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In the age of social media, employees can learn to help their organization achieve its goals and become trusted ambassadors online.

Read our blog about guidelines for organizations looking to effectively leverage their workforce as ambassadors online.

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Turning Your Employees Into Ambassadors With employees increasingly taking to social media to discuss work, organizations have an opportunity to leverage their workforce as a ready-made base of supporters who can advance long-term goals.

Our IMG team had a brew-tiful day at our summer outing at the Sam Adams Taproom!

To celebrate our team and the end of summer, IMG got together to enjoy summer sips and snacks in Downtown Boston. Cheers! 🍺

New York's life science industry has evolved significantly over the past 20 years, emerging as a key player among the leading hubs across the country.

In our most recent Q&A blog, our team sat down with Yasmeen Ahmed Pattie, a longtime member of the New York life science ecosystem, for a conversation about the growth and culture of collaboration within New York’s life science industry.

Read the full blog at the link here https://loom.ly/S1DquC4

To celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics, IMG held an Olympics of our own! During the month, our IMG team competed for medals by playing trivia, testing to see who knew Olympic history and who was keeping up to date on the

Congratulations to Lauren for winning the bronze 🥉, DJ for winning the silver 🥈, and CJ and Tori for tying for the gold 🥇

At the end of the two-year state legislative session, one major piece of legislation that was passed was the $5.16 billion Housing Bond Bill. The bill, which is the largest housing investment in Massachusetts’ history, is a step in easing the housing crisis in the Commonwealth.

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What the Housing Bill Means for the Real Estate Industry Last year, the Healey-Driscoll Administration unveiled a $4 billion plan to kickstart the production and affordability of homes.

At Issues Management Group, we prioritize integration across all pillars of work. Recently, our intern cohort and members of our finance team got a peek into the world of our Public Affairs team with a tour of the Massachusetts State House.

Every ballot question has a story, even the ones that never make it to the vote.

For nearly four-years, our team led the communications efforts for the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work, an organization working to ensure that app-based rideshare and delivery drivers could maintain their status as independent contractors while securing new benefits and protections.

Learn about the key takeaways from this unexpected journey in our blog post.

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Lessons learned from the Ballot Question that never was… For nearly four years, our team at IMG led communications for the Massachusetts Coalition for Independent Work, an organization working to ensure that app-based rideshare and delivery drivers could maintain their status as independent contractors while securing new benefits and protections.

Last Wednesday, our IMG team members enjoyed the views of Boston Harbor at NAIOP’s Summer Social at ReelHouse East Boston!

We enjoyed the opportunity to connect with industry leaders while on the waterfront.

As everyone awaits updates on the transition of the remaining hospitals from Steward Health Care to new operators, the importance of effective communication and proactive crisis planning across our state’s healthcare system remains at the forefront of our minds.

Read our recent blog post to learn what the IMG Healthcare Team is tracking as Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy unfolds: https://loom.ly/RWlz-kE

Where Steward Health Bankruptcy Stands in August 2024 Steward Health Care, one of the nation’s largest for-profit hospital systems, must sell over 30 hospitals around the country to pay back creditors for more than an estimated $9 billion in debt accrued.

Our real estate team recently attended Bisnow Boston Affordable Housing Summit, where they were able to connect with and listen to industry leaders and policymakers in the Boston real estate market.

We look forward to connecting and collaborating with more real estate industry leaders across the region 🏠

Massachusetts has a two-year state legislative session to allow for a more thoughtful review of legislative proposals and more time for debate.

Read our most recent blog by Maureen Glynn and Tara O’Donnell to learn about how professional advocates can think holistically about the two-year sprint to avoid an end-of-session legislative log jam.

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Navigating Massachusetts' Two Year Legislative Session Unlike most other states, Massachusetts has a two-year state legislative session. While this has facilitated a more thoughtful, deliberative review of legislative proposals, it also requires lobbyists to think holistically about the entire session to avoid an end-of-session legislative log jam that....

Recently, our very own DJ Cence took part in a reciprocal exchange program conducted by the ACYPL where he visited Jakarta. The mission of this program is to expand communications knowledge at universities and educational clubs across the country, while also working closely with the regional and central governments to discuss U.S. lobbying regulations.

DJ joined his host, Dita, and not only participated in various presentations but also visited numerous landmarks and learned the traditional techniques to make Batik, a culturally significant patterned article of clothing often worn in professional settings or at celebrations. Check out some of the awesome pictures from his trip!

The art of communications is constantly changing and evolving at a rapid pace. Here at Issues Management Group, our team takes pride in our ability to think proactively and counsel clients to communicate with key stakeholders.

In our world, what you say is only one part of the road that leads to an effective message and satisfied audiences. Read our most recent blog to learn about the crucial factors of communicating.

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The Crucial Factors of Communicating At IMG, we pride ourselves on our ability to counsel clients to proactively communicate with key stakeholders. As the art of communications continues to evolve it has become clear what you say is only one part of the road that leads to an effective message.

We are excited to welcome our new cohort of interns to our IMG family!

Sara, Talia, Emma, and Ella have already made an impact to our team and we cannot wait to see what this group will be able to accomplish during their time here.

Current pending legislation, known as the BIOSECURE Act, could prevent Chinese biotech companies from conducting business in the U.S. — but what would this mean for Massachusetts, one of the world’s most iconic biotech clusters?

In our latest blog post, learn about the BIOSECURE Act, its status in U.S. Congress, and the potential impact on Massachusetts.

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What could the BIOSECURE Act mean for commercial real estate in Massachusetts? The U.S. Congress is currently considering legislation known as the BIOSECURE Act. Nationally, the pending legislation has raised significant concerns about biotech supply chains. However, little has been written about the bill’s potential impact on Greater Boston, arguably the world’s most impo...

We're about a month away from the opening of the Paris Olympics, and as these summer games are approaching it once again raises the question of whether Boston missed an opportunity or dodged a bullet.

Our very own Conor Yunits weighed in on the debate in a recent Marketplace Morning Report.

Check out the link below to learn more.
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It was a tea-riffic day in the office with our bubble tea tasting event organized by Fun Committee. We loved learning more about different foods and cultures!

The MLB has already stepped up to the plate this season with the launch of many eye catching campaigns. From a 1 emoji Instagram Story to the Seattle Mariners' "No Fly Zone" commercial, and many other viral moments, this year's creative is rewriting the rules.

To learn more about the MLB teams that have been hitting it out of the park, read our recent blog by Bianca Hanson, Director of Creative Services.

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New England Revolution fans may need to wait a little longer before they can watch their team play in a stadium closer to Boston.

The goal of moving New England's soccer team to their own professional stadium has been in the works for quite some time but unique site challenges have stopped The Kraft Group, owner of the New England Revolution, from executing on their plan.

To learn more about these developments check out our recent blog by Conor Yunits. https://bit.ly/4aY6yHx

Will the Revolution get a soccer stadium in Everett? On the banks of the Mystic River an aging power plant set to be decommissioned by Constellation New Energy at the end of next month. For years there has been speculation that the site could eventually become the local home of men’s professional soccer, rumors that finally emerged in some detail an...

Last week members of our team attended the Mayor's Summer Jobs Campaign 2024 Kickoff and Employer Appreciation Event at Bank of America. At this event our team had the chance to connect with other employer partners and hear from impactful speakers, including current and former high school internship participants.

We are looking forward to welcoming another high school intern into our office this summer for the sixth year!

In recent years, New York has witnessed expansion across the life science industry as strategic investments and research clusters have grown.

Recently, our team sat down with Jennifer Hawks Bland, the CEO of NewYorkBIO, to discuss her insights into the evolving life science industry, and trends that excite her.

Read the full blog. https://bit.ly/3VShZfB

A Look at New York's Life Science Industry Our team recently connected with NewYorkBIO CEO, Jennifer Hawks Bland, to discuss the evolution of the local life science industry.

Navigating the political landscape and safeguarding your brand is important, particularly during times of political fervor.

Our EVP, Conor Yunits, was recently featured on a panel hosted by the PR Club where he provided insights into the best strategies for enhancing brand reputation amid an election year.

With the recent Green Line shutdown, it has become apparent that communication is key between the MBTA and riders as they work to address repairs.

In our latest blog post, IMG staff members who use the Green Line discuss their experiences amid the shutdown, providing insight into how officials can better support commuters.

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Decoding the MBTA Green Line Shutdown With the recent MBTA Green Line shutdown, hear from our team about their updated commutes and learn about our suggestions for navigating the chaos.

With Massachusetts’ Presidential Primary Day upon us, members of IMG staff have weighed in on moments and storylines from past & upcoming elections.

First hear from veteran political and communications strategist, our CEO Dan Cence, as he unpacks the power of incumbency in 2024.

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The Power of Incumbency in 2024 – Who actually has it? Throughout history it has proven to be very difficult to take out an incumbent President of the United States. It has only been done 11 times and Ford really wasn’t an incumbent as he wasn’t elected President

Earlier this month our healthcare team attended the Boston Business Journal Innovators in Healthcare event, where they were able to hear from and connect with Boston’s best and brightest in the healthcare industry.

Congratulations to this year’s innovators in health care for their work on behalf of patients every day!

Read our recent blog to learn about key themes that honorees discussed throughout the event.

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Adult recreational cannabis sales in Massachusetts recently celebrated its' fifth anniversary. While the road to this moment has been far from smooth, read our recent blog post to learn about the five key storylines that have taken shape since the launch.

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This winter, there is a whale stationed in downtown Boston. 🐳

Boston’s WINTERACTIVE exhibits, spearheaded by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID), feature an array of multimedia outdoor art exhibits that have pedestrians stopping, staring, and snapping photos.

Read our recent blog post to learn about WINTERACTIVE and Boston’s progress in revitalizing downtown.

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Downtown Boston Ushers In Next Era With Bold Public Art Exhibition Like many of America’s cities, Boston is in the midst of reinventing itself. The downtown areas, long centered around the needs and schedule of the office workers, required a new approach in the age of remote/hybrid work.

Guiding clients through difficult crises to achieve the best possible outcomes is at the core of all of IMG’s work.

In our "Sector in Review" blog with Anna Rabin, a leader in our firm's crisis communications, she highlights the key moments during 2023 and offers advice on the year ahead.

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The 2023 Crisis Sector in Review Our senior executive team at Issues Management Group (IMG) specializes in guiding clients through difficult situations to achieve the best possible outcome. We recently sat down with Anna Rabin, a Vice President here at IMG and a leader on our crisis communication team, to look back on our crisis wo...

Our very own Account Executive, Jules Slater, was recently featured on WBZ NewsRadio voicing their opinion on the importance of having young professionals involved in the city’s business community.

Serving as a board member for The Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s City Awake Program, Jules is part of a community that works towards building Boston’s business scene from the ground floor. Use the link below to learn more about the work that Jules and the City Awake program do.

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With the 2023 legislative session coming to an end, the major happenings on Beacon Hill have undoubtedly sent ripples into 2024.

In our blog post with Molly Horan, Managing Director at IMG, she offers insights into the policies that defined the sector in 2023 and covers what to look out for as we enter an election year.

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The 2023 Public Affairs Sector in Review As the 2023 legislative session comes to an end, we sat down with Molly Horan, Managing Director at Issues Management Group Public Affairs (IMGPA), who offered some insight into major happenings on Beacon Hill this year and what to expect for 2024.