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We’re Off To the Races

The 148th running of Kentucky Derby takes place Saturday, May 7. While the early odds are on Epicenter to cross the finish line first, you can imagine that all the owners, trainers and jockeys are spending these final hours getting their horses in the best position to make a run for the roses. Similarly, across […]

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Why Don’t You Just Meet Me in the Middle?

Recently, I have been having more frequent conversations with organizations about the benefits of integrating public affairs tactics into a government relations and/or communications strategy. And inevitably, every time I begin talking about this approach, the song The Middle starts running through my mind.  If you don’t know the tune, consider yourself lucky; it’s very […]

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Proudly Celebrating and Supporting International Women of Courage

As a female entrepreneur, I am thrilled to be celebrating Women’s History Month alongside Cogent’s exceptional team of female strategists and our fearless female clients. This year, our team has embraced Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day in unique ways. Cogent has been at the forefront of global communications, and since our inception, we […]

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Meet the Spring 2022 Cogent Fellows

Cogent Strategies is pleased to welcome its new class of fellows for Spring 2022! These Cogent fellows bring an array of early career experiences and perspectives, and are an integral part of the work we do with our clients. We’re excited to have them on board! Meet them below: Fellow Moira Flath Moira Flath is […]

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How to Navigate and Advocate the White House

By Edda Collins Coleman What problem or challenge can I solve? What priority am I supporting? These are the primary questions I ask when preparing to meet with anyone in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). I’ve had experience with every level of government and have learned that working with the EOP is very different […]