Lobbying is

• One type of advocacy.
• An attempt to influence specific legislation or administrative action.

Lobbying can be directed to

• A legislator, their staff, or another governmental employee, when lobbying expresses a view on specific legislation or administrative action.
• The public, when lobbying expresses a view on a specific ballot measure or on specific legislation/administrative action. It urges readers to contact respective government officials or employees.

Legislative advocacy includes

• Memos to legislators.
• Meetings with legislators.
• Legislative testimony.
• Action alerts.
• Public policy briefs.

Executive advocacy includes

• Advising on Executive Order implementation.
• Communication with the Chief Executive's office.
• Comments on proposed rulemaking.
• Influencing regulation development.