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Abt delivers regulatory guidance and policy support to federal, state, and local agencies developing or implementing new standards and regulations in public health and safety, environmental quality and education. We conduct regulatory and policy analysis to enhance programs, services, and technology. Our databases, models, and tools withstand scientific and public scrutiny, and we provide rulemaking support to meet tight timelines. Our economic impact analysis studies and other data-driven evaluations aid in policy planning and development.

Welcome to a place where communications isn't just about delivering messages—it's about transforming lives. Our award-winning communications and marketing team specializes in integrated strategies that resonate from micro to macro levels. We orchestrate campaigns that transcend the ordinary, from comprehensive outreach plans to targeted community partnerships. With a keen eye for branding, coupled with evidence-based practices grounded in human-centered design and social marketing theory, we ensure meaningful and memorable messages that motivate individuals, families, and communities to take notice and take action. Through innovative product recommendations, seamless event planning, and engaging multimedia, we amplify the voices of our clients and their programs that catalyze change around the world.

Abt’s strategic communications and behavior change practice specializes in helping organizations reach the right audiences, at the right time, and in the most impactful way to raise awareness, educate or change behavior.​ Drawing from communication best practices, evidence-based solutions and social marketing theory, Abt’s communication experts tailor solutions to maximize real-world impact and meet communication objectives. Abt’s deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research offer a differentiated understanding of audiences ensuring audience engagement and co-creation from the beginning of communication planning. Clear and impactful messaging, creative materials, and innovative dissemination tactics through partners and digital platforms maximize audience reach anywhere around the globe. Rigorous evaluation ensures long-term sustainable outcomes and programmatic impact for international, federal, state, and local agencies.

Abt’s award-winning creative and interactive design studio offers a rich blend of technical expertise, carefully crafted messages, and human-centered product designs that can effectively engage audiences with energy, personality, and impact. From interactive online training to dynamic report microsites, we help our global clients translate and transform ideas for diverse stakeholders by exploring customized, relevant and useful ways to communicate and package information. Using formative research and an audience-centric approach, we develop tailored products to influence behaviors that help create a memorable and lasting impression—one that leads to positive changes or outcomes in communities around the world. Our collaborative process ensures brand consistency and alignment with our clients’ mission objectives and communication goals.

Whatever the event goal is—building program support, recruiting top talent, promoting thought leadership, or increasing brand awareness—we provide the full spectrum of event design, management, and promotion. From dynamic conferences to interactive exhibits and carefully orchestrated webinars, our virtual event production and experience marketing teams work together to design a comprehensive event strategy that captivates audiences around the world. To ensure the success of your event from the beginning stages of logistics planning to post-event follow-up, we pay meticulous attention to the details for seamless execution. Our expert vendor and venue management practices guarantee every element aligns perfectly. Whether it's scouting the ideal site, coordinating esteemed speakers, or facilitating meetings, we transform your vision into reality.

Our Emmy award-winning producer and multimedia team bring our clients’ brands and programs to life through dynamic, immersive video and visual content. We offer a global network and deep understanding of full life-cycle video production, from strategy and logistics management to creative and technical execution to commercial content distribution and marketing. Abt leverages the full complement of its in-house studio, visual storytellers, voiceover talent and production expertise to develop scripts and create videos that educate, entertain, and inspire viewers in a format that is cost-effective, mobile-friendly and measurable over time. Supported through the application of AI within our video editing process, we optimize video and audio quality with a touch of a button. Our custom animations add a hint of magic to every frame, whether it's in-studio filming or on-location adventures. Whether you're delving into documentaries, tapping into a master class, or watching an online tutorial, our studio is your creative playground. Join us in the art of visual storytelling.

Matthew Eby has over 20 years of leadership experience in supporting life science research and consulting for military, federal public health, and international agencies. His diverse career spans basic and applied research on environmental bioremediation, designing nanomaterials to combat antimicrobial resistance, and protecting our nation against bioterrorism. He also led federal and international agencies in modernizing public health systems and pandemic response efforts. Clients have included the Air Force, Navy, Army, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, and United Arab Emirates. He  has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications with 1000+ citations. He also is an active supporter of local community initiatives that tackle affordable housing, food insecurity, and systemic poverty.

Abt is merging databases with information on rental housing results from low-income housing tax credits to inform decision-making. 

Evidence reviews of core components of interventions enable policymakers to identify with more precision what works, in which contexts, and for which cohorts.