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Author Archive for John Foreman

John Foreman is an Online Media Specialist, Internet entrepreneur and founder of Lobbying industry websites; LobbyingFirms.com & LobbyingJobs.com. Since 1996, John has run the boutique web development company, Entire media, and also has experience in traditional media, sales and marketing. John is based in Los Angeles, CA.

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What's Behind the Google Lobby?

What’s Behind the Google Lobby?

In 2009 the search giant spent $4million on lobbying, almost equal to what they spent in the year 2007 and 2008 combined…

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Is This The Future Of Lobbyist Compensation?

Is This The Future Of Lobbyist Compensation?

A new lobbying firm plans to grow using a non-traditional way to compensate it’s staff lobbyists.

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"Defensive Lobbying".  Don't Let Your Clients Get Caught Sleeping

“Defensive Lobbying”. Don’t Let Your Clients Get Caught Sleeping

Fears of a swiftly changing environment have industries keeping their lobbying efforts in place, even if today the coast is clear.

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Scottsdale Considers Outsourcing It's Lobbying Efforts

Scottsdale Considers Outsourcing It’s Lobbying Efforts

Those in favor of the changes say it could save money and increase efficiency.

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California Lobbyists File Lawsuit To Stop Vote On Proposed Fees

California Lobbyists File Lawsuit To Stop Vote On Proposed Fees

A vote on a ballot measure scheduled for the June election could make state lobbyists the guinea pig in an experiment on campaign finance.

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Government Policy Making: A Critical Skill-set Of Today's Corporate Leader

Government Policy Making: A Critical Skill-set Of Today’s Corporate Leader

Whitepaper illustrates that, due to a new regulatory environment, today’s corporations may be better served by leaders with strong government and policy making experience.

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Solar Industry Gets Tough With Coal & Oil

Solar Industry Gets Tough With Coal & Oil

Renewable energy leaders look to raise funds to support a fierce lobby effort of their own.

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Farm Lobbying Groups Using Social Media

Farm Lobbying Groups Using Social Media

Farmers using Facebook? Of course they are, and advocacy groups are linking in to such platforms to help spread their message.

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Disagreements Between Ethanol Lobby Groups May Hurt Corn Industry

Disagreements Between Ethanol Lobby Groups May Hurt Corn Industry

Will the corn industry suffer due to trade group lobby rivalry?

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Small Trade Groups May Lose Their Voice With New Lobbying Restrictions

Small Trade Groups May Lose Their Voice With New Lobbying Restrictions

Some trade groups claim that they do not have the resources to change personnel and thus will not be able to effectively present their interests to committees.

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Homebuyer Tax Credit On The Bubble

Homebuyer Tax Credit On The Bubble

Set to expire on December 1, the first-time homebuyer’s tax credit measure is proving to be a tough pitch on Capital Hill.