The Ask:
A Fortune 50 client sought to understand whether its grassroots fly-in strategy was providing value to policymakers.
Our Process:
Ballast interviewed policymakers who participated in a series of fly-ins organized by the client. Ballast tested whether these policymakers found this engagement to be memorable, useful, and a constructive use of their time and attention.
Our Findings:
Interviews with policymakers on the fly-in list revealed that some found the engagements were impactful, with the client’s ability to mobilize local constituents as one of their strongest advocacy assets.
However, a number of key policymakers did not remember having participated in a fly-in with the client. These policymakers had a more disparate understanding of the client’s goals and priorities.
The Solution
Ballast worked with the client to develop content designed for lasting impact among policymakers, including a comprehensive look at all economic and philanthropic benefits the clients brought to each district. Additionally, Ballast created a more regular cadence for engagement among key policymakers in order to foster deeper and less “ask-oriented” connections. Finally, Ballast supplemented these strategies with consistent engagement from C-suite executives, designed to provide a more universal view of the client’s goals and impact.