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Howard Fienberg

The Insights Association - VP, Advocacy
202.570.7312
@hfienberg LinkedIn

Based in Washington, DC, Howard is the Insights Association's lobbyist for the marketing research and data analytics industry, focusing primarily on consumer privacy and data security, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), tort reform, and the funding and integrity of the decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).

Howard has two decades of public policy experience. Before the Insights Association, he worked in Congress as senior legislative staffer for then-Representatives Christopher Cox (CA-48) and Cliff Stearns (FL-06). He also served more than four years with a science policy think tank, working to improve the understanding of scientific and social research and methodology among journalists and policymakers.

Howard is also co-director of The Census Project, a 500+ member coalition in support of a fair and accurate Census.

He has also served previously on the Board of Directors for the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics and and the Association of Government Relations Professionals.

Howard has an MA International Relations from the University of Essex in England and a BA Honors Political Studies from Trent University in Canada, and has obtained the Certified Association Executive (CAE), Professional Lobbying Certificate (PLC) and the Public Policy Certificate (PPC).

When not running advocacy for the Insights Association, Howard enjoys hockey, NFL football, sci-fi and horror movies, playing with his dog, and spending time with family and friends.

Committee Involvement

  • 2021 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (VP Advocacy)
  • 2020 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (VP Advocacy)
  • 2019 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (VP Advocacy)
  • 2018 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Advocacy)
  • 2017 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Advocacy)
  • 2016 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2016 Insights Association Research Advisory Board
    Staff Liaison
  • 2015 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2014 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2013 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2012 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2011 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2010 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2009 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2008 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)
  • 2007 Insights Association Government Affairs Committee
    Staff Liaison (Director of Government Affairs)

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As the leading voice, resource and network of the marketing research and data analytics community, the Insights Association helps its members create competitive advantage. All our revenue is invested in quality standards, legal and business advocacy, education, certification and direct support to enable our members to thrive in an evolving industry and drive business impact.

The 2019 IA Code of Standards and Ethics for Marketing Research and Data Analytics may be found here.

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Our members are the world's leading producers of intelligence, analytics and insights defining the needs, attitudes and behaviors of consumers, organizations and their employees, students and citizens. With that essential understanding, leaders can make intelligent decisions and deploy strategies and tactics to build trust, inspire innovation, realize the full potential of individuals and teams, and successfully create and promote products, services and ideas. 

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