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Our Monday Morning Memo Wins Award
September 21, 2023
OD&A is proud to announce its weekly newsletter, Monday Morning Memo, is the recipient of a Silver Excalibur Award by the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The award celebrates the best work in communications from Western New York’s top professionals and companies.
The Monday Morning Memo represents the efforts of the entire OD&A team, led by Managing Partner Jack O’Donnell, creator of the newsletter, with exceptional dedication from Vice-President and Policy Director Jim Moore, Associate Michael Greco, and Director of Communications Joanna Pasceri.
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Monday Morning Memo – Nov. 28
Good morning from from Qatar, where the World Cup is in full swing. This week features the final games in the group stage. Brazil, without Neymar, plays today at 11 p.m. while the U.S. has a win-and-advance game against Iran on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Here is hoping you...
Monday Morning Memo – Nov. 21
Good morning from Ahmad bin Ali Stadium where the American World Cup Team will kick of its campaign today at 2 p.m. against Wales... It was an eventful post-election week—we received more clarity on uncalled races, but the biggest news of the week was the re-emergence...
Monday Morning Memo – Nov. 14
Good Morning from Albany... Election Day delivered a verdict that can be summed up in two words: status quo. The story of the night was the red wave that wasn’t, however there were a few bright spots for the GOP, particularly in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul...
Monday Morning Memo – November 7
Good Morning from Election Central... Game time. Months, years, and even lifetimes; it all comes down to Election Day tomorrow for elected officials across the country at every level of government. The biggest race we are watching is the contest for Governor of New...
Monday Morning Memo – October 31
Good Morning from Sleepy Hollow... Debate season is in full swing across the country as candidates take advantage of their last, best chance to persuade voters to vote for them . . . or at least against their opponents. In New York, the much-debated debate between...
Monday Morning Memo – October 24
Good Morning from the Empire State... Elections are coming! The Elections are coming. New York continues to be ground zero for mid-term madness. As if the redistricting chaos, multiple competitive Congressional races, and incumbent v. incumbent contests were not...