Powell Tate

We are nimble, data-driven, and led by people who understand fast-changing politics, emerging cultural trends, the role of third-party stakeholders, and digital transformation.

We solve at the intersections

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Powell Tate was the brainchild of two former White House press secretaries — Jody Powell and Sheila Tate — who believed in the power of collaboration to build successful communications campaigns.

Today, that collaboration continues as we solve some of the world’s most complex business, policy and social issues. Whether we’re strategizing reputation or crisis plans, developing grassroots advocacy campaigns focused on high-stakes legislation, or engaging our in-house creative department to develop social content programs, we pair data-informed recommendations with deep experience.

Our creative campaigns amplify messages and accelerate change across platforms — driving results at the convergence of earned, owned, paid and digital media.

Our values

Curiosity

We cultivate curiosity and challenge convention. Because solving any problem begins by asking the right questions.

Inclusion

We foster teams and environments built on belonging and openness to possibility. Because the best ideas have no bias.

Courage

We stand up for what we believe in. Because being comfortable with the uncomfortable is how progress is made.

Impact

We strive to make a meaningful difference in everything we do. Because we owe it to our people, our clients and the world.

Global Agency of the Year 2024

Global Agency of the Year 2023

Most Innovative Company 2024

Most awarded PR agency 2023

A-List 2024

Leadership

We are issue experts who have worked at the highest levels of government and politics, including the White House and Capitol Hill, media, regulatory agencies, advocacy groups and more — paired with award-winning integrated media strategists, technologists and creative minds to craft bold, integrated campaigns that deliver impact.

The Collective Senior Advisors

The Collective Senior Advisors is an on-demand global network of external experts drawn from the worlds of media, technology, policy and society, offering a range of critical capabilities in all six advisory areas to help leaders transcend reactive issues and crisis management in favor of building the institutional muscle memory required to see ahead, prepare for emerging threats and opportunities and execute with confidence and calm.

Global office

Our public affairs capacities extend beyond the Beltway and even outside the United States. Learn how our newest office in Brazil can help you engage stakeholders in one of the world’s most diverse and dynamic economies.

Managing risk & reputation in an election year

Throughout the course of the 2024 election cycle, our Global Elections Task Force has been providing data-driven election insights, analysis, and real-time counsel to our team and clients. Get timely insights on our Election Matters home page.