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DDC Advocacy
IndustryGovernment Relations, Public Relations, Lobbying, Political Consulting,Public and International Affairs, Technology
Founded1996
HeadquartersWashington, D.C., United States
Key people
B.R. McConnon III, CEO, Jim Gianiny, President, Jim Murphy, COO & CFO, Sara Fagen, Partner, Tom Benjamin, Partner, John Brady, Partner, Michael Shue, Partner
ServicesPolitical Strategy, Global and Local In-District Campaigns, Interactive, Outreach, Grassroots Technology, PAC Compliance, Government Services
Websitehttp://www.ddcadvocacy.com

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DDC Advocacy (DDCA) is an issue advocacy firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., and National Harbor, Maryland.[2][3][4] It was founded in 1996.[3][5][6] DDCA’s services and products include political strategy, global and local in-district campaigns, interactive services, outreach, grassroots technology, PAC compliance, and government services.[2][4] DDCA serves corporations, associations, and non-profit organizations in different industries such as energy, managed care and defense.[2] The company has managed public affairs and communications campaigns worldwide, including the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Australia.[7]

History

In 1996 B.R. McConnon III founded Democracy Data and Communications (DDC) as a political software and technology-consulting firm.[6][4]

In 1997, DDC expanded its product offerings and services for its PAC, communications, and government affairs clients after an investment from John Brady of Alfred Street Partners.[8] In 2002, DDC ranked 72nd on the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies list.[9]

The company formed a partnership with OnPoint Advocacy, a grassroots campaign-based public affairs firm.[10][11] The partnership with OnPoint allowed DDC to offer its clients additional grassroots advocacy services, including fieldwork, community-based earned media, online awareness and recruitment, stakeholder mobilization, public education, and advocate development.[12]

DDC merged with OnPoint Advocacy, becoming DDC Advocacy (DDCA) to provide integrated advocacy programs.[12]

In 2011, DDCA acquired BlueFront Strategies, a consulting and public affairs firm, which former White House Political Director Sara Taylor Fagen founded.[13] The acquisition expanded DDCA’s issue advocacy offerings to include political strategy, campaign management, and audience targeting.[14]

In 2012, DDCA launched a new website reflecting the firm’s full-service advocacy capabilities.[15]

Leadership and Personnel

B.R. McConnon III is the Chairman, CEO, and founding partner of DDC Advocacy.[3] As of March 2013, DDCA is comprised of six additional partners, including President Jim Gianiny, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jim Murphy, partner Sara Fagen, partner Tom Benjamin, partner John Brady, and partner Michael Shue.[3]

DDC Advocacy employs about 200 professionals between its National Harbor, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., offices.[7] The company maintains hundreds of field operatives in 50 states who offer expertise in political campaigning, public relations, earned media, and lobbying.[16]

Services and Products

Political Strategy

Former White House Political Director Sara Fagen leads DDCA’s political strategy division.[14] To address legislative or regulatory challenges specific to an industry or organization, Fagen and her team integrate strategy, research, media, micro-targeting, and digital solutions to address advocacy issues.[16]

Global and Local In-District Campaigns

DDCA campaign strategists collaborate with a team of bipartisan field operatives to conceive, execute, and closely monitor campaigns.[17] The focuses of the campaigns are varied, and cover a range of issues and jurisdictions.[17] In 2010, DDCA hired Steve Rice as Vice President of Field Operations.[17]

Interactive

DDCA’s interactive strategy team utilizes research and microtargeting capabilities to communicate with and mobilize audiences via online and offline channels.[18] The DDCA engages advocates through interactive, online outreach, and online advertising.[17][18]

Outreach

DDCA maintains an Advocacy Center to connect with global and US audiences.[19] The company’s Advocacy Center conducts different activities and services, which include collaborating with advocates to create personalized letters, mobilizing their participation in local events, and executing high-volume outreach; the center conducts get-out-the-vote calls and surveys for prospecting.[19]

Grassroots and Legislative Technology

DDCA offers grassroots and legislative technology to aid in campaign organization and management, which engages and activates advocates, and tracks participation.[5][4] The firm’s technology products include Democracy Direct® Grassroots, Capitol Connect®, Maps Plus, and Legislator Direct®.[4]

PAC Compliance

DDCA maintains an in-house team of PAC management professionals, and also provides technology products to maintain PAC compliance.[16][4] Clients outsource the development of their PACs to DDCA’s PAC compliance staff for reporting, PAC management, and consultation.[20] In addition, the company offers Democracy Direct® PAC and PACWeb® software solutions, which aim to help clients manage and expand their PACs.[4]

Government Services

DDCA partners with government clients to assist them with mobile events, local and national public relations, online recruitment, and database management.[3] The company is a GSA contractor (GS-07F-0763X) with AIMS classification for the following areas: public relations services; advertising; market research and analysis; and integrated marketing services.[4]

Awards

In 2002, DDC Advocacy was ranked #72 on Inc Magazine’s Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for 2002.[20]

Deloitte and Touche twice awarded DDCA the Technology Fast 500 award for North America.[21] Deloitte and Touche also named the company one of its “Fast 50” in Virginia.[10]

In 2012, DDC Advocacy received “top marks” from the Public Affairs Council Review for customer satisfaction and its grassroots and PAC software.[22]

External Links

DDC Advocacy Website

DDC Advocacy on Facebook

DDC Advocacy on Twitter

DDC Advocacy on LinkedIn

References

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  2. ^ a b c "DDC Advocacy Appoints PAC and Grassroots Veteran Mikos". Bulldog Reporter. October 29, 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e "DDC Advocacy Welcomes Back Joshua Baca as Vice President". PR Newswire. November 29, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h "DDC Advocacy". Personal Democracy Media. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  5. ^ a b Jeffrey H. Birnbaum (September 15, 2005). "For Activist Constituents, Click Here". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  6. ^ a b "BR McConnon". Yatedo. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  7. ^ a b "DDC Advocacy". Indeed. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  8. ^ Aoife McCarthy (June 25, 2007). "Suite talk: All aboard". Politico. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  9. ^ "John Brady". John Brady Adventures. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  10. ^ a b "Democracy Data & Communications Ranked in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Virginia". The Free Library. October 9, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  11. ^ "DDC Hires New COO/CFO to Manage Exponential Growth". Reuters. March 11, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  12. ^ a b "OnPoint Advocacy". Indeed. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  13. ^ Mike Allen (September 7, 2011). "ON THE ROAD AT THE REAGAN LIBRARY – Game day: Perry debuts at 8 pm debate – Resurgent Republic on independents' flight -- Sara Taylor Fagen sells BlueFront to DDCA". Politico. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  14. ^ a b "Sara Fagen". CNBC News. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  15. ^ "DDC Advocacy Redesigns Website.(Website overview)". High Beam Research. June 23, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  16. ^ a b c "DDC Advocacy Acquires BlueFront Strategies". Businesswire. September 7, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  17. ^ a b c d "Daily People On the Move". Washington Business Journal. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  18. ^ a b Jeffrey H. Birnbaum (August 21, 2006). "Targeting Likely Advocates With Web Ads". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  19. ^ a b "DDC Advocacy". ASAE Buyers Guide. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  20. ^ a b "Democracy Data & Communications". Inc. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  21. ^ "Democracy Data & Communications Ranked in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for Virginia". The Free Library. October 9, 2008. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  22. ^ "DDC Advocacy Takes Top Marks in Public Affairs Council Review". Yahoo! News. June 5, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
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