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What our New Legislature Means and How Platform Can Help you Navigate it

We asked some of our Platform experts for their insight into the changes in the legislature from the election.

Five Tips for an Effective Media Rollout

The five things that are key when you're thinking about your next major rollout.
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Platform Communications Announces New CEO, Additional Staff Updates

Founder Keith Gilkes to remain on as Executive Chairman, long-time President Brian Reisinger to take over as CEO along with other staff upgrades

A note from Brian: telling the truth about the disappearing American farmer

Brian Reisinger, President & Chief Content Officer at Platform, discusses the crisis of the disappearing American farmer.

Platform’s Evan Hafenbreadl’s Army Takeaways

Evan Hafenbreadl, Account Executive at Platform, details key takeaways and lessons learned from his time spent serving in the Army.

Behind the Scenes with Evan Hafenbreadl

Evan Hafenbreadl goes "Behind the Scenes" on his experience as an Account Executive at Platform!

Crafting a Message that Works with Lawmakers

Learn how to craft a message with care and deploy it in the right ways to persuade and move lawmakers.

Platform in the News ➡️ Alec Zimmerman joins Spectrum News Wisconsin to talk Governor Evers' 2024 State of the State Address

Alec Zimmerman, Platform's Director of Advocacy & Strategic Communications, joined Spectrum News Wisconsin to talk about the 2024 State of the State Address

Anthony Birch, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Digital Strategy at Platform Communications, Joins Speak4 for the 2024 Advocacy Webinar

ICYMI ➡️ Anthony Birch, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Digital Strategy at Platform Communications Joined Speak4 for the 2024 Advocacy Webinar

Behind the Scenes with Alec Zimmerman

Alec Zimmerman, Platform's Director of Advocacy & Strategic Communications, gives his insight on emerging trends and best practices in crisis communications.

Behind the Scenes with Erin Voelkel

Erin Voelkel, Senior Director of Public Relations and Media Strategy, goes behind the scenes and provides valuable insight on Platform and public relations.
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ICYMI: Platforms’ Keith Gilkes Provides Expertise on Gubernatorial Administration Transition

First chief of staff to Governor Scott Walker discusses human resources, key decision points based on experience with transition from Doyle to Walker
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Platform Communications Launches in Madison

Keith Gilkes’ latest venture couples advocacy with public affairs and corporate communication strategies