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 activities, with additional focus on executive communications, trade show media and marketing functions, with a goal of advancing SEMA’s public policy platform, expand membership engagement in advocacy, and develop relationships with automotive, political, mainstream and online media, and the influencer community of automotive enthusiasts.• 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 and materials reflecting the goals and mission of the association for hospitals, health systems, Congress, government agencies and public. Key contributor to the association’s proactive and reactive communications to external audiences, including hospital CEOs, senior staff and the public. Oversaw and managed multiple electronic newsletters for various audiences, including AHA Today, the association’s flagship newsletter, and leads efforts to enhance digital communications.• 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 videos.• 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 audiences. Editor and primary writer for all D.C.-based communications, including weekly Washington Report Express newsletter, monthly digest updates and breaking news email alerts. Developed and executed outreach strategies for the Academy’s political fundraising, including OPHTHPAC and the Surgical Scope Fund.Engaged regularly with AAO's executive and physician leaders, providing communications counsel and strategic guidance. Annually participated in physician-led committee activities for communications, state government affairs and federal advocacy. Worked with state society stakeholders to ensure message cohesion for state-based advocacy, including media training for physician leaders.

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, Climate Change: What You Can Do Now, a guide for functional managers in the areas of public health, national security, land use, vehicles and fleets, supply chain, infrastructure, and IT and communication.Led successful award nomination efforts resulting in LMI being named Washington Post/NVTC Destination Innovation 2014 winner, Defense Logistics “Best Logistics Strategy 2014,” Military Times EDGE “Best for Veterans” employer (2010-2014), Washingtonian “Healthiest Employer” (2011-2014), Washington Business Journal's “Best Places to Work,” and 2013 CSCMP Supply Chain Innovation Award finalist.Arranged and supported numerous interviews and placements in a variety of publications, including the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, The New York Times, Wired.com, Reuters, Bloomberg.com and BloombergTV, and Aviation Week.Led change management communications surrounding relocation of 500+ staff to brand-new corporate headquarters, including developing leadership messaging, authoring regular internal communications, overseeing development of information materials, and planning and executing several all-hands roll-out events.

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 media (The New York Times, US News & World Report, The Wall Street Journal, New York Post, Washington Post, The Today Show, USA Today, Inside Edition, Parade, Reuters, AP). Developed and implemented organization’s first social media strategy for public and member outreach and advocacy efforts.Authored keynote remarks for notable Academy leadership. Coached these speakers on effective presentation tactics.Coached Academy President-elect in advance of live televised interview with Fox News.

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 Francisco Chronicle, and other major publications during Congressional Hewlett-Packard investigation and hearings.Performed crisis communication in effort to maintain momentum behind efforts to pass historic legislation for the preservation of wilderness around Mt.Hood. Planned and executed rollout of major rural healthcare legislation for local and national media.

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 Department of Energy’s Hanford Nuclear Reservation.Anchored and lead coverage of 2004 election, including Washington State’s gubernatorial race and recount, the closest outcome in the history of American politics.Covered Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and emerging private technology enterprises in Washington’s Tri-Cities region, showcasing new and acclaimed projects in information technology (IT), biofuel, homeland security, energy conservation and medicine.

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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