Front Porch Strategies

One thing that tends to always bring people together on Capitol Hill: dogs.

Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.

Inside the Comms Toolbox: Turning Feedback into Reach

Constituent surveys can be a powerful way for offices to listen and build their audience at the same time.

We’ve seen short, focused surveys — often just 5–10 questions — generate meaningful feedback while also giving constituents an easy option to subscribe to office updates at the end. When done well, this approach helps offices gather insights, identify priorities, and grow their e-newsletter lists in a single effort.

Surveys like these allow offices to hear directly from constituents while strengthening future communication.