Matt Daigle Email & Phone Number

Diamond Bar, CA, US

• Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Public and Government Affairs to build and execute a comprehensive communications and media campaign strategy in support of SEMA's government and public affairs.
• Sets the communications strategy in collaboration with colleagues in the SEMA’s marketing, councils, membership, political action committees (PACs) and other internal teams.
• Builds and fosters relationships with mainstream and new media to educate on SEMA’s policy positions, actively pitching and sharing stories as well as handling inbound inquiries.
• Develops and oversees the execution of public relations and marketing campaigns that help shape the views of voters and opinion elites about our industry, its products and its leadership in the public policy arena.
• Provides communications counsel to other departments, executive leadership, staff and members.

Chicago, IL, US

• Leader of a high-performing team of four full-time communications professionals who work collaboratively with AHA’s policy, federal relations, legal and other departments to develop member- and public-facing messages.
• Provided strategic and functional communications support for AHA’s Health Equity Strategies group and Institute for Diversity and Health Equity to highlight thought leadership through blogs, podcasts, data report and.
• Led content development for AHA’s public-facing Telling the Hospital Story initiative to highlight positive work performed by hospitals and health systems that stretch beyond patient care into the community.
• Communications lead for AHA’s cross-association team tasked with updating members and the public with news and information on the development, release and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.

San Francisco, CA, US

Communications/marketing lead embedded in AAO's Washington, D.C.-based Government Affairs Division. Director-level responsibilities as a direct report to the VP of Marketing and Communications. Developed, managed and implemented all Government Affairs plans and activities that communicated the Academy’s advocacy agenda to U.S. members and external.

Tysons, VA, US

Lead strategist for promoting the organization's growth through increased media and public sector client awareness of projects and areas of expertise. Identified and oversaw award entries touting LMI’s staff and innovation. Supported LMI’s CEO through outreach, speechwriting, article development and communications strategy.Co-lead author of the book.

Alexandria, VA, US

Developed, coordinated, implemented and measured multiple-platform content for internal and external activities, including public relations activities and monthly public education campaigns. Secured placements of new research in internationally regarded publications, wire services, medical websites, trade journals and other traditional print and broadcast.

Washington, DC, US

Led all media activities, including press releases, media advisories, editing, events coordination, newsletters, personal interviews, and photographs. Pitched and organized media events, satellite feeds, radio, and television appearances. Secured Walden appearances on MSNBC and BloombergTV, and in USA Today, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, San.

Specialized in politics, government, local economy and business, and scientific issues. Oversaw stories through full development cycle- shot, wrote, edited and presented stories daily under strict deadlines. Lead reporter for KNDU-TV’s Edward R. Murrow Award-winning team coverage of Washington State’s first Amber Alert.Provided acclaimed coverage of US.

Coordinated media release of poll data for national and local media. Arranged interview opportunities and coordinated live appearances on local television and radio programming. Secured frequent placement of poll results on WNBC-TV, MSNBC, NBC Nightly News, Fox News, CNN, The New York Times, The New York Post and other local and national media outlets.

Master Of Science, Journalism

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications

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