Ballast Research
Research ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States2-10 Employees
Ballast Research is a small firm based in Washington, District of Columbia, that specializes in gathering direct input from senior policymakers to inform government relations work. The practice blends annual surveys, interviews, and advisory services with candid perspectives from senior federal and state policymakers, producing data and insights that help clients engage more efficiently and access resources useful to government officials. Its work helps organizations build and maintain relationships with policymakers across the political spectrum by aligning outreach with policymakers’ priorities. Its team comprises researchers, consultants, and former policymakers who focus on making policy engagement more efficient and effective. In June 2021, Ballast Research announced collaborations with Hamilton Place Strategies and Flag Media Analytics to bring together data-driven public affairs capabilities across a complex policy landscape.