Why political monitoring is a potent tool for advocating change, influencing policies, and shaping laws.
Meeting with New Ministers
You've secured your first meeting with a freshly minted Minister. Here's how to make it a success.
Election Year Engagement
Be present, but be sensitive to your government stakeholders' priorities - it's not their average year.
Writing a Government Engagement Plan
Three key steps to mapping out your government engagement
Engaging the Public Service
The bureaucracy is one of the most fundamental players in any government's decision making.
5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Penny George
We speak with this seasoned political and public affairs pro on life as a staffer, and how to effectively engage with MPs.
Engaging 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.
Advoc8 Crosses the Tasman to Launch New Zealand Service
Announcing a bespoke CRM, up-to-date MP profiles, and third-party data feeds for public affairs teams over the Tasman.
5 Minutes with a Staffer, featuring Alexander Drake
You are always ahead when you provide policy makers with data that no one else has.'
Five Minutes with a Staffer - Julian Crowley
Advoc8 sits down with former staffer Julian Crowley to hear how advocates can get staffers and MPs on board with their campaigns.
Future-Proof 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.
Hosting a Lunch Briefing
Knowing how to manage a professional lunch has become an invaluable part of any advocacy strategy. Here's how to make an impression.
Five Minutes with a Staffer - Hannah Frank
The affable Hannah Frank talks to us about life as a staffer, the perils of unconscious biases, and the importance of finding pragmatic middle ground with political offices.