Meeting with a Minister 101
With the ALP National Conference out of the way, which policy priorities and when they'll be implemented, is in Cabinet's court.
4 Ways to Make the Most of the Winter Break
Using this time to connect with policy-makers without the pressure of parliamentary proceedings.
Parliamentary Committees 101: how to make them work for you
Learn why committees are an essential opportunity to engage with policy-makers.
Making the most of Budget week
As the Federal budget approaches, we share our top three tips for engaging around this key date.
Four ways to master the media in your advocacy
While some say ‘all publicity is good publicity’, we share four tips to make sure all media publicity is an opportunity for good publicity.
Four virtually simple ways to boost your advocacy
With digital strategies forming the backbone of most advocacy campaigns today, we share some simple tips to optimise your approach.
First things first - how to prioritise your policy issues in 2023
Three ways to make the task of prioritising your 2023 policy issues, less daunting
New year, new opportunities – how to make welcome back events work for you
Tuesday or Wednesday, drinks or dinner. Here's how to make 'welcome back' events work for you in 2023.
Submissions with substance - 4 surefire ways to make yours stand out
How to write submissions that resonate with policy-makers
Take care to prepare: making the most of caretaker period
Victoria has entered caretaker period, making it the perfect time to lock in your post-election engagement strategy.
Meeting with a new Minister: 101
You've secured your first meeting with a freshly minted Minister. Here's how to make it a success.
Advoc8 Election Series: The Government Engagement Plan
We kick off our Election Series with our top tips on crafting a killer government engagement strategy.
How to prime a Minister: tips for engaging the public service
The bureaucracy is one of the most fundamental players in any government's decision making. Overlook it at your peril.
How to build trust and engage effectively with political advisers
Chances are you'll spend more time with an adviser than their MP. Here are our top tips for effectively engaging these key stakeholders.
Future-Proofing Your Advocacy
Planning for every outcome is hard, but working these strategies in to your advocacy campaigns is crucial to avoid being left in the lurch.
The Art of the Long Lunch
Knowing how to manage a professional lunch has become an invaluable part of any advocacy strategy. Here's how to make an impression.
The Art of Writing a Ministerial Briefing Note
Every meeting with a Minister is important, but your briefing note is what they'll take away. Here's how to make sure it stays top-of-the-pile.
Recruiting Former Staffers in the Post-Election Landscape
Win or lose, lots of staff will be looking for something new after an election. Here's how to recruit one.
Decoding the Top Five Personality Types to Bolster Your Advocacy
Every meeting is impacted by the 'type' of person you're meeting with. This week we look at the top five personality types and how to spot them.
Post-Election Engagement - Five Tips to Make Your First Contact Count
So the NSW election's over - what now? Advoc8 outlines the top tips for advocates engaging with new or returning MPs.
Cultivating Grassroots Advocacy Campaigns
Supporting a chorus of allied community voices is an effective tactic in any advocacy campaign.
Welcome Back Events: Make Them Work for You
Tuesday or Wednesday, drinks or dinner. Here's how to make 'welcome back' events work for you in 2019.
Building Trust with Governments and Influencing Policy in the Digital Age
Corporates have an enormous opportunity to capitalise on emerging advocacy technology.
5 Surefire Ways to Make Your Christmas Drinks a Success
Christmas drinks events are usually the last event-based advocacy opportunity for the year.
4 Ways to Make Your Research Zing
Effective use of research can make or break a campaign - here's four tips to help make sure your research is adding value to your advocacy.
7 Ways to Navigate the Election Fundraising Season
As we draw nearer to three major elections, political parties at a state and federal level are furiously passing around the donation bucket.
How to Get the Biggest Bang from the Federal Budget buck
The Government is always keen to make long term mileage out of any Federal Budget. Here's how you can use this as part of your advocacy strategies.
Mastering the Art of Negotiation in Advocacy
Negotiation can be daunting at the best of times, let alone with politicians and government stakeholders. Master your game with these top tips.
How to Fire Up Your Advocacy with Facebook
How well is your organisation using this social media platform as part of advocacy campaigning?
Redefining Research: How to Get Big Bang for Small Bucks
It's a well-known medical fact that contemplating commissioning 'research' as part of an advocacy campaign can cause severe cramping around the hip-pocket region.
5 ways to take media questions like a pro
Five things every spokesperson should know before taking the stage
6 ways to nail the next official site visit
Six ways to make the most of this unique engagement opportunity
The one thing you must nail at your next government function
Most of us have been to our fair share of cocktail functions, and at every event there is a common element that lingers in the subconscious - the food.
Building a relationship with a Minister's office from the ground up
In politics it's essential to identify all your gatekeepers as you build relationships and secure ongoing access with relevant Ministers.
The 7 essentials of government hospitality
It's scary to think it, but Christmas is almost upon us. If you're the seasoned advocate, this means your Parliament House Christmas function is booked in.
4 steps to becoming a trusted adviser to policy-makers
Whether it's pitching policy change or a business idea, people buy from those they trust
5 things to know before meeting with a politician
The other day, a senior member of a small public affairs consultancy went to meet with a Chief of Staff to a key Minister
4 surefire ways to wow a staffer
Like chocolate is the way to a woman's heart, so too is the staffer to a politician
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