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Yesterday, Penta Europe and Asia hosted an engaging breakfast briefing session that delved into various crucial topics, from Labour's majority and its impact on businesses to the latest insights on the current thinking of civil servants and MPs. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for this insightful hour. ⭐️ Special thanks to our distinguished panellists: Patrick Maguire, Sam Gyimah and Rory O'Donnell. For a deeper dive into these discussions, please refer to our report, "A House United": https://lnkd.in/dmfVKSWF

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On this week's episode of What's at Stake, host and head of Penta's D.C. office, Bryan DeAngelis, is joined by Penta Europe and Asia colleagues and political experts Mark MacGregor and Andy Williams to dive into last week's U.K. election results. They discuss the priorities of Labour's parliamentary candidates, highlighting differences between grassroots candidates and Labour leadership on issues like industrial action and net-zero targets. The discussion also includes details of Labour's strategies for the housing crisis and northern regions, and the newfound unity among Labour MPs — what Penta calls a "House United" in our recent deep dive on Labour's priorities this year. Finally, they explore the implications of the election results for the business community, especially US investors. No matter where you live, you'll want to tune in for this expert examination of U.K. politics and what's at stake: https://bit.ly/4cS6aey

Keeping pace with the 24/7 news cycle and the overwhelming flood of content can be challenging for communicators today, and we need to implement effective tools to help triage our information flow as a result. Penta’s new blog post, ‘Use AI Summarization To Be A Better, Faster Communicator’ delves into the benefits of using AI to streamline how we parse through information, allowing us to create news alerts that extract the information we actually need and blocking out the unnecessary noise. Customizable summaries ensure the information aligns with your specific needs, whether you're managing brand reputation or conveying crucial updates to leadership during a crisis. However, AI tools need careful monitoring through regular evaluation of the accuracy of the outputs. Adopting AI summarization isn't just about keeping up with the fast flow of information—it's about gaining a competitive advantage and fostering meaningful engagement in your communications💡 Read our article below ⬇️ #AI #Communications #Penta

Understanding the French Parliamentary Elections - France just elected a new National Assembly with a final twist in the tale. What does this mean for the remainder of Macron's presidency? ANTOINE CLEMENT, Senior Director in our Brussels office, gives us his analysis of the latest political developments in his homeland. The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) fell short of a majority but increased its seats significantly. The Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) gained a narrow majority, but internal divisions threaten its stability. President Macron's coalition lost many seats and must now seek alliances to maintain power. Read the full in-depth analysis below and learn what it means for France's political landscape and that of Europe. #FrenchElections #PoliticalAnalysis #PentaGroup

While the US celebrate Independence Day, the UK are trying to prove they are over that messy divorce in 1776 by holding a General Election. But who are the Labour MPs who seem set for an almost-certain landslide victory? What will this mean for companies operating in the UK? To determine this, it's crucial to get to know its Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs) and what they will stand for in government. To do so, Penta has conducted an in-depth analysis of the public views and campaigns of nearly 150 Labour PPCs throughout 2023 to shed light on the future direction of a Labour government and the motivations of its MPs. Our findings reveal several key areas where Labour PPCs diverge from the party’s leadership, indicating the issues they are likely to prioritise and advocate for if elected on July 4th. These insights provide valuable signals about the pressures and campaigns we can expect from a future Labour government. If you’d like a deep dive into the analysis in full, click here to download a copy of Penta’s report - A House United: https://bit.ly/4cs2Yq6

[Biden crashes, Trump lies: Did a tough choice get tougher?] 🇺🇸 Did you catch the CNN Presidential Debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump? Millions around the world tuned in to that chance to hear their pitch to voters on why they deserve another four years in the top seat. After a shaky performance fuelled concern about his candidacy, US President Joe Biden has assured Democrat donors that he can still win November's presidential election against Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Donald Trump reportedly made more than 30 false claims, including his assertions that some Democratic-led states allow babies to be executed after birth, and that fraud marred the results of the 2020 election. If you’re not too sure what to think about it - listen to this insightful analysis by Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office, Penta Group - as he shares his analysis of the road ahead for both candidates on my Morning Shot podcast! Catch up on the podcast here! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gaZy8tKR Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gxDDAqYd Photo credits: Will Lanzoni/CNN Thanks Shawn Balakrishnan for arranging a great interview! #Biden #Trump #Showdown #USPresidentialElections

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Across the landscape of our society—whether it's business, sports, entertainment, or politics—it's very rare for all the eyes of the world to stop and concentrate their attention on one event, one moment. Presidential debates are one of those very rare moments. Last night’s first—and only?—presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump offered viewers in the U.S. and around the globe the chance to compare the candidates and hear their pitch to voters on why they deserve another four years. That was last night. Today? The fallout. Is this typical "Inside-the-bubble" hysteria or a bigger moment that will shake up the race? The political universe is in a frenzy, with everyone ranging from the Trump and Biden campaigns to down ballot candidates and armchair pundits assessing the impact the debate will have on the trajectory of the race. On today’s episode of What’s At Stake, Bryan DeAngelis and Kevin Madden do that and go a little deeper. They review the debate performances, analyze the strategies of both campaigns going forward, and also assess the immediate and longer-term ramifications last night will have on the business community as we get closer to November and the next Administration. https://lnkd.in/dKmfzJ93

For a party set to win the UK General Election, surprisingly little is known about Labour’s swathe of Prospective Parliamentary Candidates (PPCs). To better understand what is likely to shape the future direction of a Labour government, Penta has analysed the public views and campaigns of almost 150 of Labour’s PPCs throughout 2023 to gain an understanding of what will motivate them post-election. Penta’s analysis has identified a number of key areas where Labour PPCs diverge from the party’s leadership. We believe that these divergences are an important signal to what they will campaign on - and pressure the Labour Government on - if they are elected to Parliament on 4th July. Will your business in Europe be affected by the outcome of this election? Interested to read the report and analysis in full? Click here to download a copy of Penta’s report - A House United: https://lnkd.in/d6xbzP2x