The 162 Report: Women Making their Voices Heard
Welcome to the new 162 Report, a monthly tip sheet from SKDKnickerbocker’s Women’s Leadership & Advocacy Practice exploring news and issues showcasing women making a difference. Danica & Andrea Make History The promise of women marching for what they believe, running for office, and changing their communities came to life on Election Day 2017. […]
SKDK’s Danielle Moodie-Mills Named One of City & State’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars of New York City
City & State named SKDKnickerbocker Vice President Danielle Moodie-Mills to its 2017 list of “40 Under 40 Rising Stars of New York City.” The recognition honors the city’s most remarkable individuals “who have distinguished themselves among their peers and are on their way to amassing great accomplishments.” A full list of honorees can be found […]
Michelle Peters Wellington joins SKDKnickerbocker as Senior Vice President
Former Sloane and Company SVP Joins Top Public Affairs firm NEW YORK – Today, SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK) announced that Michelle Peters Wellington, a former executive at Sloane and Company, has joined the firm as senior vice president. Michelle will support the firm’s advocacy, corporate and crisis communications capabilities. “We are really excited to have Michelle join […]
SKDK’s Stephen Krupin Discusses Political Communication in the Trump White House
SKDKnickerbocker director of executive communications Stephen Krupin discusses strategy and messaging in the administration on “All Sides,” an Ohio-based NPR program. Stephen, a former senior speechwriter to President Barack Obama, offers his take on the state of White House political communication and rhetoric. “The bottom line rule in presidential communications is to tell the truth,” […]
Oren Shur Joins SKDKnickerbocker as Senior Vice President and Political Director
Multi-talented strategist and former top aide at DGA and Clinton Campaign will lead SKDK’s Political Division WASHINGTON —Today, SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK) announced that Oren Shur, former Director of Paid Media at Hillary Clinton for America and Director of Independent Expenditure at the Democratic Governors Association, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President and Political Director. […]
Jennifer Cunningham Named One of Albany’s 100 Most Powerful People by City & State
This week, City & State named SKDKnickerbocker Managing Director Jennifer Cunningham to its “Albany Power 100” list. City & State’s list, which recognizes the most powerful people in New York state politics, judges individuals on their track record, their capacity to effect change, the constituency they work for and impact, and their proximity to other […]
SKDKnickerbocker Wins Agency Award for Crisis Management
2017 SABRE Award for Crisis Management Excellence in North America WASHINGTON – At its annual awards ceremony in New York City Tuesday night, The Holmes Report named SKDKnickerbocker (SKDK) the 2017 Gold SABRE Award (North America) winner for excellence in Crisis Management for the agency’s work on Herbalife. The award recognizes achievement in the practice […]
SKDK’s Mike Morey Discusses the Supreme Court Nomination on MSNBC
SKDKnickerbocker Managing Director Mike Morey discusses Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination and the Senate’s 60-vote threshold for confirmation on ‘MSNBC Live.’
The 162 Report: March 31, 2017
Welcome to the new 162 Report, a monthly tip sheet from SKDKnickerbocker’s Women’s Leadership & Advocacy Practice exploring news and issues showcasing women making a difference. This month’s focus: women in politics from around the world. Visible Figures Female political leaders exert influence far beyond their policies. Studies have shown that public exposure to high-powered […]
Jennifer Cunningham Named on City & State’s “Above & Beyond” List
This week, City & State named SKDKnickerbocker Managing Director Jennifer Cunningham to its “Above & Beyond” list of New York’s most remarkable women of 2017. The recognition honors “exceptional women from New York for their accomplishments across various sectors including politics, media, education, nonprofit, and beyond.” The honorees were celebrated at a gala during Women […]