Education

Duke University

B.A., Political Science & Government

1984

Podcasts

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499: What a Recording Industry Association’s Chief Communications Officer Does With Brendan Daly, RIAA [Main T4C Episode]

Brendan Daly is the Chief Communications Officer at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He’s had a lengthy career in communications as a spokesman in public service, as a journalist, and in the nonprofit worlds. Prior to taking the job at the RIAA, Brendan served as the Senior Director..

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501: What It’s Like To Be House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Spokesman With Brendan Daly, RIAA [K-Cup DoubleShot]

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503: Why to Stop Stressing About Grades in College With Brendan Daly, RIAA [K-Cup DoubleShot]

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623: How to Break Into Communications and Public Affairs With Brendan Daly, RIAA [Espresso Shots]

Career Path

Interview Highlights

“There’s opportunities that present themselves, and I decided to take advantage of them. Then I really tried to do the best I could at each stop, and some are more successful than others.”

Best Career Advice

“If you see an opportunity that will advance your career and you’re interested in, go for it, even if you think you’re not ready for it.”

Career Challenge

“I went to the Department of Energy and that just for me was not a great fit. I loved the secretary there, but I just didn’t really fit in well with the rest of the team there. So, unfortunately I left there in less than a year. That was a big disappointment to me beause I really thought I would want to stay there.”

Skills

Message Development, Crisis Communications, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Public Affairs, Politics, Political Communication, Government, Journalism, Crisis Management, Grassroots Organizing, Communication Training, Strategic Counsel

Professional Interests

Bill Gates, Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Arianna Huffington, CNN, Duke University, Korn Ferry, The Public Relations Seminar, PRWeek US, Current and Former Capitol Hill Staffers, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy, St. Anselm’s Abbey School