PR / Strategy

The experienced professionals at 3 Click Solutions know that a successful campaign begins with a solid strategy. With a wide network of contacts and a deep knowledge base, we custom-design for our clients the approach that will help them achieve their government relations goals.

The 3 Click Solutions team works with clients to develop a smart game plan that addresses real-world challenges, including:

  • Research and discovery on behalf of the client on technical, funding, and political issues
  • Identifying opportunities and setting goals and benchmarks in real time
  • Comprehensive messaging and branding services
  • Building relationships with elected officials, business peers, and relevant groups
  • Integrating traditional government relations strategies into today’s fast-paced information culture

We know how to deploy the right people at the right time with the right messages, build solid action plans, set and evaluate timelines, and implement a strategy that gets results.


Public RelationsAn integral part of every successful government relations strategy is accurate, targeted messaging. As part of our overall efforts, 3 Click Solutions employs a team of public relations and media professionals who will provide expertise and advice in communications strategies as part of your campaign.

With experience in both traditional public relations and the always-evolving new media platforms, our team helps clients achieve their goals with fresh, creative solutions.  We understand how to rise above the noise of Washington so that the right people hear your message loud and clear.

The team works under the direction of Patrick Murphy, who is well known in Capital Hill circles and a frequent political commentator.

Bringing international media experience to the group is former Canadian diplomat Paul Frazer, who has served in various European capitals, including as Ambassador to the Czech Republic and culminating in his posting as Minister of Communications to the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC. Mr. Frazer is a source of insight on television and in print on issues involving U.S.-Canada trade, border issues, and the European Common Market.

Claudia Askew coordinates the overall media strategy and communications plans for our clients. Askew has been a leader in community-based media outreach on behalf of leading corporations and trade associations such as Fannie Mae, the National Psychiatric Association and the Neighborhood Alliance. She has 20 years experience in crafting coalition and association campaigns through her company Askew and Associates.

Tim Ayers brings hands-on experience to shape the scope of public relations efforts on behalf of corporate and government clients. As a professional writer and editor, he maintains a national network of media contacts and is based in Washington, DC, with Ayers and Associates.

3 Click Solutions Articles

Frazer: Political Climate and Canadian-US Relations Entering 2012

3 Click Solutions Senior Advisor and Canadian Chamber of Commerce Washington-DC Based Special Advisor on US-Canadian Relations Paul Frazer provides a brief on Canadian-US relations and how it’s affecting the political climate as we enter 2012.

U.S., Canada sign important agreement

Paul Frazer, 3 Click Solutions Senior Advisor and Co-Chair of the Canada Institute Advisory Board of the Woodrow Wilson Center, adds his expertise to media reports about the recent deal to ease trade across the U.S.-Canada border.

Frazer speaks with Embassy magazine about pipeline controversy

“Canada should presumably do everything it can to demonstrate not only to Canadians, but also to Americans that indeed … the government and industry can be and are at the leading edge of advances that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Frazer says.