 2026

Ask Bee Anything: Three Takeaways on Get Out the Vote Campaigns

Welcome back to one of Beekeeper Group’s newest yet most entertaining traditions: Ask Bee Anything! In our second iteration of ABA, we’ve compiled an expert panel of public affairs and communications practitioners from right here inside the Hive to help answer your innermost advocacy questions. If you’re unable to join […]

Written by: Steven Miller

Date posted: February 11, 2026

Creating a Strong Advocate Base for IDSA

In 2021, Beekeeper Group conducted an advocacy infrastructure audit for the Infectious Diseases Society of America to help them re-engage their advocacy audience and build a stronger grassroots advocacy program. In this video, Cat Proulx goes into some of the insights that we discovered through that audit process, and how […]

Written by: Cat Proulx

Date posted: November 7, 2025

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Recapping Cool/Scary AI Sh*t DC: Charting the Path to Responsible AI

Last month, I was thrilled to join members of the nonprofit and tech community at Cool/Scary AI Sh*t DC. Ben Childers, the organizer of the event, wanted to bring together those with questions and curiosities about AI with those who can help guide and provide insight about AI tools. My […]

Written by: Cat Proulx

Date posted: November 5, 2025

Buzzing Through Our Brand Evolution

Observing the evolution of the Beekeeper Group brand is like watching the arc of a company finding its own unique identity within the public affairs space. Our brand journey clearly reflects growth from a foundational, industry-specific identity to a modern, colorful, unique brand presence. Let’s break down the brand vibe […]

Written by: Beekeeper Group

Date posted: October 31, 2025

More Than an App: Empowering the WGR Conference

Some projects stand out as moments of immense pride. Our recent partnership with Women in Government Relations (WGR) for their 2025 Conference was one of them. As a sponsor for the event, Beekeeper Group saw an opportunity to do more than just put our logo on a banner. We wanted […]

Written by: Landin Ryan

Date posted: October 7, 2025

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Navigating the AI Wilderness: A Guide for Advocacy Professionals

Issue advocacy and public affairs campaigns are never easy — and it’s never stagnant. The landscape is constantly evolving, and a major part of today’s evolution is artificial intelligence (AI). It’s a buzzword. It’s a step stool. It’s a game-changer. It’s also a confounding forest of new technology and skyrocketing […]

Written by: Beekeeper Group

Date posted: September 3, 2025

Building a Winning Advocacy Strategy

Your winning advocacy strategy is within reach! Our team has broken down the steps that will help guide you to achieving a successful advocacy campaign this year. If you need any assistance creating your winning advocacy strategy, our team of D.C. public affairs agency experts are here to help. Contact […]

Written by: Beekeeper Group

Date posted: April 9, 2021