Been There, Done That: A Look at Winning Messages and How We Can Convey Them TodayMonday, June 21st at 3 PM We all know how important messaging is, especially with the 2010 midterm elections quickly approaching. We need to make sure that the actions Democrats are taking to spur economic growth and create jobs, address...
DCNet Roundtable Discussion Monday, July 19, 3:30 – 4:30 PM, As you and your staff are planning for the August work period, DCNet will host a roundtable discussion about Local Work Period Messaging on Monday, July 19, at 3:30 PM. Since many of the best ideas are borrowed, DCNet is asking its members to look...
A good turn of phrase is a powerful tool. Whether you're out to win a media cycle, catapult a career or maybe start a war -- "For the Fairest" worked in ancient Greece, while "The smoking gun could be a mushroom cloud" sold the public more recently -- everything is possible when you get the...
The Democratic Communicators Network invites you to join flacks and hacks at a Happy August Recess Happy Hour: Thursday, August 5th 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm 18th Amendment, 613 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Come network with other Democratic communicators as well as reporters from around DC as we celebrate the start of recess. Don’t forget to...
As the message battles intensify across the country, we all know how important it is to go on offense as well as to effectively fight back negative attacks and misinformation. On Friday, September 24, at 1 PM, DCNet will hold a Distinguished Speakers series event with Media Matters President Eric Burns to hear his advice...
On Friday, November 19, Media Matters is hosting a networking Happy Hour and members of the Democratic Communicators Network are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to network and reconnect with other communicators around the Hill. There will be an open bar (at least for the first hour), so get there early and...
DCNet is hosting a number of events for the coming weeks to support Democratic communicators during the post-election transition including career networking events and seminars. On Monday, from 11-2, DCNet will host a communications jobs fair in the Cannon Caucus Room. If you need a new job or are just starting to explore, come anytime...
St. Patrick’s Day Happy HourThe Democratic Communicators Network invites you to a St. Patrick’s Day happy hour this Thursday at Top of the Hill with your favorite hacks and flacks! Hacks and Flacks is one of Washington's premier networking events, and it just keeps growing! Hacks and Flacks Happy Hour Top of the Hill (upstairs...
Are you new to the political communications field and looking for ways to build your skills and advance your career? Do you want connect with experienced communication professionals on the Hill? Look no further than the Democratic Communicators Network mentoring program! Since 2008, DCNet has successfully “paired up” hundreds of Hill staffers in one-to-one relationships...
WASHINGTON—On Friday, May 27th, the DCNet Roundtable committee is hosting a “speed dating” session for Democratic communicators with reporters and editors from the National Journal. The National Journal has expanded its staff in recent months, and this will be a great opportunity to meet the reporters covering your bosses and start to build new relationships....
