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Reach decision-makers
Capital One turned U.S. Conference of Mayors research into policy-relevant storytelling on housing affordability, using a custom story, targeted native placements, and D.C. newsletter activation to reach policymakers and policy influencers.
1.7x higher CTR than Axios benchmark
Data-first messaging drove deeper engagement and time spent
Targeted policymakers and policy influencers in priority markets
Custom story + targeted native + D.C. newsletter activation
Rokk Solutions
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Bring trust through context
ROKK reinforced its reputation as a trusted, bipartisan crisis communications firm by owning Axios Communicators with confident “you want in the room” messaging built for policy, media, and public affairs decision-makers.
More than 50% of confirmed opens came from Director-level+ readers
21% of confirmed opens came from C-suite readers
2.4x CTR above Axios benchmark
Reached 2,345 policymakers and staffers across the House and Senate
Best-performing spend was
4.3x above Axios benchmark
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Drive action through clarity
Airbnb turned a complex L.A. budget proposal into clear, actionable Smart Brevity messaging, helping policymakers, voters, and civic influencers quickly understand the Vacation Rental Revenue Plan as a practical solution to the city’s budget challenges.
Up to 5x Axios CTR benchmark
Complex policy translated into a clear, actionable solution
Reached L.A. policymakers, voters, and civic influencers
Smart Brevity creative + trusted native placements
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BCG turned executive AI research into a live intelligence platform for C-suite leaders, combining Axios Intelligence, a custom research hub, mainstage thought leadership, and an interactive AI CEO activation.
439 high-level attendees at Axios AI+ Summit NY
40% of attendees were C-level+
61% of C-suite resondents were presidents/CEOs
Time on page was 1.7x above Axios benchmark
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