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Why Politics Are Now Every Company’s Problem | Howard Franklin

Why Politics Are Now Every Company’s Problem

FAST COMPANY | Today, politics doesn’t sit at the edge of your business; it runs straight through it. Whether you are expanding to new markets, reshaping your workforce, rolling out AI tools, or making any business decision of consequence, your success is now directly shaped by decisions made in government organizations. That could be a city hall or a state capital. It could also be a federal agency that is increasingly pulling you in different directions.

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Howard Franklin on Digital Politics Podcast

How Southern Voters Are Reshaping American Politics

DIGITAL POLITICS | Howard Franklin, CEO of Ohio River South, joins host Karen Jagoda to shine light on the evolving political, economic, and demographic landscape of the American South. The question is how these shifts have changed the electorate and created opportunities for a new wave of political candidates. The most effective ways to reach Southern voters still include traditional in-person engagement alongside digital outreach to reach urban, suburban, and rural communities.

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Downtown Atlanta + Georgia State Capitol

The Atlanta Advantage: A Stronger City/State Partnership

SAPORTA REPORT | When Mayor Andre Dickens delivered his fifth State of the City address recently, he spoke to an audience that extends far beyond Atlanta’s borders. That audience, our state legislature, holds the key to Georgia’s next decade of growth — a key that can only be turned through stronger, more formal city-state collaboration.

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Jesse Jackson and Corporate America

Opinion: Jesse Jackson and Corporate America

AJC | The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who marched with King and passed away Feb. 17, was the ultimate bridge between that era of street-level protest and the world of business and finance. In fact, Jackson was, in many respects, the most effective activist investor this country has ever produced. His genius was in recognizing that capitalism itself could be a tool for civil rights.

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Red States, Blue Cities | Howard Franklin

Commentary: Blue City Mayors in Red States

THE WELL NEWS | In the past year, navigating the second Trump administration has proved a tall order for government officials across the country. Yet nowhere has that divide been felt greater than in medium- to large-sized cities, often led by Democrats, and located in red states.

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CBC Southern Hospitality Brunch 2025 | ORS

Scenes from Southern Hospitality at CBC 2025

Ohio River South hosted our fourth annual Southern Hospitality Brunch to celebrate the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in Washington D.C. Elected officials at every level of government from across the country came together with business leaders from across industries to savor in the fellowship, fun and gourmet southern fixings at the breathtaking La Vie.

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James Magazine Top Lobbyists 2025 | Ohio River South

Honored! Ohio River South in GA Lobbying Top 10

Ohio River South was named a Top 10 lobbying firm in Georgia by JAMES Magazine—for the 4th straight year. This recognition belongs to our bipartisan team and the clients who trust us to turn complex challenges into real-world results across the South.

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Howard Franklin on Politically Georgia Podcast

Howard Franklin: “DC Matters More Than Ever”

“The last 30 days have shown us that you don’t have to be on Capitol Hill to feel the impact of Washington.” That’s exactly why Ohio River South has expanded its presence in Washington, DC – to ensure that businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders in the South don’t just adapt to federal decisions but help drive them.

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