Taking a Stand, When and How to Do It
In this live-streamed episode of the Association Chat Podcast, host KiKi L’Italien sits down with Adele Gambardella , CEO of Convincing Company, to talk about Taking a Stand, When and How to Do It.
About Adele:
Adele Gambardella, honored as “a woman who means business,” has over 20 years of experience owning and managing her own private top PR firm in Washington, DC. She has run PR campaigns for billionaire Ted Lionsis, POTUS, the CEO of Lockheed Martin, Marillyn Hewson, and many more. The Wall Street Journal called her “the expert to call in a crisis.”
Adele has spearheaded major crisis PR campaigns for brands such as SAP, Verizon and Johnson & Johnson. She has also been invited to speak at the United Nations twice, where she gave speeches on crisis communications.
Adele is the author of the author of two books and most recently co-author of CONVINCE ME: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation and maintains her writing chops as a contributor to Inc., and Entrepreneur magazines. She has taught crisis communications and business at Princeton, Cornell, George Mason, and Georgetown universities. Adele spent the early days of her career as a journalist for George Magazine and USA Today.
ASSOCIATION CHAT PODCAST: “Taking a Stand: When and How to Do It”
Join host KiKi L’Italien for a riveting conversation with PR powerhouse Adele Gambardella on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2 PM ET.
In today’s politically charged climate, when should associations take a stand—and how can they do it effectively? Dubbed “the expert to call in a crisis” by The Wall Street Journal, Gambardella brings over 20 years of high-stakes PR experience to this timely discussion. Her client roster includes President Trump, billionaire Ted Leonsis, and former Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson.
As Washington, DC navigates the post-election landscape, Gambardella shares proven strategies from her crisis campaigns for SAP, Verizon, and Johnson & Johnson. Drawing from her latest book, “CONVINCE ME: High-Stakes Negotiation Tactics to Get Results in Any Business Situation,” she’ll offer practical guidance for association leaders facing difficult communication decisions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a communications mastermind who’s been trusted to speak at the United Nations and teach at Princeton, Cornell, and Georgetown. Tune in to gain invaluable insights that could transform how your organization navigates today’s complex advocacy landscape.
When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm ET
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Stay tuned for strategies that will inspire your next campaign!
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