The 2026 combined congressional calendar is here! Stay on top of the House and Senate schedules with Rational 360’s must-have resource for advocacy and public affairs pros. 📅 Download your copy today: rational360.com/2026-combine…

What a great summer at Rational! Kickball & volleyball, a DC monument bike ride, our intern baseball game, and a comedy show. We work hard, but we make time to have fun together too. Thanks to everyone who made this summer one to remember. We’re looking forward to what’s next!

State legislatures reconvene in early 2027, but the organizations who want to make an impact should spend time planning their state policy and advocacy strategies now.  Read our State Public Affairs Playbook and start building your 2027 strategy. hubs.ly/Q04vcl7n0

Our interns and fellows learn from the people shaping DC. Thank you to @JuliaManch, @TheHill’s White House Correspondent, for speaking with our 2026 summer intern and fellow class about her career in political journalism and covering national politics in Washington, DC. And a shoutout to our own @AlexRosenwald for moderating the discussion.

The Rational summer intern class is here.  At Rational, interns contribute to strategic communications and digital projects, working with colleagues at every level of the firm and building the skills that define a career in this industry. Welcome to the team! 🎉

Public affairs is changing the M&A playbook, and not enough people are talking about it. Our own @NatWoodDC joined @abaantitrust Our Curious Amalgam podcast to break down the role of public affairs in M&A, and how the playbook is shifting under the current administration. Listen Here: hubs.ly/Q04m8K360

Washington doesn't slow down. Narratives shift. Audiences move. Issues escalate. That's why Rational 360 created Pinpoint Targeting, a solution designed to help organizations reach the decision makers who influence outcomes. Get started: hubs.ly/Q04ls7Hs0

Most digital advocacy still relies on “spray and pray.” Broad reach. Limited impact. Our CEO, @patrickdorton, on a better way to reach decisionmakers on the @DecidersShow: hubs.ly/Q04jcV6f0

A great night at our open house bringing together clients, media, friends of the firm, and connections from across DC. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening a success, and a huge thank you to our team for creating a welcoming atmosphere.

We are excited to welcome Maggie Allard to Rational as Senior Vice President. Maggie brings expertise in strategic communications and public affairs, and is helping us strengthen our growing energy and agriculture practice and support clients navigating complex challenges.

Great night at Audi Field for the Rational 360 spring social, cheering on the @WashSpirit ⚽ A great opportunity to spend time together and enjoy an exciting match in DC. Looking to kick off your next career move? Explore opportunities: apply.workable.com/rational/

Excited to welcome @AlexRosenwald to Rational 360. A seasoned communications strategist with more than 15 years of experience, Alex brings deep expertise in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and mission-driven advocacy. We are thrilled to have him on the team.

Washington has changed. Conservative media is now a core lever of influence, not just coverage. Our CEO, @patrickdorton explains why on the @DecidersShow: youtube.com/watch?v=bTsiUE2v…

What actually shapes Washington strategy beyond the headlines? Rational 360 CEO @patrickdorton joins @decidersshow with @BrodyMullinsDC and @camoosomiller to talk crisis communications, outside-in advocacy, and Pinpoint Targeting®. Watch a clip below and the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=bTsiUE2v…

Three years of employee ownership and counting 🎉 Our ESOP gives team members a stake in the success of Rational 360 and continues to shape how we work together. Marking this milestone reminds us that what we are building is driven by the people behind it.

What makes the White House Correspondents’ Dinner actually work? @joelockhart breaks it down in DC Journal—on humor, message control, and why it still matters. Read more: dcjournal.com/if-hillary-thi… @whca @InsideSourcesDC

We’re proud to announce Stephanie Strategos Polis to Rational 360 as Managing Director. Stephanie, a GOP K Street veteran, brings 20+ years of experience in public affairs and strategic communications, most recently serving as VP of Public Affairs and Communications at the Plastics Industry Association. Read more here: rational360.com/rational-360…

ICYMI: Healthcare wasn’t a headline issue in the 2026 SOTU — but it sent a clear signal. Affordability matters. Only 1.5% of SOTU conversation focused on healthcare, with affordability and drug pricing driving most engagement. Meanwhile, MAHA was notably absent. Check out our latest analysis ➡️ rational360.com/state-of-the…

Managing Director @joelockhart joined @podcastcrux to talk about why strategic communications demands sharp targeting. “You decide what your message is, you decide who's important, and you talk to only that.” Hear how Pinpoint Targeting is transforming the field. podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcas…