Larry Ceisler, founder of Ceisler Media & Issue Advocacy, and Mustafa Rashed, President & CEO of Bellevue Strategies, recently spoke at a Center City Business Association luncheon, where the two shared insights as respected political thought leaders on the changing political landscape of Philadelphia.
Ceisler Media works with the United Methodist Conference of Western Pennsylvania (WPAUMC) to highlight the Conference’s community commitment. This month the Mission Barn, a part of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, gathered volunteers to collect cleaning materials for those affected by the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
Independents in Pennsylvania are having a moment. When Gov. Josh Shapiro was inaugurated this week, his speech included only one mention of political party: “You … sent a clear message — Democrats, Republicans and Independents — when you came together to resoundingly reject extremism.”
With new Pennsylvania legislative maps and many freshman legislators, follow these tips for making your cause — and your clients — heard. It’s a new year, a new Pennsylvania legislative session, and a lot of our clients are asking the same question: What the hell is going on in Harrisburg?
It shouldn’t surprise anyone in the post-pandemic world we now live that a crisis of epic proportions would close out 2022. Although, Southwest Airlines’ crisis will not end when the ball drops on New Year’s Eve.
I was fortunate to spend 25 years at KYW Newsradio, the all-news institution in Philadelphia, working as a reporter, editor, and City Hall bureau chief. I learned a lot – about people, about politics, about this incredible city, and – perhaps more than anything – about the value of brevity in communicating.