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What does it mean for investor relations when the US government becomes a shareholder? In an opinion piece featured on IR Impact, Arena’s Jason Golz, CFA and Amanda Duckworth address this question with advice on strategies for IROs to consider. You can read the full editorial by clicking the link in the comments. 

We are honored to be recognized in the 2025 rankings of Chambers and Partners for excellence in Crisis PR & Communications. With Arena ranked in Band 4 and J. Peter Donald ranked in Band 2, these achievements reflect our firm commitment to our clients and the deep expertise and dedication of our entire team. Thank you to our clients and champions for your trust and partnership. We remain committed to delivering exceptional results when it matters the most.

Arena is hiring! We're a global communications advisory firm in search of a New York City-based Senior Associate to join our A-team of seasoned communicators. We offer a collaborative environment where high performers are given opportunities to lead, learn, and grow quickly. Apply at the link in the comments or get in touch! We'd love to meet you.

Arena’s team is growing! We’re looking for a New York City-based Senior Associate to work closely with the firm’s partners on the key moments that matter for our clients. If you’re an exceptional verbal and written communicator who’s deeply interested in business, policy, and current events, apply below or get in touch!

Arena’s team is growing! We’re looking for a New York City-based Senior Associate to work closely with the firm’s partners on the key moments that matter for our clients. If you’re an exceptional verbal and written communicator who’s deeply interested in business, policy, and current events, apply below or get in touch!

Earlier this month, Arena assembled clients, colleagues, and friends of the firm for a celebration of summer in New York City. It meant a great deal to have such an extraordinary group with us for the evening. We’re excited about what’s to come—thank you to everyone who joined us in person, and to those who continue to champion our work from afar. Cheers to a wonderful summer ahead!

We are profiled as an Up and Comer in PRWeek’s Agency Business Report, and are delighted by the recognition! As J. Peter Donald told PR Week, “Arena is squarely focused on key moments that matter,” referring to those "high-stakes situations where you know how an event is managed can and will have lasting repercussions on trust and reputation.” Arena’s stewardship in these critical moments is not possible without the best team in the business: - Amanda Duckworth - Former Brunswick and Kleiner Perkins partner; partner at Arena  - Jason Golz, CFA - Former Brunswick partner, and communication lead at the Soft Bank Vision Fund and Prologis; partner at Arena - Sasha Damouni Ellis - Formerly of Bayer and Bloomberg News; senior advisor at Arena - Matthew L. McGrath - Managing Director of Emissary Partners; former Albright Stonebridge and aide to the Vice President; senior advisor at Arena - James Lynch - Former Communications for Howard Schultz and Ari Fleischer; senior advisor at Arena - Daniel Harrison- Formerly of Coinbase and Meta; senior advisor at Arena Thank you, PRWeek, for recognizing our work!

This week, Arena published its IPO Rules of the Road, an in-depth primer designed to help corporate communication leaders familiarize themselves with the IPO process and its associated communication boundaries. To prepare for an IPO, communication leaders should ready their colleagues for the process, craft the investment story in the IPO materials, start to act like a public company, think through how to make the most of the visibility the IPO brings, and manage interviews and media engagement on listing day. You can download the full primer at the link in the comments.