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Cobalt Public Affairs works at the intersection of public affairs, politics, and crisis communications to craft winning strategies that deliver tangible results. We leverage an integrated approach spanning traditional and digital media, strategic advertising, and thought leadership to ensure our clients' voices resonate with impact. 

As trusted advisors to Fortune 100 companies, high-level executives, and blue-chip organizations, we provide senior-level counsel that shapes public opinion and drives outcomes.

Navigate High-Stakes Moments

Our team develops tailored strategies and compelling narratives to help clients successfully navigate complex political landscapes, legislative challenges, reputation challenges and high-stakes business moments.

Cobalt Public Affairs pairs deep Capitol experience with a proven track record — steering California's most consequential policy debates and guiding organizations through high-stakes crises. Our deep understanding of the state's political ecosystem, combined with our experience guiding individuals and organizations through turbulent times, positions us as the go-to firm for organizations facing their most crucial communications challenges.

Every strategy we build starts with the specifics of your organization, your stakeholders and your political landscape — not a template. Our work is shaped by relationships built over years, and by discreet, battle-tested senior strategists with judgment you can’t automate. 

Whether you're advancing policy priorities, managing reputational challenges, or seeking to influence key stakeholders, Cobalt provides the strategies and senior-level expertise needed to achieve your objectives.

Key Capabilities

ISSUE ADVOCACY

Cobalt Public Affairs designs and executes tailored communications strategies that shape the political environment to drive legislative, regulatory, or executive action. We help clients advance favorable outcomes and stop harmful legislation before it becomes law.

MEDIA RELATIONS

Our relationships with local, state and national media are unparalleled. We ensure your voice cuts through in today’s crowded environment.

MESSAGE DEVELOPMENT

Using data and considering today’s political and social environment, we develop creative and compelling messages as the foundation for everything we do.

REPUTATION & CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Promote and protect your reputation by preparing for potential risks. We quickly and strategically position your organization to weather difficult times.

LITIGATION SUPPORT

Protect your organization during high-profile litigation by shaping the narrative with media, opinion leaders, and the public. We specialize in high-profile business litigation including employment law, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, and government investigations.

DIGITAL PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Advocate and win using cutting edge digital tools and proprietary targeting.

our Team

Cobalt Public Affairs is co-located with Sacramento’s most successful lobbying firm, Capitol Advocacy.

We offer our clients a best-in-class integrated public affairs and lobbying practice as they navigate all kinds of legislative, regulatory, or administrative concerns.