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ROKK ⭐ John LaBombard deserves some applause— he is officially a part of PRNEWS’ Class of 2024 “People of the Year” for being a Public Affairs Leader!

A skilled communicator, leaning on almost over a decade of experience on the Hill, John is a pillar at ROKK, a game changer in the industry and truly deserving of this recognition.

Congratulations John! https://hubs.la/Q02MYlSr0

Can’t contain our excitement any longer: We’re a finalist for the PRNEWS 2024 Platinum Awards for our research, Navigating AI!

Our substantive research provides new insight on the fast-evolving AI terrain, finding that voters are skeptical of government oversight and the probability of implementing effective legislation.

To learn more about it, see our full publication: https://hubs.la/Q02LjR2g0

Thank you to our colleagues, clients and friends for their continued support and our partnership with Penn State’s College of Business!
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Happy to share our very own Lindsay Debrosse has been promoted to Account Executive. Lindsay has proven herself to be an invaluable asset at ROKK, from her leadership of our internship program to her support across our client teams. She also co-manages our Philanthropy team, leading multiple efforts to give back to the DC community. Please join us in congratulating another on their much deserved !

When Women Who ROKK hosted a mentorship lunch & learn for our junior team, we looked no further than our experts in media, design, policy, strategy, finance and journalism from ROKK's leadership team for inspiration and advice. Our team came away with a hunger for more knowledge (and 🌮)!

Please join us in welcoming our Communications Assistants Julia Flack, Michael Kennedy and Giselle Varre! Julia Flack is a rising senior at The University of Texas at Austin where she’s pursuing a bachelors in government. Michael Kennedy is a recent graduate of Wake Forest University where he earned his bachelors in politics and international affairs and economics. Giselle Varre will be graduating from Butler University this fall with a bachelors in strategic communication. Find out more about them here: https://hubs.la/Q02FN_R-0

ROKK welcomes Columbus McKinney as a Staff Accountant! He supports ROKK’s Finance Director in daily accounting operations and high-level finance tasks. Previously, he worked at a fintech startup managing their billing department and the full accounting cycle.

Outside of the day-to-day of finance, he is always looking for ways to expand his creativity. If you put him in front of a piano, he might start playing Mozart.

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ROKK Solutions named Midsize PR Agency of the Year by the Bulldog PR Awards! We’re honored to be seen as the gold standard for outstanding PR agency work, which would not be possible without the continued support of our clients and colleagues who have been with us since the beginning.
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ROKK Solutions welcomes Mary Werden as Vice President after nearly a decade in the House of Representatives. She most recently served as Senior Advisor and Communications Director for House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and also served as Communications Director to Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL).

ROKK welcomes Yael Shamouilian to our team as Senior Account Executive. Having previously worked at Hill and Knowlton, she brings her mastery of developing effective thought leadership, providing strategic counsel and conducting stakeholder engagement for defense and technology clients to ROKK.
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CNN News Veteran Kristin Wilson joins ROKK as Senior Vice President bringing decades-long experience in broadcast journalism, including her most recent position where she spent the last seven years as Supervising Producer running the network’s coverage of Capitol Hill and Congress. Welcome Kristin! https://hubs.la/Q02CCp920

ROKK’s team joined RightNOW for their fourth annual “Meet the Chiefs” event, hearing some of the influential female Chief of Staffs about the work they do, what has made them successful and how they are preparing to hit the ground running in January.

📸 Spotted: Our ROKK team at a successful event under a picturesque Capitol Hill sunset! With ROKK's event planning, messaging, design and digital capabilities in action, we enjoyed convening members of Congress, staffers, local industry and association professionals, and partners on behalf of our client to celebrate this key moment in time.

Our had a strong presence at the ballpark enjoying the bipartisan tradition of the Congressional Baseball Game for Charity!

NEW HIRE ALERT: Our newest Account Director, Abbey Schieffer, joins us from Capitol Hill having previously served as deputy communications director for Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE) and communications director for Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) in the U.S. Senate.

Originally from Nebraska, Abbey is an engaging combination of Midwest meticulousness and D.C. drive! And fun fact, despite her fear of the deep water, Abbey has her boating license.

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Yesterday, ROKK Solutions was thrilled to join PRNEWS’ festivities in NYC to honor Account Director Corinne Gorda as a Rising Star! Congratulations to Corinne and to all of the amazing women we met at the Awards.

Even if you haven’t met her, you’re probably familiar with Samantha’s work. She helps run our social channels. ROKK is excited to announce that Samantha Goldman is joining our team full-time as an Associate Account Executive. https://hubs.la/Q02ztdYC0

ROKK Co-Founders and Partners Rodell Mollineau and Ron Bonjean spoke at the PRovoke Media North America Summit about AI in an election year and how companies can navigate AI and other hot button issues in an election year.

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Welcome Jenna White to our Digital and Paid Media team! At the office, our newest Account Director is a wiz at planning and guiding digital strategy. She knows that keeping up with government oversight, company policies and changes in public perception is important to providing the best advice to clients. Outside of the office, she hosts a weekly trivia night and listens to audiobooks everywhere she goes. Learn more about her: https://hubs.la/Q02yjMdr0

We’re proud to share that PRNEWS Rising Star, Corinne Gorda, has been promoted to Account Director! Her dedication to public affairs, compassionate leadership and her role as a mentor has made her a highly sought-after teammate at ROKK. Thank you for all of your hard work!
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Last night, our team hosted the hottest happy hour in town, celebrating our Public Affairs Agency of the Year win! Thanks to our colleagues, clients and friends who have believed in us from the start, and to our outstanding team that made this possible. We appreciate your support as we continue to raise the bar for communications excellence.

Mickey Sundermann joined ROKK Solutions with seven years of political communications experience and has leveraged it to execute effective grasstops engagement strategies that move Washington, D.C. influencers towards her clients’ priorities.

We’re thrilled to share she has been promoted to Senior Account Director!
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Join us next week ’s Crisis Comms conference where we’ll discuss strategies on how companies can successfully overcome the pendulum whiplash of political uncertainty.

Featuring Lisa Hanna of Delta Airlines; ROKK’s own co-founder and partner Ron Bonjean; Steven Rochlin of IMPACT ROI, LLC and Steve Clemons of Semafor.

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New hire alert: ROKK is thrilled to welcome Khafia Choudhary as Design Assistant to our Studio team
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Our team had a great time connecting with colleagues at the Public Affairs Council's annual membership dinner last night

ROKK’s EVP Jeff Grappone leaned on his 20+ years of experience in public affairs and crisis comms leadership to lead a School of ROKK lesson focusing on media relations 101! https://hubs.la/Q02rvFHY0

AI and the power and perils of it are top of mind this election season but many voters have concerns. When it comes to who is best equipped to handle the regulation, our research has shown a divide between policymakers and tech industry leaders. Rodell Mollineau, co-founder and partner at ROKK Solutions, and Melissa Waggener Zorkin, CEO and founder at WE Communications, spoke with PRovoke Media about how voters on both sides of the aisle view AI.

PROVOKE — Navigating the Boundaries: Charting the Course for AI Governance and Responsibility - ROKK Read the full article featured in PRovoke co-published by Rodell Mollineau, co-founder and partner at ROKK Solutions and Melissa Zorkin, global CEO at WE Communications.

Eva Tell is joining our team as an associate account executive! She’s been an integral part of the team as a communications assistant and we’re so happy to have her join the team full time! Congratulations Eva! https://hubs.la/Q02lQn6t0

New Hire Alert: Coming from BCW, Destinee Easton is joining our team! With experience in a wide range of industries, she knows how to nurture cross-functional teams and craft authentic and impactful narratives that lift brands to new heights. https://hubs.la/Q02kYxg30