Issue Analysis

In an age of constant media noise, Genie’s Issues Analysis empowers public affairs, strategy, and ESG teams to track the pulse of what’s being said and, more importantly, what’s gaining traction.
 
Whether it’s policy reform, activist activities or innovation breakthrough, you’ll know which issues are heating up, declining, or trending silently before they become front-page risks or boardroom topics.

What Are Issues?

‘Issues’ are custom classification models within Genie that allow you to categorise and filter media content based on your unique criteria. This goes beyond default classifications, filtering and keyword match.

It becomes especially crucial in the following scenarios:

1

Unique Business Objectives

One topic will be looked at differently by different organisations. Genie’s issue models reflect your organisation’s lens.

2

Complex or Naunced Topics

Complex topics like food security evolve over time. Genie’s issue models adapt to the changes in the nuances.

3

Integration with Internal Systems

Seamlessly align with internal frameworks, whether it’s ESG materiality, risk indicators, or compliance themes. Genie’s issue models adapt to your organisation’s predefined taxonomies.

Issues Heatmap

The Issue Radar helps to chart your issues methodically and is designed to support you in:

Spotting Emerging Risks Early - Instantly detect which issues are gaining momentum across global media

Prioritising With Confidence - Align internal priorities and response timing based on topics that are surging, declining, or stagnating

Drill Into What Moves the Needle - Zoom into specific issues, track trendlines, and access media that are driving attention

Curated Daily Stories

Get the top 5 most relevant stories tailored to your focus areas - pulled from 2M+ global media sources every single day.

Stories are well suited for daily briefings, C-suite updates, and staying ahead of fast-moving developments.

Frequently asked questions

What is stakeholder intelligence, and why does it matter?
Stakeholder intelligence is the process of systematically gathering, analysing and interpreting information about the people and organisations (stakeholders) that influence, or are influenced by your organisation’s goals, operations and reputation.

It’s essential for anticipating risks, protecting reputation and building stronger, evidence-based relationships.
How can I find the right stakeholders to engage with for a specific policy issue?
You can’t rely on gut instinct or outdated lists. TSC.ai uses AI-powered stakeholder discovery that accurately extracts stakeholders from media signals, such that relevant stakeholders are identified and mapped based on relevant issues.

See how Stakeholder Discovery works
What’s the difference between stakeholder management and stakeholder intelligence?
Stakeholder management is about maintaining relationships. Stakeholder intelligence goes deeper, helping you discover, analyse, and anticipate stakeholder moves, power dynamics, and policy alignment.
Can stakeholder intelligence help with regulatory risk or ESG reporting?
Yes - stakeholder intelligence helps organisations anticipate regulatory risks and improve ESG reporting by tracking emerging policies, mapping key influencers, and monitoring stakeholder sentiment. It enables teams to identify compliance risks early, engage the right decision-makers, and document evidence-based stakeholder input, making ESG disclosures more transparent, credible, and aligned with global standards.
How do I keep up with fast-moving stakeholder ecosystems in government and policy?
Stakeholder ecosystems in government and policy evolve fast - to keep up, organisations need continuous intelligence rather than static contact lists. Stakeholder intelligence helps teams track new policymakers, advisors, and influencers as they emerge; monitor draft legislation, hearings, and public consultations in real time; and connect media trends with policy activity.

By mapping relationships and detecting early signals, it turns fragmented updates into a live picture of who’s shaping policy and how influence is shifting; helping teams stay informed, relevant, and one step ahead.
What tools help public affairs or corporate relations teams map stakeholder influence?
Leading teams use AI-powered platforms like TSC.ai to go beyond static lists. They dynamically map influence networks, power relationships, and issue-specific actors.

See how Stakeholder Network Mapping works
Can I integrate my own stakeholder lists and insights into TSC.ai?
Yes. TSC.ai lets you upload and enrich your own data, integrating internal knowledge with external intelligence for a 360° view.

Learn more about the Stakeholder Data Repository
Why do traditional CRMs or spreadsheets fall short for stakeholder engagement?
CRMs are built for sales and marketing teams to support customer knowledge. Meanwhile, stakeholder relationships management (SRM) tools are built for corporate diplomats and external affairs teams to support the discovery and engagement of stakeholders related to issues the organisation cares about.

Any organisation has a unique external view, Genie captures that.