Public Affairs & Issue Advocacy

Public Affairs & Issue Advocacy

New Heights Communications drives smart, tough public affairs campaigns that make real change in Washington. With nearly two decades’ experience crafting game-changing campaigns in this town and across the country, we know how to win. Our team can elevate your public relations and issue advocacy by crafting programs that move lawmakers, allies, and the media to action. And we can enhance any solid outreach strategy by connecting with our vast network of advocacy, legislative, influencer and media contacts—inside the Beltway and out.

Public Affairs

Want to tell the story of the bill you’re championing, the broader ramifications of a recent legal victory or to correct the narrative from your opposition? So do we.

We know how to frame your narrative, who’s interested in covering your story, and the best ways to move forward. We’ll help craft your message, anticipate reactions, and determine what communications will make the most impact for your issue and your organization.

Need a mentor for your current communications staff? We’ll work with new public relations staff or seasoned communications professionals to foster their skillset, and implement and amplify your strategy.

Services include:

  • Crafting your message
  • Strategic planning
  • Communications planning
  • Press conference planning and execution
  • Drafting communications materials, including press releases, supporter emails, donor emails, talking points, marketing materials, website content, social media posts

Issue Advocacy

Whether it’s ensuring health care for all, justice for workers, or a fighting chance for the nation’s indigent, we know you put your heart and soul into your work. We do, too. We’re here to help tell your story in the media and with key stakeholders as effectively as possible.

We only take clients who share our values. With nearly two decades’ experience guiding progressive organizations and other change-makers to victory, our efforts, our direction, and our advice on your behalf will be sincere and in your best interests.

Services include:

  • Mapping out your road to victory—creating and implementing a strategic plan
  • Connecting you with influencers and organizations who can help your cause
  •  Drafting advocacy materials
  • Helping you plan panel discussions, press conferences and other public events that highlight your leaders and campaign

Interested in working together?