The Washington Group

In 2001, Ketchum acquired The Washington Group, a well-respected and established bipartisan lobbying firm, to help complement its existing government relations and grassroots capabilities. This partnership allows The Washington Group to provide clients an expanded scope of expertise and services to enhance advocacy efforts. In addition, the recent relaunch of Ketchum Public Affairs further broadens the capabilities and services that The Washington Group and Ketchum can deliver to clients.

The Washington Group in Focus

Literally every day, decisions are made in Washington - in Congress, the White House and the departments and agencies - that have great influence on businesses and organizations in the U.S. and around the world. In today's emerging global marketplace, old alliances are shifting, outdated laws and arcane regulations are under review, and long-standing policies are being challenged. In order to grow and prosper, organizations must have a sophisticated understanding of how dramatically the legislative and regulatory processes impact their objectives. And as the global marketplace continues to change, so do the dynamics of a successful Washington strategy.

The Washington Group, led by former U.S. Rep. Susan Molinari (R-N.Y.), believes that a successful public policy program is a blend of substance on the issues, timely information and the ability to advocate views and positions to all members of Congress and the administration. Our lobbying and public affairs specialists with leaders of both major political parties. We know who the key players are - and more importantly, they know us.

When you hire The Washington Group, your presence and agenda in the capital city is enhanced through our team of professionals. The members of The Washington Group have more than 150 years of combined legislative and political experience at senior levels. We know how to analyze a problem and design the most effective solution, and we have a solid reputation for implementing winning strategies.

Bipartisan Strategy and Services

In today's legislative and regulatory environment, a successful plan of action requires the ability to cross party lines. The Washington Group's team of professionals has been assembled with bipartisanship as a cornerstone. Our lobbying and public affairs specialists employ a top-down strategy directed to leaders of both political parties supported by strategically educating members of Congress, administration officials and staff at all levels. It is this approach that has made The Washington Group one of the nation's top advocacy groups.

The Washington Group serves clients in virtually all areas of legislative and regulatory activity. Whether the concern is a narrow company-specific issue or a broad industry-wide policy debate, or a desire to develop a credible and effective Washington presence, The Washington Group can be a valued advocate in meeting your mission objectives. Some of the services we provide include the following:

• Lobbying strategies and programs
• Legislative tracking and analysis
• Congressional testimony preparation
• Crisis management
• Coalition creation and management
• Legislative and regulatory language drafting
• Washington conference organization
• Position papers
• Ongoing support for existing government relations programs
• Political positioning

In addition, in conjunction with Ketchum Public Affairs - also led by Susan Molinari - The Washington Group offers clients access to a sophisticated knowledge of the media plus access to these lobbying and public affairs services:

• Local, state and national grassroots and grasstops networks
• Material development for issue campaigns
• Issue advertising
• Media tracking and analysis

For more information about The Washington Group, please visit www.thewashingtongroup.com.