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Thoughts and strategy on crisis communications, public relations, and public affairs in Pennsylvania and beyond.


Crafting an Advocacy Strategy for the 2025 Pennsylvania Legislative Session
Learn how your organization can pass legislation through the General Assembly in 2025.

Mark Nicastre
Jan 29, 20254 min read


Pennsylvania Public Relations and Communications Jobs Board
Introducing the Pennsylvania Public Relations and Communications Job Board. With the recent changes in the administrations in Washington,...

Mark Nicastre
Jan 27, 20252 min read


Client Success: PA Needs Teachers Gets Earned Media Coverage Across Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania faces a critical shortage of teachers, and PA Needs Teachers is leading the effort to alleviate the crisis. Our work has...

Mark Nicastre
Jun 4, 20243 min read


RCP: Messengers Matter in Advocacy Communications
When planning advocacy communications, the messenger matters as much as the message. As Pennsylvania debated its state budget, we got a...

Mark Nicastre
Jul 11, 20231 min read


RCP: Three Zero Cost Reforms for Pennsylvania's Budget
Pennsylvania's budget season is coming to a (maybe?) crescendo. With billions of dollars in decisions coming in the next few weeks, how...

Mark Nicastre
Jun 16, 20231 min read


RCP: Occupational Licensing Is Broken in Pennsylvania
This week, I wrote a piece for Real Clear Politics Pennsylvania on the occupational licensing system and the need for reform....

Mark Nicastre
Apr 19, 20232 min read


Crafting a Media Relations Strategy for the 2023 PA Legislative Session
Following the 2022 elections, Pennsylvania's government will have new leaders in the House and the Governor's office. Democrats won the...

Mark Nicastre
Nov 15, 20222 min read


Checking in on the campaigns in Pennsylvania and the fall legislative session
Even though the campaigns in Pennsylvania have been at it for a year plus, the focus sharpens after Labor Day. Add in a few days or legislative session in Harrisburg, and there is a lot to track in the Commonwealth. Here are some quick thoughts on the state of play in Pennsylvania. The Fetterman Team is Really Good at Political Campaigns The Fetterman campaign has been very impressive. They’ve made two strategic decisions that have put their team on offense. One is a twist on

Mark Nicastre
Sep 16, 20224 min read


Next Steps After Pennsylvania Budget Advocacy Success
If you scored a policy victory in this year's budget, it's important to notify your supporters and stakeholders.

Mark Nicastre
Jul 16, 20222 min read


Launching Fitler Square Strategies
Today, I'm launching Fitler Square Strategies.

Mark Nicastre
Jan 4, 20222 min read
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