And today, politics matter more than ever. In today’s hyper-political, hyper-partisan environment, you can’t afford to get the politics of an issue wrong. One bad event can ricochet across the Internet and do untold damage before you even have time to react.

When an issue as narrow and as innocuous as the Export-Import Bank can become a litmus test for activists in one of the major parties, then virtually anything is fair game.

At DCI Group our job is to help prepare our clients for any circumstance. We’ll help you get your policy goals over the finish line; and we’ll design strategies to protect you from regulatory, political, and reputational harm.

It’s important to get both the policy and the politics right on public issues. That's the sweet spot, and if you can occupy it your chances for success go up dramatically.

Brian McCabe,Managing Member

Where the federal government fails to act, state and local governments are increasingly assertive and fill the void with their own laws and regulations. These can then become the blueprint for other states and even Congress.

In the 2024 election cycle voters in 44 states chose 5,808 state legislators, which is over 78% of all legislative offices across the U.S. After all of the counting, very little changed: 94% of the 4,853 incumbents seeing re-election won.  Among the 99 partisan chambers (Nebraska is a unicameral legislature), only two changed control with Minnesota’s House flipping from Democratic control to a tie and Michigan’s House now controlled by Republicans.

In an environment with entrenched partisanship, successfully engaging with policymakers on the state and local levels requires a well-developed plan, an authentic message, an understanding of key local issues and concerns, a team with long-established relationships, and a commitment to execution.

Original research that helps inform and frame your issue – and your opposition – correctly; consumer research to understand what people are thinking, and how they react to certain words and concepts; and knowledge about what will be most impactful for specific policy-makers.

You have a story to tell, and it’s our job to help ensure the story is told on your terms and to the right people for maximum impact.

People often hire us because they’re on the defensive. We help our clients go on the offensive by finding better and more creative ways to help make their case. And our track record of winning is second to none.

Justin Peterson,Managing Member

Policy-makers are more attuned to their constituents than ever before, in large part due to the ubiquitous nature of online communication and social media. Elected officials go to incredible lengths to stay in touch with politics at home, and no policy-maker wants to be out-of-step with the people he or she represents.

Sometimes you’ll need quantity – a large volume of constituent input designed to make a specific point. Other times a handful of very-high quality contacts from local, influencers will do the job. We can deliver in either case, and will design the program that best suits your needs.

The key is the ability to execute. Whether it’s a labor-intensive, field-centric approach…or a digital/social media strategy… or the need for media coverage in targeted news outlets that’s required, DCI Group can deliver results for you.

Ensuring the appropriate input from the right people can help ensure you win.