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November isn’t all that far away and, as we see increasing polarization in our society, brands and businesses can’t anticipate it all to be business as usual leading up to, and following the elections. Preparing for multiple scenarios is a must! Our public polling, corporate reputation and foresight experts have put together some thoughts on how to navigate this uncertainty. It’s well worth a read and a think about what impact narrow wins, or blue/red waves might mean for your brand, your supply chain, your consumers and the rest of your ecosystems. Nice thinking Jason McGrath, Jennifer Bender, Sarah Feldman, Chris Jackson and lisa foster

Check out Ipsos' Insights to Activate guide to the upcoming elections. You won't find a more comprehensive yet digestible peek into how different political scenarios will affect industries and society.

Here’s the next chapter in our Insights to Activate series: Why brands need to plan today for wins by both Biden and Trump. Many businesses don’t have the luxury of waiting until November to see what happens. Read here to find out what you need to know.

No one knows yet whether Joe Biden or Donald Trump will win the 2024 election, or by how much — but these different outcomes could yield radically different economic and regulatory futures. Is your business prepared? Read our POV and tune into our Insights to Activate webinar on May 22 to learn how you can chart a strategic roadmap for these uncertain futures. Experts from Ford, Regeneron, and Ipsos will share essential insights how brands can mitigate tomorrow’s risks by planning today. Check out our POV & webinar registration here! https://lnkd.in/epEPHBFp

Our latest Ipsos North America Point of View is out, focusing on (what else?) the presidential election, and how brands can plan for different scenarios post-November to mitigate risk. And, join my awesome teammate Sarah Feldman on May 22 for a webinar discussing the importance of understanding, and preparing for, our current age of uncertainty: https://lnkd.in/g6wJ-Mb2

Join us for a webinar to learn how Quorum can help your team stay ahead of policy updates, identify legislative opportunities, and mitigate risk effectively. 📅 Wednesday, June 5th 🕐 1 pm ET/10 am PT In this live demo, you’ll see how thousands of public affairs professionals break down team silos using a single source of truth system with: 🔔 Real-time alerts 🔍 Social media monitoring 📑 Bill tracking 🤝 Stakeholder engagement 📊 Comprehensive reporting Bring your questions, and don't miss out on the first step to transforming your public affairs strategy. Secure your spot today at the link in the comments! #GovernmentAffairs #PublicAffairs #PublicPolicy #GovernmentRelations #PublicAffairsProfessional #PublicAffairsStrategy #Lobbying #Policy

The results are rolling in. See what BusinessNZ Chief Executive Kirk Hope and others make of the results so far:

In our latest #360FullCircle article, Associate Vice President Macdara O Morain navigates the complex landscape of public policy influence, discussing the hurdles in securing direct access to decision-makers. Grounded in real-life examples from Ireland, he delves into the pivotal role of media moments and social media, examining their ability to hold decision-makers accountable and drive change, even in situations where direct engagement is limited. ⬇️Read the full article ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eyvRbu-i

“From the outset, we need to understand the political ecosystem and how it interacts with each component part.” Read below from Macdara O Morain to get #insights into what that interaction can look like. A really good read, building on what Niamh Kinsella has also written about in this #360FullCircle series. #intelligentcomms #communications #publicaffairs

It’s the story, stupid! Timo Soini, Jussi Halla-aho and the battle for the story of the Finns Party What role does storytelling play in right-wing populist parties? With a focus on the Finns Party and its leaders Timo Soini (1995–2017) and Jussi Halla-aho (2017–2021), this article depicts the narrative struggle that ensued when the Finns Party joined government in 2015 and exposes the challenges populist storytellers face when engaged in governing coalitions. Whereas Soini argued in favour of joining government and actively participating in broad, consensus-based policymaking, Halla-aho focused on directly challenging government by targeting migration as a key concern for party voters. These tensions culminated in the breakup of the party, where a small faction continued in government until 2019 while the mother party returned to the opposition. A storytelling perspective shows the importance of a credible truth-telling narrative in understanding far-right populist electoral success and demonstrates the challenges government responsibility presents for populist narrative credibility. https://lnkd.in/d4Ccfjf7