Marathon Strategies LLC

A huge congratulations to Liz Benjamin for being named to PoliticsNY & amNY Metro’s 2024 Power Players in Public Relations & Lobbying list! Liz is a true force in New York politics, and for the past five years, her leadership in crisis communications, media relations, and coalition building has been pivotal to Marathon Strategies' success across the state. Before joining us, Liz spent two decades on the frontlines as a journalist and news anchor, shaping New York’s political landscape with her keen insights and fearless reporting. Her advice: “The world of politics is very small. Your name and your word are everything.” We’re incredibly proud to see Liz's hard work and talent recognized. Check out the full list here: https://lnkd.in/ep2U8Yxf

Register to join us on July 26 for a live conversation with Batya Ungar-Sargon as she discusses her latest book, “Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women.” As a special thank you, all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Ungar-Sargon is the deputy opinion editor of Newsweek, the former opinion editor of The Forward, and has contributed to major publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Foreign Policy. A respected voice in our public conversation on politics and culture, her latest book explores America’s class and educational divides, the political perspectives of everyday Americans, and the current state of the American Dream.

Marathon is thrilled to announce that we have won 15 Telly Awards for outstanding communications in video production! Having clients entrust us with their stories is a privilege in itself, but being recognized by a judging body comprised of 200 executives from top video and film production studios worldwide is a testament to the quality and dedication we bring to our work. We extend our gratitude to both the Telly Awards and to our clients for this distinct honor. We invite you to check out our Gold level award winner in the Branding — Non-Broadcast Category for the American Land Title Association (ALTA)’s rebrand:

Had a great conversation with Allison Carter at Ragan Communications and PR Daily about the need for #colleges to start #crisis planning for potential fall #protests sooner rather than later.

?? Register today for a virtual book launch of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter brody mullins' new book, “The Wolves of K Street” – an eye-opening exploration of 50 years of corporate influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book! ??? Brody and co-author (and brother) Luke are the go-to authorities on the influence business in the Beltway. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Brody and gain crucial insights into how corporate lobbying has evolved over the last 50 years in D.C. and shaped the political power system. ??? Event Details: ·??????Date: Wednesday, May 22 ·??????Time: 12 – 1pm EST ·??????Location: Zoom. Register HERE to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eV-m_R2w

?? Register today for a virtual book launch of Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter brody mullins' new book, “The Wolves of K Street” – an eye-opening exploration of 50 years of corporate influence in Washington, D.C. Plus, all attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book! ??? Brody and co-author (and brother) Luke are the go-to authorities on the influence business in the Beltway. Don’t miss this chance to hear from Brody and gain crucial insights into how corporate lobbying has evolved over the last 50 years in D.C. and shaped the political power system. ??? Event Details: ·??????Date: Wednesday, May 22 ·??????Time: 12 – 1pm EST ·??????Location: Zoom. Register HERE to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eV-m_R2w

Exciting news! The latest edition of Marathon Strategies' award-winning analysis of nuclear jury verdicts against Fortune 500 corporate defendants is on its way. Spoiler alert: Corporate nuclear verdicts surged by nearly 30% in 2023 to a 15-year high, and no company or industry is safe. Want an exclusive first look? Sign up: https://lnkd.in/e9bteGWR This report will provide you with crucial insights to stay ahead of the curve, including: - Industries most vulnerable to “nuclear verdicts” — those that surpass $10 million. - Jurisdictions where corporations are most at risk of facing multimillion-dollar verdicts. - Factors influencing the growth of supersized verdicts. Sign up now for an advanced copy!

Thanks to Axios and Eleanor Hawkins for including Marathon Strategies LLC's DefendED practice in this write up on the challenging #media environment #HigherEd institutions find themselves in today. Happy to see that our latest analysis of Higher Ed media coverage found its way in there as well! #crisiscommunications #publicaffairs #pr #communications #lobbying https://lnkd.in/eSAgMsv5

Higher education criticism is trending on social media ?? ?? After the October 7 Israel terrorist attack, discussions on key issues like DEI, Discrimination and Prejudice, ESG, and Academic Integrity skyrocketed by a whopping 2,600%. However, these conversations didn't all occur in one place. Explore the graph below for a breakdown of the social media platforms where these discussions are happening. ?? Download Marathon’s full report digging into the surge of negative coverage surrounding America’s colleges and universities: https://lnkd.in/e5iiYq_4

It’s not too late to?register for our Higher Ed Crisis?Bootcamp,?taking place tomorrow at noon EST. ? Seasoned professionals from Marathon Strategies and Holland & Knight LLP will provide guidance on how to navigate the unprecedented media scrutiny and government oversight challenges facing colleges and universities. Specifically, these public relations and legal veterans will share insights into the strategies employed by critics of higher education, along with best practices for effective response. RSVP to attend: https://lnkd.in/eQRTMGde