Josh Canter Joins McGuireWoods Consulting National Advocacy Team, Bolsters Strong Strategic Digital Communications

Josh Canter has joined McGuireWoods Consulting’s national advocacy team as a vice president of strategic digital communications, where he will serve clients across the country and in various sectors.

Fresh from successful campaigns in Israel, Josh joins McGuireWoods Consulting as vice president of digital strategic digital communications, servicing clients in the digital space, and is based in the firm’s Los Angeles office.

Josh has worked political and public affairs campaigns internationally and across the United States, as well as presidential, U.S. Senate and gubernatorial campaigns over the last decade.

He has extensive experience with U.S.-based trade association and corporate issue campaigns.

He has run multimillion dollar advertising budgets, launched interactive websites, generated organic social content, developed and executed omnichannel communication plans, and distilled messages for effective online consumption.

His efforts have been featured in the Los Angeles Times, WIRED, ADWEEK, and The New York Times.

“Josh is well-versed in the latest online strategies and trends,” said Breelyn Pete, MWC senior vice president and director of the firm’s California government relations and municipal practice teams. “He has been a leader crafting successful advocacy campaigns throughout the world.”

“Josh understands how people consume information and how to create impact for clients,” said Steve Horton, senior vice president and director of the firm’s national advocacy team.

“Digital communications serve as the tip of the spear for issue advocacy. Josh’s national and international work will help our clients succeed,” said Chairman Mark Bowles.

Offering clients a full spectrum of advocacy services – from communications to PR to digital campaigns – across the nation, MWC’s advocacy team has members located in Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Richmond.