Co-founding Partner Rodell Mollineau joined Sinclair Broadcast Investigative Reporter Paul Rosen to discuss the evolving role of Congressional leadership and censuring of elected lawmakers.
Watch the segment here.
Sinclair Broadcast: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Pushes Back Against GOP Calling For Censure of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
The recent return of a full White House briefing room is the surest sign yet that Washington is getting back to normal.
With the explosive growth of virtual meetings during the pandemic, many American industries were fundamentally transformed during the COVID crisis. While some sectors will be permanently changed, that likely won’t include Washington Inc…
The joint training exercise that was held Monday morning on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol underscored for business leaders the importance of testing their crisis management plans, policies, and procedures to ensure they will work when needed.
Today’s exercise yielded other critical lessons: the importance of preparing for the next crisis; testing crisis management plans, procedures, policies and response teams to ensure they will work when needed; and learning from your mistakes to help guarantee they are not repeated in the next crisis. Managing Director Lindsay Singleton shared her best practices for staying ready for crises over time. Get her thoughts here.
As the administration has moved on to Biden’s massive infrastructure and social spending packages and looks to advance bipartisan measures on policing and immigration legislation — in addition to forming a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack — a new Morning Consult poll shows that the White House’s operating definition isn’t going to cut it for voters, though they do believe Biden is genuine in his attempts to reach across the aisle. Co-founding Partner Ron Bonjean weighs in- read the article here.
While presidents always have goals, for President Joe Biden, two early ones are falling short. One year after George Floyd’s death, Biden’s self-imposed deadline for major police reform is still unmet, and this upcoming Memorial Day weekend goal on infrastructure is elusive too. Co-founding partner Rodell Mollineau shares his perspective with ABC News on why these deadlines are important. Watch the video here.
Washington, D.C. – ROKK Solutions, a bipartisan public affairs firm at the nexus of policy and politics, is pleased to announce that it has been recognized in two categories at the 2021 Bulldog PR Awards.
The “Back To Normal Barometer,” a groundbreaking study launched in April 2020 with Engagious and Sports & Leisure Research, illuminates consumer preferences across a wide variety of changing pandemic-related issues. It won gold in the Best Use of Research category, while Aflac and Oracle were runners-up.
In addition, Account Executive Sammie Yeager won silver in the PR Up and Comer category, distinguishing herself for her work with a food and beverage client in creating a national coalition to support bar and restaurant workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This past year has been one for the record books,” said Rodell Mollineau, co-founding partner of ROKK Solutions. “We weathered a pandemic that shook up our lives at work and at home, and we navigated a contentious and historic presidential election. Through it all, we are proud that our teams were committed to our clients and their business challenges, and this recognition is a reflection of that dedication and passion.”
ROKK adds these accolades to an expanding portfolio of recognition including the PRovoke SABRE awards, the PRNEWS CSR and Diversity Awards, The Agency Elite 100, the PRovoke IN2 SABRE awards, and the PRNEWS Platinum Awards. The growing agency has undergone a strategic expansion over the past 36 months which has resulted in double digit growth and a 360-degree integrated suite of capabilities designed to service the evolving needs of clients in the public affairs marketplace.
The Bulldog PR Awards recognize the best and brightest in public relations, and are the only awards exclusively judged by journalists. For a full list of this year’s winners, click here.
At a time when most people rarely look for answers beyond a simple Google search, there’s real power in reading work published by those who have been where you dream of going. Read through this round-up of great reads for agency professionals, including a recommendation by Co-founding Partner Ron Bonjean.
Negotiations over a multi-billion dollar infrastructure package have forced President Joe Biden to an inflection point where he must choose between his campaign promises of seeking bipartisan consensus and achieving major policy changes sought by the liberal wing of his party. Get perspective from Partner Kristen Hawn here.
With American adults spending over 2 hours per day on social media sites, businesses are no longer just anonymous entities that supply goods and services. They are influencing people on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, participating in conversations with clear personalities while expressing opinions. And increasingly, these engagements include expressions of social, and even, political values. But many corporations have felt the sting of saying the wrong thing– everything from speaking up too late to not speaking up at all to speaking up too soon, too loud, or with an unpopular opinion. Co-founding partner Ron Bonjean and strategic advisor Steve Rochlin share their best practices for businesses considering a forward-leaning position in politics, policy or on a social issue.
Partner Kristen Hawn joins Fox News Anchor Charles Payne, energy analyst Phil Flynn, and Fox News Correspondent Jonathan Serrie to talk about the fuel shortage on this episode of “Your World.”
Read more here.