• The Psychology of Political Branding

    Capitol Visitor's Center U.S. Capitol, Washington

    This year DCNet will host a series of workshops on Communications Best Practices with the Franklin Forum featuring communications experts John Neffinger and Matt Kohut, long-time debate prep and media coaches for the DCCC and PTI program. The series began with a workshop on political branding based on the lessons in their new book, Compelling...

  • Bipartisan Affair — Joint Happy Hour!

    Tortilla Coast 400 First St SE, Washington

    Come meet the New Board and fellow DC Net communicators over a drink and some finger foods -- courtesy of iConstituent. We're adding some much-needed bipartisan spirit on the Hill, by inviting our GOP counterparts and their newly elected Board of the Republican Communications Association to join us. Who knows, you may meet your next...

  • Field Trip to NYC!

    First Stop: Bloomberg News 731 Lexington Avenue, New York City

    Our trip to NYC will take place on March 28th, Friday. It will kick-off at noon at Bloomberg HQ in the heart of NYC at 731 Lexington Avenue. While you can meet us there, many of us will leave together in the morning around 7:30/8:00am. Best method of transportation (chartered bus, Megabus, etc) will depend...

  • Fielding Difficult Questions Workshop

    Capitol

    Fielding Difficult Questions Workshop  Friday, April 11, at Noon This Friday, DCNet will host the second in a series of workshops with the Franklin Forum featuring communications experts John Neffinger and Matt Kohut, long-time debate prep and media coaches for the DCCC and authors of the new book, Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities That Make...

  • Join Us at the Huffington Post

    Huffington Post 1704 R St NW, Washington, United States

    Join DCNet for a visit to The Huffington Post!  Attendees will tour the DC offices and sit down with reporters for a conversation about the editorial process and to answer other burning questions. Space is limited to 15, so please RSVP by writing to Leah_Hunter@baldwin.senate.gov.

  • We’re Visiting The Washington Post

    The Washington Post Washington, United States

    Secure your spot for a chance to tour Washington's most established newsroom. We'll also sit down with an editor and reporter who can walk us through the ropes of pitching stories and navigating the many sections of the paper!

  • Welcome Back Happy Hour

    on September 7th from 6 – 8 PM on the CAVA Rooftop (527 8th Street Southeast)Come enjoy appetizers and drinks with Democratic communicators from around the Hill.

  • Celebrating August Recess In July!

    Tortilla Coast 400 First St SE, Washington, DC, United States

    Come out to rejoice that August recess has arrived with fellow flacks who feel your pain all too well. A couple drinks and and some finger foods will be provided, courtesy of iConstituent and Broadnet.

  • Best Practices Discussion: Prepping the Boss

    Capitol Visitor's Center U.S. Capitol, Washington

    On Wednesday, September 24, communications experts John Neffinger and Matt Kohut, long-time debate prep and media coaches for the DCCC will present the third workshop in the series, Prepping the Boss, which tackles the challenge of how to get your principal performing at a consistently high level, ideally without making them hate you.  John and Matt...