Case Studies: Political Analysis & Public Affairs
Political Research
A mid-sized country needed to know whether media reports matched the actual opinions of the British political class. Based on an online survey and focus groups, TPPR was able to build a picture of British political attitudes to guide policy making.
Diplomatic Support
Advisers to the President of a strategically significant state required communications support throughout an official visit to London. TPPR worked closely with the Embassy to ensure maximum co-operation with the Foreign Office's professional staff, that the British and overseas media had good access to his team and that decisions were taken with an improved understanding of British political and cultural conditions and priorities.
International Campaigning
The Ambassador in London of one of the UK's key strategic partners was chosen as the regional candidate to seek election to a major UN organisation. TPPR managed the Western communications aspects of his campaign, alongside regional specialists, and ensured that key campaign messages were communicated to the global community.
Policy Support: Speechwriting
The Office of the First Lady of a non-Western country requested assistance in drafting an appropriate speech for a major cultural occasion. TPPR undertook the copywriting task directly and continued to advise on non-contentious cultural matters.
Conflict Resolution
An NGO engaged in conflict resolution in an African context required advice on media relations and political analysis of some of the actors in the peace process. TPPR provided this advice.
Support for Political Reform
A significant Arab business figure made a commitment to regional reform and required media relations, analytical and copywriting support to translate his ideas from a regional to a Western context. TPPR ran his personal Press Office, drafting important public affairs material, advising on the impact of his political activities on his business and supporting him when one of his assets was targeted in a serious terrorist attack.
Political Dialogue
A major UK housing group required advice and support in understanding the policy position of a party that had recently emerged as a significant player in urban politics. TPPR analysed the policies and ideology of the party and made contact, in a transparent way, to establish better understanding as a guide to future policy-making on both sides.
Political Analysis
A leading businessman was interested in understanding how the US electoral cycle would affect perceptions of his interest. TPPR undertook a major programme of political analysis based on published sources. These resulted in weekly reports on the mood in the US throughout the electoral cycle, as a guide to policy.